Physicists at TU Wien in Austria have proposed a new explanation for the long-standing neutron lifetime problem. The team suggests that the discrepancy in measurements could be caused by free neutrons being in a mix of different states, with some in the ground state and others in higher-energy excited states. This would alter the neutrons’…
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The biotech industry has seen a surge in the number of unicorns, with over 1,200 companies worldwide achieving valuations of over $1 billion. However, biotech unicorns are relatively rare, with only a few companies making it to the top. This article takes a closer look at 12 biotech unicorns that are making waves in the…
A recent article highlights the issue of missing data in scientific research, which can lead to biased results and undermine the validity of studies. Statisticians have developed techniques to deal with missing data, but the problem persists. The article explores the history of missing data and the efforts of statistician Donald Rubin to develop a…
Researchers at Curtin University have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of nanotechnology. They found that molecules known as ligands attach more densely to flatter, platelet-shaped semiconductor nanocrystals than to spherical ones. This counterintuitive result could lead to significant improvements in LED and solar cell technology, as well as applications in biomedicine. Forecast for…
A recent surge in therapeutic progress has brought new hope to patients suffering from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a severe form of inherited muscular dystrophy. Several biotech companies, including Wave Life Sciences, Sarepta Therapeutics, Capricor Therapeutics, Edgewise Therapeutics, Italfarmaco, and Avidity Biosciences, are making significant strides in developing innovative treatments, including RNA medicines, gene therapies, and…
Chemists have successfully synthesized anti-Bredt olefins (ABOs), a class of molecules previously thought too unstable to exist. This breakthrough offers a new path to synthesizing challenging drug candidates and could lead to innovative synthesis pathways for other complex molecules. Forecast for 6 months: Expect increased research and development in the field of organic chemistry, with…
A new study has found that immune cells rush to the brain after a heart attack, promoting deep sleep and aiding in recovery. The study, involving both mice and humans, suggests that getting sufficient sleep and rest after a heart attack is crucial for long-term healing of the heart. Researchers believe that this natural response…
Vampire bats have been found to metabolize their food in a unique way, using amino acids from their recent blood meals as a primary source of energy. This discovery challenges our understanding of mammalian physiology and may have implications for our understanding of other mammals that rely on blood or protein-rich diets. Researchers have been…