Organic photovoltaics have achieved remarkably high efficiencies, but finding optimum combinations of materials for high-performance organic solar cells, which are…
Glowing tumors show scientists where cancer drugs are working
Experimenting with mice, researchers report they have successfully used positron emission tomography (PET) scans to calculate in real time how…
Solving a hairy forensic problem
For decades, forensic scientists have tested strands of hair to reveal drug use or poisoning. But in recent years, reports…
Step it up: Does running cadence matter? Not as much as previously thought
Contrary to long-standing popular belief, running at a prescribed, one-size-fits-all ”optimal” cadence doesn’t play as big a role in speed…
Tumor-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28: Substantial differences identified
Researchers have solved the structures of the cancer-promoting enzymes USP25 and USP28, and identified significant differences in their activities. Both…
Drug shortages: Limited warnings, followed by rationing and hoarding
In a national survey, hospital pharmacy managers report a lack of advance notice, frequent drug shortages, hoarding and even rationing.…
Air Pollution Tied to Mental Health Issues in Teenagers
Higher levels of pollution were linked to a greater likelihood of psychotic experiences ranging from a mild feeling of paranoia…
Air Pollution Tied to Mental Health Issues in Teenagers
Higher levels of pollution were linked to a greater likelihood of psychotic experiences ranging from a mild feeling of paranoia…
Air Pollution Tied to Mental Health Issues in Teenagers
Higher levels of pollution were linked to a greater likelihood of psychotic experiences ranging from a mild feeling of paranoia…
New muscular disease: Myoglobinopathy
Researchers have described a new muscular disease caused by a mutation in the myoglobin gene.