Researchers found that storing spinach at 39 degrees Fahrenheit slows down nutrient loss compared to warmer temperatures. The study's findings have implications for the shipping process, where produce is often kept at warm temperatures for extended periods.
Researchers used historical photographs to analyze landscape change over time, finding that erosion is linked to clearing trees from hill slopes. Additionally, they found that riparian zones along rivers and streams have improved significantly over the past 30 years.
Researchers have discovered how modern fish, such as pike and cod, developed a way to float at different water levels by inflating their swimbladders with gas. This is made possible by a complex system of arteries, veins, and special blood proteins that drive oxygen into the swimbladder.
A recent study by VUMC researchers confirms a dramatic spread of MRSA in the noses of healthy children, with 9.2% positivity rate, up from 1% three years ago.
The study found that excessive drinking among college students poses significant harm, with over 500,000 unintentional injuries and 600,000 assaults reported in 2001. The researchers propose strategies to reduce college drinking and associated harm, including increased enforcement of underage drinking laws and screening programs.
Researchers discover a significant circadian rhythm in heartbeat dynamics, but not in motor activity. They also find similar wakefulness periods across mammalian species, suggesting self-organized criticality in sleep patterns.
Eating seafood containing toxic substances like tetrodotoxin and ciguatera can cause severe neurological effects. Shellfish poisoning is a common type of food-borne illness affecting the USA with symptoms including numbness, slurred speech, and paralysis. Prevention is key to avoiding life-threatening poisoning.
Researchers created a genomic analysis tool to study critically ill patients, enabling physicians to predict treatment responses and develop new therapeutic strategies. The technology allows for the detection of significant gene activity differences between trauma patients and healthy individuals.
Scientists analyze Mars Express images to find evidence of ancient glaciers, including flow features and glacial moraines. The study suggests a significant climate change on Mars within the last million years, which could be caused by a shift in the polar axis.