Research at Hebrew University and US researchers found a direct correlation between maternal overweight and increased tendencies towards adult child overweight, high blood pressure, and excess sugar and fat levels. This suggests that avoiding weight gain during adulthood may reduce these risk factors.
A new retinal prosthesis uses tiny solar-panel-like cells and near-infrared light to stimulate photoreceptor cells and activate neurons in the retina. This device aims to help people suffering from retinal degenerative diseases such as age-related macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa.
A DNA replication protein called Cdt1 is involved in both DNA replication and mitosis, a later step of the cell cycle. This discovery provides a possible explanation for why many cancers have genomic instability and an abnormal number of chromosomes.
Researchers discovered that alpha 2 delta determines calcium channel presence at synapses, controlling neurotransmitter release. The study found that increasing or decreasing alpha 2 delta levels can triple or reduce the number of channels.
A team of physicists has developed a new design for nano-billiards that eliminates the effect of small bumps on electron paths, enabling more predictable electronic devices. By removing impurities and defects, researchers have created stable billiard tables at the nanoscale, paving the way for improved nanoscale electronics.
Researchers in Sheffield have mapped a possible expansion of the city's district heating network, which could reduce CO2 emissions by 80,000 tonnes annually. The system, powered by waste and steel plant heat, provides low-cost heating to over 140 public buildings and 3,000 homes.
A study by the University of Edinburgh finds that 360,000 tonnes of milk wasted in the UK each year results in greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 100,000 tonnes of CO2, comparable to 20,000 cars annually. Researchers suggest reducing food consumption and waste, as well as improving fertiliser efficiency, can help curb emissions.
Scientists have developed a way to generate power using harmless viruses that convert mechanical energy into electricity. The generator produces enough current to operate a small liquid-crystal display, and the milestone could lead to tiny devices harnessing energy from everyday tasks.
A new study published in Critical Care found that women are more likely to suffer from post-traumatic stress after leaving an ICU, but a follow-up scheme has been shown to significantly reduce their symptoms. The study suggests that early intervention is crucial for women at high risk of PTSD.
Researchers at Salk Institute and Iowa State University identified three plant proteins involved in regulating fatty acid production. The discovery may lead to improved crop yields and higher quality oils for food, nutrition, biorenewable chemicals, and biofuels.
A Yale University study found that most Americans are willing to pay a premium for electricity in support of a national clean-energy standard. The average U.S. citizen is willing to pay $162 per year in higher electricity bills to support an 80% clean energy goal by 2035, but support varies among different demographics.
A new study reveals that the amount of greenhouse gas released when a forest is cleared depends on how the trees are used and where they're grown. Carbon stored in temperate forests is more likely to remain intact, while tropical forests have nearly all their carbon released into the atmosphere.
Duke University researchers create a mathematical formulation to unlock the data stored in a database of potential TI ingredients, providing specific recipes for searching for TIs with desired properties. This breakthrough enables efficient alloys creation and discovery of new classes of systems.
The BGI has completed the genome sequence of foxtail millet, a crop with significant potential for improving yield and stress tolerance. The study provides valuable resources for genetic improvement and functional gene studies at a genome-wide level.
Researchers use molecular signatures to detect mutated virus strains, identifying characteristic changes in cells. The technique helps predict the severity of infection and assess potential impact on health.