Scientists from Rockefeller University have discovered key errors in a 2022 study that was supposed to be a milestone in the development of anti-coronavirus drugs. Their analysis showed that the model of the key viral component, the NiRAN domain, was incorrect, which has huge consequences for the pharmaceutical industry.
A new study by the Max Planck Institute and UKE reveals how virtual forest bathing can relieve stress. Research shows that the multisensory experience of nature in virtual reality, which includes image, sound and smell, significantly improves mood and sense of connection with nature, offering solutions for mental well-being.
Scientists have discovered a shocking turn in the Southern Ocean. Contrary to all expectations, surface waters are becoming saltier, weakening the natural barrier and releasing trapped heat from the depths. This dangerous process accelerates the melting of sea ice from below and pushes the Antarctic climate system towards an unknown breaking point.
Scientists at MIT have developed revolutionary, inexpensive, single-use electrochemical sensors coated with DNA. Using CRISPR technology, these sensors can quickly and accurately detect a wide range of diseases, including cancer and HIV. Thanks to a new polymer coating, they are stable and suitable for home use or application in less developed areas
Diabetic macular edema, a serious complication of diabetes, threatens vision loss for millions. Previous treatment with expensive and painful injections into the eye could become a thing of the past. Scientists have found that the inexpensive and available oral HIV drug, lamivudine, shows stunning results in improving vision in patients.
The Ruđer Bošković Institute (RBI) confirms the status of the leader in withdrawing funds from the EU program, marking the 12th anniversary of Croatia's accession to the Union. From the Sixth Framework Programme to Horizon Europe, the RBI has generated more than EUR 125 million, including ERC projects and the capital infrastructure project O-ZIP, thus strengthening Croatia's position on the European scientific map.