Lab Proves Concept of a Natural Approach to Antiperspirants
Research discovers the most natural antiperspirant in existence—the minerals within sweat itself
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Viruses Don't Have a Metabolism; But Some Have the Start of One
Virginia Tech researchers discovered genes for cellular metabolic cycles in the genomes of giant viruses
Chiton Mollusk Provides Model for New Armor Design
The combination of flexibility and protection seen in the chiton mollusk make it ideal for biomimicry project
Researcher Discovers How Mosquitoes Integrate Vision and Smell to Track Victims
Scientists have found that mosquitoes are changing their hunting routines in response to host cues
Researchers Publish New Study on Citrus Greening Disease
As citrus greening becomes an increasing threat to growers worldwide, the future of the industry may depend on identifying locations that do not have a high risk of production collapse
New Understanding of How Cells Form Tunnels May Help in Treating Wounds, Tumors
The insight gained by the team's research could guide the design of biomedical solutions for attacking tumors or treating wounds faster
Developing a Model Critical in Creating Better Devices
The model will help predict the behavior of water at the surface of hexagonal boron nitride
Facial Recognition Software to Identify Civil War Soldiers
A researcher seeks to uncover the mysteries of nearly four million photographs of Civil War-era images that may exist in the historical record
Bacteria-Based Drug Delivery System Outperforms Conventional Methods
A new drug delivery system could radically expand cancer treatment options
Researchers Developing Nonopioid Drug for Chronic Pain
Presently, only a limited number of drugs exist for effectively treating chronic pain, such as that caused by autoimmune diseases