A new study suggests that growing stinkweed as a crop could produce cleaner jet fuel with fewer environmental impacts than other biofuels. The study found that stinkweed requires less fertilizer and pesticides, resulting in lower carbon dioxide emissions and air pollution.
The Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior has announced the 2021 Best Article and GEM awards, recognizing outstanding contributions to nutrition education. The winners include Stacy Gleason et al. for their article on breastfeeding duration and Josephine Umoren et al. for their GEM on food pantries integrating nutrition programs.
A new cancer vaccine strategy showed promise in a proof-of-concept study, reducing tumor burden and improving overall survival in an animal model of Lynch syndrome. The vaccine targets specific neoantigens produced by cancer cells, stimulating a robust immune response.
Researchers at Rice University have developed a model of how internal states and external stimuli shape the behavior of hydra, a tiny, jellyfish-like creature. By studying their neural networks, scientists can gain insights into fundamental principles that may apply to more complex animals.
Researchers achieve continuous and flat nearly single-crystalline nitride films on amorphous glass substrate via van der Walls strategy. The development of this technology promises a universal method for improving the incorporation of Indium in III-nitrides.
An international study found that internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (iCBT) is as effective as traditional CBT in treating mild to moderate depression, especially for the elderly. The study also identified harmful components of online treatments and emphasized the importance of regulating iCBT programs.
The study reveals ketamine's binding pocket in human NMDA receptors and identifies key residues essential to its action. This discovery paves the way for developing rapid-acting antidepressants with fewer side effects.