Writing in the July 12, 2021 online issue of Nature Communications, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine describe a new approach that uses machine learning to hunt for disease targets and then predicts whether a drug is likely to receive FDA approval.
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Groundbreaking UML-LED Research Sheds Light On Forests’ Role in Transferring the Atmospheric Pollutant to the Environment
Toxic mercury is being deposited in forests in much higher quantities than previously thought, posing a concern for the health and well-being of people, wildlife and waterways, according to a UMass Lowell scientist investigating the source of the pollution.
Haziness of Exoplanet Atmospheres Depends on Properties of Aerosol Particles
Many exoplanets have opaque atmospheres, obscured by clouds or hazes that make it hard for astronomers to characterize their chemical compositions.
Water Dispute on the Nile River Could Destabilize the Region
The rapid filling of a giant dam at the headwaters of the Nile River — the world’s biggest waterway, supporting millions of people — could reduce water supplies to downstream Egypt by more than one-third, new USC research shows.
Trace Gas Phosphine Points to Volcanic Activity on Venus
Scientists last autumn revealed that the gas phosphine was found in trace amounts in Venus’ upper atmosphere.
Mathematical Model Predicts the Movement of Microplastics in the Ocean
A new model tracking the vertical movement of algae-covered microplastic particles offers hope in the fight against plastic waste in our oceans.