Dark Matter Clue? Mysterious Substance May Interact With Itself in Nearby Galaxy

telescope photo of a dozen satellite galaxies of our milky way, which shines in the background

A galaxy floating next to our own some 380,000 light-years from Earth could provide new clues in the 90-year search for the nature of dark matter, the invisible glue that holds galaxies together. This mysterious substance accounts for more than 80% of the mass of the universe, but has not yet been directly observed. Scientists … Read more

Clue for dark matter? In a nearby galaxy, a mysterious substance may be interacting with itself

A galaxy orbiting next to our own about 380,000 light-years from Earth could provide new clues in the 90-year search for the nature of dark matter, the invisible glue that holds galaxies together. The mysterious substance is responsible for more than 80% of the universe’s mass, but has yet to be directly detected. Scientists say … Read more

An anti-inflammatory substance inhibits the spread of fungi that cause serious blood infections

Credit: Cell host and microbe (2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.chom.2024.05.008 A team of UC Davis Health researchers has discovered that a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug, mesalamine, can replace the work of good bacteria in fighting the nasty fungus Candida albicans in the intestines. C. albicans, or candida, is known to cause fungal infections. In some cases it … Read more