New small molecule helps scientists study regeneration

Phys.org— Regenerating damaged tissues or organs has been a dream of scientists for decades. Now, researchers at the FMI and Novartis Biomedical Research have discovered a new molecule that activates a protein involved in regeneration. The tool holds promise for advancing our understanding of how organisms repair damaged tissue.

Phys.org—A new way to study and help prevent landslides. Landslides are one of the most destructive natural disasters on the planet, causing billions of dollars of damage and devastating loss of life every year. By introducing a new paradigm for studying landslide shapes and failure types, a global team of researchers has provided help for those who work to predict landslides and risk evaluations.

Phys.org—New instrument could help scientists tailor plasma to produce more fusion heat. Creating heat from fusion reactions requires carefully manipulating the properties of plasma, the electrically charged fourth state of matter that makes up 99% of the visible universe.

Small Business Trends—Wix Launches New Tool to Help Small Businesses Manage Contracts and Payments. Wix Proposals is designed to make it easier for small businesses to handle financial dealings over the long term, including sending out professional proposals and managing payment schedules.