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Mystery of elephant infrasounds revealed

In the current edition of "Science", an international team of voice researchers and cognitive biologists led by Christian Herbst, Angela Stoeger and Tecumseh Fitch, provides new insights into the production of Elephant communication. The so-called "infrasounds", i.e. sounds with pitches below the range of human hearing, are found to be produced with the same physical mechanism as human speech or singing.

Structural analysis opens the way to new anti-influenza drugs

Researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Grenoble, France, have determined the detailed 3-dimensional structure of part of the flu virus’ RNA polymerase, an enzyme that is crucial for influenza virus replication.

How the cell swallows

Scientists at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) in Heidelberg, Germany, have combined the power of two kinds of microscope to produce a 3-dimensional movie of how cells ‘swallow’ nutrients and other molecules by engulfing them.

New research seeks to improve survival for myeloma and lymphoma patients

Researchers at the University of York are launching a major study of lymphoma and myeloma aimed at promoting earlier diagnosis and improving survival for patients with these cancers, which are among the most common in the UK.

New technology eliminates plant toxins

Plants produce toxins to defend themselves against potential enemies, from herbivorous pests to diseases. Oilseed rape plants produce glucosinolates to serve this purpose. However, due to the content of glucosinolates, farmers can only use limited quantities of the protein-rich rapeseed for pig and chicken feed. Now, a team of researchers has developed a method to hinder unwanted toxins from entering the edible parts of the plant.

Quantum Physics: New insights into the remote control of quantum systems

An international collaboration led by physicists of the University of Vienna shines new light on the question of the resources required for achieving quantum information processing. The scientists demonstrate that less demanding resources, which are easier to prepare and to control, can be used for quantum-enhanced technologies.

Empa X-ray expert "decodes" diesel soot

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has classified diesel soot as a lung carcinogen. Artur Braun, a physicist at Empa and an X-ray spectroscopy expert, has made crucial contributions to analyzing the structure and composition of soot particles.

96-well SPE cleanup & analyte enrichment

The Microlute™ 96 well SPE microplate from Porvair Sciences is designed to automate solid phase extraction cleanup and analyte enrichment in busy laboratories.

New scientific method unmasks chronic infections

With the aid of tiny silicon tubes and one of Europe’s most sophisticated centres for microscopy, scientists have been able for the first time to observe directly bacteria in chronic infections. Researchers can now see precisely how bacteria and the immune system interact in living tissue. This opens the potential for developing new medicine to fight resistant bacteria.

How heat helps to treat cancer

Research at Bangor University has identified a switch in cells that may help to kill tumors with heat. Prostate cancer and other localized tumors can be effectively treated by a combination of heat and an anti-cancer drug that damages the genes.

Metabolic syndrome tumours differ from others

Liver cancer in patients whose only risk factor is metabolic syndrome has distinct forms and structures compared to other liver tumours.

Availability of healthy food relative

The availability of healthy food choices and your quality of diet is associated with where you live, according to two studies conducted by researchers.

Soil carbon storage influences

Although moldboard ploughing combined with mineral N fertilisation can lead to decreased organic carbon stocks in the soil surface relative to no-till, this effect is cancelled when the whole profile is considered.

Addiction insights via Parkinson's

Research provides vital insights into the neurological basis of addiction by investigating Parkinson's disease patients, who in some instances develop various addictions when undergoing treatment.

Communication across brain areas during sleep

Researchers have taken steps toward fully understanding just how memories are formed, transferred, and ultimately stored in the brain.

Brain encodes complex plumes of odours

Recent research reveals that the brain encodes these swirling, and complex patterns of molecules using surprisingly little neural machinery.

New view of nanoscale friction

A UW-Madison team performed computer simulations that looked at nanoscale materials as a collection of atoms, monitoring their positions and interactions throughout the entire sliding process.

Brain mechanism recruited to reduce noise

New research reveals a sophisticated brain mechanism that is critical for filtering out irrelevant signals during demanding cognitive tasks.

Eavesdropping on cells

Scientists have discovered the secrets of a sophisticated molecule that plays a role in many aspects of human health from fertility to blood pressure; digestion to mental health.

Biodegradable mulch films on the horizon

With the recent trend toward "going green", researchers are seeking environmentally friendlier alternatives to conventional plastic mulch.

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