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Researchers find that the chemical topology of silica can influence the effectiveness of many chemical processes that use it. Silica is a versatile material used in myriad industrial processes, from catalysis and filtration, to chromatography and nanofabrication.

Bacteria and archaea, two of the three domains of life, both evolved from the Last Universal Common Ancestor (LUCA). A new study which attempts to bring back LUCA has undermined a common theory around these kingdoms' creation.

Researchers have for the first time identified a specific chemical used by the higher termite castes – the queens and the kings – to communicate their royal status with worker termites. The findings could advance knowledge of termite evolution, behavior and control.

Leveraging Philips’ comprehensive portfolio of advanced digital pathology solutions, MGH and BWH aim to deploy digital pathology infrastructures to enable digital pathology research, education and collaboration and to help shape and inform the deployment of digital pathology across the country by establishing best practices and protocols.

Forget protein bars - genes may be central to the exercise regimes of the future, as scientists track down gene changes which occur in response to exercise.

From floral perfume to fruity body wash and shampoos, scents heavily influence consumer purchases. But for most, the smell doesn’t last long after showering before it fades away. Scientists have now developed a way to get those fragrances to stick to the skin longer instead of washing down the drain immediately after being applied.

Neurologists teamed up with a specialist in computer music to develop a brain stethoscope, an algorithm that translates the brain’s electrical activity into sounds.

Researchers have been studying scientific recipes to successfully grow and study gut bacteria in the lab. They report on the nutritional preferences and growth characteristics of 96 diverse gut bacterial strains. Their results will help scientists worldwide advance our understanding of the gut microbiome.

Researchers helped develop a specially engineered retinal patch to treat people with sudden, severe sight loss.

Researchers find that typically-developing children gain more neurons in the amygdala as they become adults. However, this phenomenon does not happen in people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).