A landmark study reveals that high-density lipoprotein (HDL), low-density lipoprotein (LDL), and smoking equally affect the progression of atherosclerosis in women and men, as well as blacks and whites. The findings confirm that adopting healthful habits early is crucial for preventing heart disease.
A new research program using Arabidopsis as a model aims to improve plant branching patterns through DNA manipulation. This could lead to higher-quality wood and reduced harvesting time for eucalyptus and poplar trees, benefiting the paper and construction sectors.
A new study suggests that current methods for measuring nitrogen uptake in oceans are too low, resulting in an estimated 30% underestimation. The finding indicates that newly produced nitrogen may remain suspended as dissolved organic nitrogen, rather than sinking to the ocean floor.