New York, May 11, 2025.- A tiny chemical modification commonly found on messenger RNAs plays a surprisingly large role in how cells respond to stress, according to a study led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The finding clarifies an important aspect of cell biology, and may have clinical implications, sinceContinuar Leyendo
Researchers from the University of Bern, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and ETH Zurich have developed an innovative technology which can clean implanted medical devices such as ureteral stents and catheters non-invasively, using ultrasound activation through the skin. This could significantly improve the quality of life of patients and at theContinuar Leyendo
Using in-vitro models of a specific type of brain cell, scientists show that neurons are capable of changing from one type to another. Santa Cruz, CA, April 23, 2025.- There are two main types of neurons in the cerebral cortex, the outermost layer of the brain: excitatory, which make upContinuar Leyendo
París, April 23, 2025.- In celebration of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope’s 35 years in Earth orbit, an assortment of compelling images have been released today that were recently taken by Hubble. This stretches from the planet Mars to dramatic images of stellar birth and death, to a magnificent neighbouringContinuar Leyendo
Astronomers have detected the most promising signs yet of a possible biosignature outside the solar system, although they remain cautious. Cambrigde, April 21, 2025.- Using data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the astronomers, led by the University of Cambridge, have detected the chemical fingerprints of dimethyl sulfide (DMS)Continuar Leyendo
In anticipation of the upcoming 35th anniversary of the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope, ESA/Hubble is continuing the celebrations with a new view of the Eagle Nebula. This vast stellar nursery displays a towering spire of cosmic gas and dust that incorporates new data processing techniques developed since an image ofContinuar Leyendo
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur, in collaboration with Kumamoto University in Japan, have assessed a new rapid diagnostic test to identify pregnant women at elevated risk of transmitting hepatitis B to their babies. This diagnostic tool could help eliminate hepatitis B by preventing mother-to-child transmission during childbirth, especially in low-Continuar Leyendo
New York, April 17, 2025.- “Nature vs. nurture” is not just a human debate: Every organism with DNA is influenced by its environment. With that in mind, a new project led by Cornell researchers will explore how genetically identical grapevines adapt to differences in temperature, humidity, soils and other environmentalContinuar Leyendo
Magnetars are ultra-dense stellar remnants with extremely strong magnetic fields. Researchers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have discovered that the magnetar SGR 0501+4516 was not born in a neighbouring supernova as previously thought. The birthplace of this object is now unknown, and SGR 0501+4516 is the likeliest candidate inContinuar Leyendo
The University of Bern is represented in the Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, which officially opened yesterday. As part of the “AUGMENTED HUMAN” exhibition, two Bernese space instruments that are flying on international missions into space can be seen in the Swiss Pavilion. And the public has theContinuar Leyendo
