A new study suggests that air pollution can both increase and decrease rainfall, depending on local environmental conditions. The research, led by Prof. Daniel Rosenfeld of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, found that aerosol particles in the air can affect cloud formation and precipitation patterns.
Australian scientists identified four groupings of genes related to breast cancer cell behavior and their impact on tamoxifen treatment. This discovery could help clinicians predict which women will respond well to anti-oestrogen therapies.
Scientists discovered that biofilm bacteria produce harmful chemicals, including a protein similar to rattlesnake venom, which can cause disease progression and resistance to antibiotics. This research has significant implications for the treatment of hospital superbugs, cystic fibrosis, and cancer.
Researchers at the Salk Institute discovered that only a few mutations in an enzyme can shift the output of plant compounds, allowing them to adapt to changing environments. This finding has implications for developing environmentally friendly fungicides and pesticides, as well as new flavors and fragrances.
Researchers have developed a new method to fabricate borosilicate glass nanoparticles with increased stability, overcoming limitations of current nanoparticle materials. These nanoparticles could enable applications in diagnostic tests, targeted drug therapy, photonic devices, ultrasonic microscopy, and chemical filtration membranes.
Scientists have discovered a living sensor bacteria that can thrive in cold temperatures and clean up arsenic contamination. The discovery also opens up possibilities for developing an arsenic biosensor to warn of pollution escapes into watercourses or drinking water supplies.
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins University found a strong correlation between children's ability to estimate the number of objects in a group and their performance in school math. The study suggests that this basic 'number sense' is related to formal mathematics learned in school.
Researchers at Mount Sinai Hospital have developed a new once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes that mimics the action of GLP-1, a naturally occurring hormone. The treatment showed significant improvements in glucose control and reduced side effects compared to twice-daily injections.
Scientists have discovered that milk may help prevent Staphylococcus bacteria from being killed by low concentrations of antibiotics. This could lead to a better control of mastitis, reduce disease costs, and lower the risk of antibiotic-resistant bacteria spreading.
Recent research by the University of Granada confirms that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil and antioxidants can help prevent chronic diseases such as pancreatic cancer and cardiovascular disease. By modifying cell membrane composition, the diet's ingredients may influence disease prevention and treatment.
A new study found that a once-weekly diabetes treatment formulation provides better blood sugar control and weight loss compared to twice-daily dosing. Patients who received the once-weekly treatment had significantly improved HbA1c levels and greater reductions in body weight.
The need for international cooperation and regulation is growing in response to climate change, overfishing, pollution, and other impacts on polar ecosystems. The conference aimed to identify priorities for law-making and research, as well as offer advice to decision-makers on protecting the Arctic and Antarctic regions.