UAF Institute of Arctic Biology researcher comments on a Science article about patterned ground, a process of self-organization in nonliving things. The research highlights the emergence of intricate patterns in Alaskan mountain ranges and North Slope, without predicting or natural selection.
Researchers have found a novel group of bacteria in tropical ocean sediments that produce molecules with potential in treating infectious diseases and cancer. The discovery has opened up a new source for drug discovery, with thousands of strains available.
Researchers have developed a new technology using adaptive optics to improve diagnosis of eye diseases. The technology enables doctors to see individual cells in the retina, allowing for early detection and treatment of conditions such as glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
Researchers collected and analyzed a record-breaking ice core in the St. Elias range, providing insights into the North Pacific Decadal Oscillation (PDO). The PDO is a 20-30 year climate cycle affecting weather across North America, with cool and warm phases centered in the North Pacific.
Researchers identified a protein called CUGBP2 that regulates the production of COX-2, a key culprit in arthritis and cancer. When CUGBP2 levels are high, it triggers cancer cell death by inhibiting COX-2 production.
The book is a comprehensive guide to the flora of the Caribbean, featuring over 700 underwater color photographs and detailed information on 565 species of marine plants. The award recognizes the widespread need for this reference among students, researchers, and reef managers.
A recent study published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics found a significant association between SIDS and a gene regulating serotonin uptake. The study identified an increased frequency of the L allele in SIDS cases versus controls, suggesting a potential genetic risk factor for the condition.
The study reveals that health and socio-economic factors have a natural impact on quality of life in early old age. Having control over work choices also significantly affects quality of life, with those who choose to retire or work beyond normal retirement age enjoying better lives than those with limited options.
Researchers studied DNA sequences to understand co-evolutionary system between ants, garden fungi and parasitic fungal weeds. They found that the system has been locked in an evolutionary 'arms race' for millions of years.
A breakthrough discovery by Saint Louis University researchers reveals how the protein Bre1 functions in normal cells, shedding light on its role in cancer development. The study suggests that understanding this protein's regulation of gene expression could lead to new ways to block cancer-causing pathways.
The study aims to identify disease-fighting fungi and understand their role in nutrient cycling. By analyzing multiple genes and structural characteristics, researchers will create a database to distinguish between beneficial and harmful fungal species.
A recent study by Max Planck Institute researchers found that in mutualistic interactions between species, the faster-evolving species may actually lose out. The slow-moving species can gain an advantage when both are generous and coordinate their strategies, whereas quickly evolving species tend to adapt to slow evolvers' needs.