The Global Centre for Asian Women’s Health found that a Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, nuts, whole grains, and healthy fats can reduce the risk of gestational hypertension and preterm birth. The study also linked narrowing of retinal arterioles before conception to reduced fetal growth during pregnancy.
A recent study by Qinghua Lei presents a new framework for understanding the emergence of collective phenomena in fractured rocks. The research highlights how the behavior of rock masses cannot be predicted solely based on small-scale core samples, due to the complex interactions between fractures and intact rocks across multiple scales.
Researchers conducted extensive surveys and collected data from local communities, but found no evidence of Arabian leopards in Saudi Arabia. The study concludes that human-designed breeding programs and reintroductions are necessary for the recovery of leopard populations.
A team of NTU scientists found a mix of harmful microorganisms, including Labyrinthulaceae and Lyngbya, that can poison marine life. However, they also discovered potential plastic-eating bacteria, such as Muricauda and Halomonas, which could aid in plastic degradation.
The study provides the first complete Chinese soybean cultivar T2T genome, filling gaps in previous analyses and identifying novel genes and genetic variants linked to desirable traits. This comprehensive analysis accelerates soybean breeding programs to develop new cultivars with improved yields, resistance, and adaptability.