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A graphene coating on the photocathode of electron accelerators is shown to prevent wear and tear.

Researchers have developed and validated an artificial-intelligence-based method to evaluate patients with an eye disease that can lead to childhood vision loss.

New research into how viral proteins interact and can be disabled holds promise to help plants defend themselves against viruses—and ultimately prevent crop losses.

Blood sugar control, which is impaired in individuals with diabetes, is affected by various factors—including the timing of meals relative to sleep as well as levels of melatonin, a hormone primarily released at night that helps control sleep-wake cycles.

The gene of the brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) is associated with memory and brain plasticity. Now, a paper reveals that it is easier to alter the cognitive activity through transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in people with a particular variant for the BDNF gene.

Researchers have discovered that the chance a pathogenic genetic variant may actually cause a disease is about 7%, but some variants are linked to a wide range of risks for disease.

Targeting non-cancerous cells surrounding pancreatic tumors changes tumor behavior and might make the tumor more responsive to immunotherapy.

Can machine learning be used to uncover the secrets of the early universe? Yes - but only with sophisticated new methods.

It's not just our waters that are full of plastic. A new study shows that the spread of nanoplastic through the air is a more widespread problem than previously thought.

A study has identified a new approach to attacking herpesviruses.