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Genetic Treasure Trove: 451 Keys to Unlocking Prostate Cancer Mysteries

Lead Image: Scientists have identified 451 genetic variants linked to prostate cancer risk, enhancing risk prediction and screening accuracy, especially for men of African ancestry, through a comprehensive study involving nearly 950,000 men from diverse backgrounds. An international collaboration led by USC explored the genomes of nearly 950,000 men, finding a total of 451 variants and refining what is known about genetic risk for prostate cancer. A globe-spanning scientific team has compiled the most comprehensive list of genetic variants associated with prostate cancer risk — 451 in all — through a whole-genome analysis that ranks as the largest and most…

How 2 Proteins Could Change the Future of Schizophrenia Treatment

Lead Image: Researchers have found an interaction between two brain proteins, MAP6 and Kv3.1, that impacts memory, movement, and anxiety in mice. This discovery could lead to new treatment strategies for schizophrenia. When these proteins fail to interact, negative behavioral symptoms emerge, linking them to specific areas of the brain responsible for such behaviors. The research suggests new directions for treating schizophrenia by targeting these protein interactions. A study in mice identifies crucial factors affecting mobility and memory. Scientists have discovered a physical interaction between two proteins in brain cells that can be traced in mice to control of movement,…

The Secret Behind Passing Out: New Brain-Heart Connection Identified

Lead Image: Researchers have identified the genetic pathway between the heart and brain responsible for fainting, revealing a two-way communication that could lead to new treatments for syncope-related disorders. Neurobiologists have discovered sensory neurons that regulate fainting, providing a foundation for targeted treatments for related disorders. Syncope, commonly known as fainting, affects nearly 40 percent of people at least once in their lifetime. These transient losses of consciousness can be precipitated by various triggers such as pain, fear, heat, or hyperventilation, and they are a substantial cause of emergency room visits. Despite their prevalence, the fundamental mechanisms underlying syncope have…

Quantum Computing Leap: Argonne’s Qubit Breakthrough

Lead Image: Artistic rendering shows two qubits with long coherence time and strong coupling. A research team from Argonne National Laboratory has made a significant advancement in quantum computing by extending the coherence time of a novel qubit type to 0.1 milliseconds, a vast improvement from previous benchmarks. Credit: Dafei Jin/Argonne National Laboratory and the University of Notre Dame Breakthrough realized for retaining quantum information in a single-electron quantum bit. Argonne and partners attained a major milestone toward quantum computing based on single-electron qubits: nearly a thousand-fold increase in coherence time and a first demonstration of scale-up. Quantum Coherence and…

Quantum Control Breakthrough a Game Changer for Next-Gen Electronics and Computers

Lead Image: Penn State researchers unveil an electrical method to modify electron flow in quantum materials, paving the way for advanced electronics and quantum computers. For the first time, researchers demonstrated how to electronically alter the direction of electron flow in promising materials for quantum computing. A new electrical method to conveniently change the direction of electron flow in some quantum materials could have implications for the development of next-generation electronic devices and quantum computers. A team of researchers from Penn State developed and demonstrated the method in materials that exhibit the quantum anomalous Hall (QAH) effect — a phenomenon…