Researchers argue that rewilding productive farmland or forestry in industrialised nations with low biodiversity may do more harm than good on a planetary scale. Efforts to conserve nature can displace production to more biodiverse regions, leading to increased demand for commodities like red meat.
Researchers found that white dwarf exoplanets could have more habitable surface area than previously thought due to their fast rotation periods. The study suggests these stars may present new avenues for exoplanet and astrobiology research.
The study reveals that the interplay between ERK/MAPK and IFN-gamma signaling is essential for preserving intestinal stem cells during aging. The researchers found that maintaining a balance between these signaling pathways is critical for supporting stem cell maintenance, while also driving age-related changes in differentiated cells.
A new comparative study has confirmed on-column injection as the most reliable method for analyzing odorants in food, minimizing artifact formation. This method proves to be particularly effective in reducing odor-active artifacts and obtaining a representative odorant spectrum.
MSCs and EVs modulate the balance of Th1, Th2, Th17, Treg, and TFH cells to reduce inflammation and improve kidney function in SLE. They suppress Th1 and Th17 cells while promoting Treg cells in RA, reducing joint inflammation and symptoms.
The expanded partnership makes it easier for researchers to discover OA funding opportunities through Taylor & Francis OA agreements. Researchers can now explore an additional 178 titles, including unique journal profiles and enhanced discoverability on ResearchGate.
A new study by Northeastern University's Crime Prevention Lab found that CCTV cameras in Newark, NJ, were associated with reduced auto thefts three to four years after installation. The study highlights the importance of longer-term evaluations to understand the persistence and potential increase of crime prevention effects.
Researchers have identified a small molecule that can successfully disable the virus' mechanisms, reducing viral particles by 1,000 times. The discovery could lead to effective preventative treatments and applications for human anti-viral drug development.
A study found that US states adopting abortion bans experienced significant increases in infant mortality, especially for deaths caused by congenital conditions. These increased mortality rates were disproportionately high among already vulnerable populations, such as Black infants and residents of Southern states.
The new Cellpose3 tool enables easy recognition of cell boundaries in distorted images, restoring crisp images for accurate segmentation. This improvement allows users to segment individual cells with ease, even in conditions with noise, blurring, or undersampling.
Researchers discovered a link between neuroactive steroids in pregnant women's blood and the risk of developing postpartum depression. Measuring these molecules via a blood test could enable doctors to provide treatment sooner. The study may lead to a preventive treatment using existing prescription drugs.
The ESO's VISTA telescope captures the colourful extravaganza of RCW 38, a young star cluster located 5500 light-years away. The image reveals vibrant pink hues from gas clouds and multi-coloured dots representing young stars.
A new review study found significant gaps in existing research on breast cancer within the Black community and barriers preventing eligible but non-participating women from screenings. The study highlights the need for culturally sensitive research to address emotional and psycho-social barriers faced by Black women.
A blood test has been found to identify personalized dietary triggers for patients with irritable bowel syndrome, resulting in improved abdominal pain relief. The study showed that 59.6% of participants who removed trigger foods experienced significant reduction in abdominal pain compared to 42.2% in the control group.
A new analysis of seismic data shows that historic rainfall in 2023 nearly refilled surface reservoirs and shallow aquifers but failed to replenish deeper aquifers, leaving them 25% full. The study developed a new Seismic Drought Index to quantify water deficits at different depths, providing a potential tool for groundwater management.
Scientists at UMass Amherst accurately quantify coastal carbon storage using satellites, revealing 10 million cars' worth of carbon stored in top meter of soil and an additional 15,000-worth each year. The results are crucial for a resilient, low-carbon future, highlighting the potential for salt marshes to mitigate climate change.
A Dartmouth-led study reveals that cystic fibrosis disrupts the maturation of the gut microbiome in infants, leading to a depletion of health-associated bacteria and potentially poor health outcomes. The study found that the microbiomes of infants with CF remained stunted or delayed in their development compared to healthy infants.
