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A Little-Known Hair Type Could Help Ease Chronic Itch

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Researchers have identified a previously unknown sensory pathway that connects fine hairs to itch perception, uncovering an unexpected biological mechanism that may play a role in chronic itch disorders and offer new opportunities for treatment. An itch may feel straightforward, but scientists are discovering that the sensation is much more intricate than it seems. Researchers […]

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Researchers unveil a floating buoy engineered to repel jellyfish

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Researchers at the Universitat Politècnica de València and the University of Alicante developed an innovative floating buoy that prevents jellyfish from reaching shorelines, reducing the likelihood of stings for swimmers and beachgoers. The buoy incorporates a range of electronic devices, power systems, and specially designed coils that produce electromagnetic fields. These fields immobilize jellyfish and

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Microbial degradation of biodegradable sensors reveals soil dynamics

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New degradable sensors may provide valuable insights into the hidden yet vital microbial communities within soil. Developed by researchers at Lancaster University, University of Colorado Boulder, and University of Manchester, the sensors measure biological activity by incorporating a degradable material that soil microbes consume. The sensors have the potential to uncover valuable insights about soil

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Research Shows that One Kiss Can Spread 80 Million Bacteria

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A Dutch study indicates that just one ten-second kiss may pass on as many as 80 million bacteria. Dutch scientists found that couples who kissed nine times a day were more likely to share saliva bacteria. Previous studies indicate that the human mouth may host over 700 different bacterial species. The new research shows that

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New Research Shows Textbooks Misunderstood How Human Hair Grows

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A recent imaging study questions long-held beliefs about how hair grows and may open the door to new hair-loss treatments. Scientists have found that human hair doesn’t grow by being pushed up from the root. Rather, it is drawn along by forces from a newly identified network of moving cells. This discovery challenges long-standing biological

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Data Reveal Cross-Regional Plastic Pollution in Green Sea Turtles

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Researchers investigated the diet and plastic consumption of green sea turtles living in the waters near the Ogasawara Islands, Japan, finding plastics in 7 out of 10 turtles studied. By combining genetic, isotopic, and plastic analyses, they inferred that the plastics had come from regions outside the turtles’ usual migratory routes, highlighting the impact of

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Italy is Developing Technology that Uses Plant Cells to 3D-Print Food

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Italy is emerging as a leader in technological innovation through the development of 3D-printed food. At ENEA’s research laboratory in Oricola, scientists are converting plant cells and food waste into so-called “edible inks,” which are then used to produce nutrient-rich cereal bars, confectionery, and small honey spheres. Main features of the technology: Cell-Based Cultivation in

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Perovskite Solar Cells Keep 90% of Their Efficiency at 90°C Thanks To Ionic Liquids

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Solar cells, which produce electricity from sunlight, are already contributing to lower fossil fuel emissions in numerous countries around the world. Recently, energy engineers have been exploring alternatives to silicon to create solar cells that are more efficient, long-lasting, and cost-effective. These materials include perovskites, especially halide perovskites, which have a distinctive ABX₃ crystal structure

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Hormones Travel To The Brain by “Piggybacking” On Extracellular Vesicles

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Scientists at Touro University Nevada have found that small blood particles, known as extracellular vesicles (EVs), play a key role in transporting certain hormones throughout the body. Physical exercise can enhance this process. Key Players in Hormone Transport and Exercise Effects The study, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, provides new insights

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AI Discovered a Method to Block a Virus Before it can Enter Cells

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Washington State University researchers found a way to block a key viral protein, stopping viruses from entering cells.. This breakthrough suggests a promising new avenue for developing future antiviral treatments. Published in Nanoscale, the study explored blocking a key molecular interaction herpes viruses use to invade cells, in a collaboration between the School of Mechanical

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