Researchers at Ohio State University discovered that introns can move and insert themselves into genes at specific sites, allowing more control over genetic information transfer. This finding has significant implications for genetic therapy and provides insight into the evolution of early organisms.
Researchers found that younger medical professionals advocated greater patient input for 75-year-olds compared to 25-year-olds. Meanwhile, older faculty members suggested more autonomy for 25-year-old patients, despite the fact that younger patients often want less decision-making authority.
Researchers at Ohio State University developed a technique to create ultra-smooth gold surfaces, more than 10 times smoother than existing ones. This breakthrough can be used for scanning tunneling microscopy of biological molecules and making reflective coatings for large X-ray mirrors.
Researchers found that freshwater sponges can effectively compete with zebra mussels for space on vertical surfaces like canal walls and locks. In a study of 290 sponge-covered mussels, 197 were found dead, suggesting the sponges could be used to control zebra mussel populations in certain areas.
A new study by Cornell University and the University of Arizona found that when parents argue with their spouses, they are more likely to have tense interactions with their children. Fathers are particularly prone to this 'tension spillover', especially in families where mothers work full-time.