Brain fights West Nile Virus in unexpected way
A biochemical self-destruct trigger found in many types of cells takes on a different role in brain cells infected with West Nile virus. In a turnabout, it guards the lives of these cells and calls up the body ' s defenses. Neurons might be protected by this otherwise self-demise mechanism because they are non-renewable and too important to kill off. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Consumers see much greater risk than reward in online ads
The risks far outweigh the benefits for most consumers in their response to personalized online ads, known as online behavioral advertising, suggests a study. The perception of risk drives consumers to greater privacy concerns and to avoid the advertising. The ad industry may want to reconsider its approach as a result, suggests a new report. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Graphene-nanotube hybrid boosts lithium metal batteries
Scientists have built high-capacity lithium metal batteries with anodes made of a graphene-carbon nanotube hybrid. The anodes quench the formation of damaging dendrites. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Insight into enzyme's 3-D structure could cut biofuel costs
Using neutron crystallography, research team has mapped the three-dimensional structure of a protein that breaks down polysaccharides, such as the fibrous cellulose of grasses and woody plants, a finding that could help bring down the cost of creating biofuels. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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New water-based, recyclable membrane filters all types of nanoparticles
Membranes comprised mostly of water, that self-assemble in water have now been developed by scientists. They can filter out particles based on size, and can be easily disassembled, report researchers. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Old cells that refuse to die may lead to treatments for age-related diseases
Old cells might be useful after all, scientists suggest. Understanding why some " retired " cells do not undergo apoptosis could lead to treatments for old-age-related diseases. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Scientists perform first basic physics simulation of spontaneous transition of the edge of fusion plasma to crucial high-confinement mode
Physicists have simulated the spontaneous transition of turbulence at the edge of a fusion plasma to the high-confinement mode that sustains fusion reactions. The research was achieved with the extreme-scale plasma turbulence code XGC. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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New coral reef fish species shows rare parental care behavior
The vast majority of coral reef fish produce large numbers of young that disperse into the ocean as larvae, drifting with the currents before settling down on a reef. A few reef fish, however keep their broods on the reef, protecting the young until they are big enough to fend for themselves. On a recent trip to the Philippines, researchers discovered a new species of damselfish that exhibits this unusual parental care behavior. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Smoking out sources of in-home air pollution
An ambitious study has investigated various factors that contribute to air pollution inside the house. Not surprisingly, cigarette smoke emerged as a major source of airborne particles in homes with smokers, but cleaning products, candles, frying food and marijuana smoking also jumped out as in-home air polluters. It ' s the first study to identify marijuana as a significant source of in-home air pollution. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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First significant examples of optical crystallography for nanomaterials
Researchers have developed a novel way to determine crystal type based on optics -- by identifying the unique ways in which these crystals absorb light. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Researchers create first significant examples of optical crystallography for nanomaterials
Researchers have developed a novel way to determine crystal type based on optics -- by identifying the unique ways in which these crystals absorb light. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Resurrecting identities in the Andes
Ancient people were complex just like you, but until recently, archaeologists ' understanding of human identities from the past were limited to broad labels like gender and social status. A new model is combining biological and cultural data to look at the lives of people living in ancient Chile. By studying individuals, researchers are gaining better insight into cultural shifts that took place over generations. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Cancer therapy may work in unexpected way, study finds
Antibodies to the proteins PD-1 and PD-L1 have been shown to fight cancer by unleashing the body ' s T cells, a type of immune cell. Now, researchers have shown that the therapy also fights cancer in a completely different way, by prompting immune cells called macrophages to engulf and devour cancer cells. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 18, 2017 Category: Science Source Type: news
Deaths from Chagas disease under-reported
Chagas disease, affecting millions of people in Central and South America, is classified as one of the 17 most important neglected diseases by the World Health Organization. Now, researchers have found that even the non-symptomatic stage of Chagas infection, which can last for many years, more than doubles a person ' s risk of death. The new study also concludes that deaths from Chagas have likely been under-reported in the past. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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Customized, frequent emails show promise in tobacco cessation
Smokers who received frequent, tailored emails with quitting tips, motivational messages, and social support had cessation rates rivaling that of the most effective medication available for cessation. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)
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