Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
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I post news mostly about science and medical related research. Some music might slip in here or there! My brain is curious and my heart is caring, so that makes me a democrat, at least in my eyes!
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Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 18m
Humble Yeast Has Planetary Survival Skills
Rather randomly I’ve just returned from a theatre tour where my science show featured yeast in one of the experiments, so when research about yeast surviving Martian conditions crossed my desk, it imm...
www.universetoday.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 25m
Scientists are modifying wildlife DNA. Should these species be released into nature?
Scientists are researching ways to genetically modify plants and animals to be more resistant to threats like climate change. The IUCN is voting on whether those species should be allowed in nature.
www.npr.org
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 30m
Record-breaking gamma ray burst seems to be caused by a black hole engulfed by a bloated star
On July 2, 2025, NASA's Fermi Gamma-ray Burst Monitor (Fermi-GBM) captured around three hours' worth of signals that appeared to come from the same source. When scientists compiled this data with sign...
phys.org
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 32m
Seoul National University of Science and Technology researchers discover breakthrough materials for removing pharmaceuticals from wastewater
Beta-blockers, like atenolol (ATL) and metoprolol (MTL), are widely prescribed to treat cardiovascular conditions. However, they tend to persist in the environment, ending up in water sources, affecti...
www.eurekalert.org
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 40m
Rigorous approach quantifies and verifies almost all quantum states
Quantum information systems, systems that process, store or transmit information leveraging quantum mechanical effects, could, in principle, outperform classical systems in some optimization, computat...
phys.org
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 41m
Mathematicians uncover the logic behind how people walk in crowds
Mathematicians studied the flow of human crowds and developed a way to predict when pedestrian paths will transition from orderly to entangled. Their findings may help inform the design of public spac...
news.mit.edu
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 43m
Scientists grow mini human livers that predict toxic drug reactions
A new human liver organoid microarray developed by Cincinnati Children’s and Roche recreates immune-driven liver injury in the lab. Built from patient-derived stem cells and immune cells, it accuratel...
www.sciencedaily.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 45m
A 151-million-year-old fly just changed what we know about evolution
Scientists have uncovered a 151-million-year-old midge fossil in Australia that challenges long-held views about insect evolution. Named Telmatomyia talbragarica, the fossil shows freshwater adaptatio...
www.sciencedaily.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 46m
Scientists unlock a 100-year-old quantum secret to supercharge solar power
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a surprising quantum effect inside an organic material, something once thought impossible outside metals. The team found that a special molecul...
www.sciencedaily.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 48m
A simple fatty acid could restore failing vision
Scientists at UC Irvine have found a way to potentially reverse age-related vision loss by targeting the ELOVL2 “aging gene” and restoring vital fatty acids in the retina. Their experiments in mice sh...
www.sciencedaily.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 49m
Precise gene editing technique changes one DNA base to correct heart disease
Faulty versions of the LMNA gene can cause a wide range of health problems, including heart muscle disease (dilated cardiomyopathy) and muscle weakness (muscular dystrophies). Many of these diseases a...
medicalxpress.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 51m
Cancer's hidden sugar code: Glycan genes open diagnostic opportunities
The complex sugar molecules that festoon our cells are often treated as little more than biological decoration. A new study suggests they hold hidden patterns—distinct signatures that can separate one...
medicalxpress.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 54m
Eco-friendly silicon patch delivers clearer ultrasound images without harmful lead components
Wearable ultrasound devices are actively used in various medical settings, including hospital diagnostics, rehabilitation monitoring, and telemedicine. However, most commercial devices currently rely ...
medicalxpress.com
Kgusler
@kgusler.bsky.social
· 55m
Glycation-lowering compounds curb hunger, lower insulin resistance and extend lifespan in mice
The same chemical reaction that makes a piece of freshly toasted bread delicious also happens in our bodies, with far less appetizing consequences. We're talking about the Maillard reaction, where sug...
medicalxpress.com