Researchers have discovered 'forbidden' compounds in super-Earths that could increase heat transfer rates and strengthen magnetic fields. These compounds, formed by silicon, oxygen, and magnesium at high pressures, have different properties than normal compounds, making them important for generating powerful magnetic fields.
Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center discovered that fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) reduces preference for sweets and alcohol in mammals by affecting the brain's reward pathway. FGF21 levels are associated with environmental stress, such as extreme dietary changes or cold temperature exposure.
Researchers have identified NORAD, a long noncoding RNA, as crucial in maintaining proper chromosome numbers. Absence of NORAD leads to genomic instability and cells losing or gaining whole chromosomes.
Scientists reveal that inflammatory molecules driving the immune response in clinical and severe malaria also prevent protective antibodies from developing against the parasite. This discovery could lead to new approaches for boosting key immune cells needed for long-lasting immunity.
Researchers identified a liver-generated hormone, FGF21, that regulates sugar intake and suppresses sweet cravings in mice. The study found that FGF21 decreases appetite and intake of simple sugars but not complex carbohydrates.
Researchers at NUS have discovered a method to manipulate electrons in thin semiconductors by encapsulating them in atomically thin materials and applying external electric and magnetic fields. This technique enables reversible control of electron behavior, paving the way for new applications in high-temperature superconductivity.
Scientists at the Salk Institute discovered a way plants assess shade to outgrow menacing neighbors, triggering accelerated growth through molecular sensors. This finding could improve crop productivity and help farmers grow crops closer together.
French researchers have developed metamaterial resonators that allow emission in the infrared to be tuned through geometry, enabling the encoding of images. This technology has potential breakthrough applications in infrared televisions, biochemical sensing, and anti-counterfeit devices.
Two studies found a liver-derived hormone, FGF21, that regulates sugar and alcohol intake in mice and primates. FGF21 suppresses sweet appetite by acting on the hypothalamus, a part of the brain that regulates food intake and energy homeostasis.