Researchers found that early life stress impairs the neural circuit responsible for emotional decisions in mice, leading to socially avoidant behaviors. The study suggests that dysfunctional dopamine signaling in the midbrain may contribute to antisocial behaviors associated with childhood neglect or related forms of abuse.
A team of geneticists discovered a gene 'silencer' in junk DNA that prevents the devastating neurological disease autosomal dominant leukodystrophy (ADLD). The silencer element regulates lamin B1 expression, only affecting one type of cell, and its presence can spare patients from fatal symptoms.
A University of Nebraska-Lincoln research team has identified methanogens that can consume hydrogen and dissolve calcium carbonate, producing methane. This discovery has implications for the sustainable development of bioenergy sources and challenges current understanding of carbonate mineral stability.
Researchers identified specific non-frontal brain areas involved in speech intent, which can be used to distinguish between language production and perception. This study is a crucial step towards developing a brain-computer interface to treat patients with Broca's aphasia.
Researchers found a biomarker, RNA Polymerase II (RNAPII), associated with tumor aggressiveness and recurrence in meningioma and breast cancers. The study developed a novel profiling technology, Cleavage Under Targeted Accessible Chromatin (CUTAC), to measure gene transcription activity from DNA, which predicted cancer outcomes.
A new study suggests that US abortion bans are associated with increased fertility rates, particularly among subpopulations experiencing structural disadvantages. The findings also highlight the negative impact of these policies on maternal and child health outcomes.
Researchers have discovered an enzyme called CH25H in cancerous lymphatic cells whose properties enable the immune system to fight tumors more effectively. The enzyme converts cholesterol into 25-hydroxycholesterol, a metabolite that promotes antiviral immunity and enhances anti-tumor immunity.
A Danish study reveals that testosterone treatment can nearly halve the mortality rate among men with Klinefelter syndrome, reducing cardiovascular disease risk and increasing life expectancy. The treatment also improves quality of life and may have positive effects on metabolism, muscle mass, and bone health.
Researchers created a Spanish-language Android app called Impacto to support Hispanic smokers in quitting. The app's pilot test shows promising results, decreasing daily smoking rates and improving cessation rates among participants.
According to a new study by Virginia Commonwealth University researchers, school salad bars increased elementary school students' fruit intake but had no impact on vegetable consumption. Students in 'salad bar' schools selected a greater variety of fruits and vegetables, potentially leading to a greater range of nutrient intake.
The KM3NeT collaboration has detected the highest-energy neutrino ever captured by a similar experiment, with an estimated energy of 220 PeV. This finding provides evidence that high-energy neutrinos are produced in the universe and opens new avenues for observing extreme astrophysical phenomena.
Researchers found that anthocyanin in wind-pollinated tree stigmas protects pollen germination and growth by scavenging reactive oxygen species. This adaptation helps protect exposed reproductive parts from sun damage.
Male fruit flies use high-frequency wing flicks to jam rival songs, while also performing courtship behaviors to win over females. The study reveals that mating decisions in flies are influenced by interactions between males, challenging previous assumptions about female preference.
Researchers captured three instances of coyotes dragging and devouring baby harbor seal pups on MacKerricher State Beach. The study found that the coyotes' brain was often the first part eaten, with other predators like vultures and ravens also feeding on the carcasses.
Researchers at the University of Florida have discovered a novel genetic mutation associated with an accumulation of toxic proteins in Alzheimer's brains. The study found that people carrying a specific variation of this repeated DNA strand have more than double the risk of developing late-onset Alzheimer's.
Researchers detect nanoplastic particles on glaciers in France, Italy, and Switzerland, suggesting sea pollution as the source. The concentrations of nanoplastics varied between locations, with wind direction affecting their accumulation.
Researchers found that neural activity in the prefrontal cortex maintained a stable state, which was then integrated with information from a sensory cue. This study introduces the concept of 'branching channels' in neural networks, which can be concatenated to form tree-structured representations.
A research team at USTC has introduced a new chemical battery system utilizing hydrogen gas as the anode, achieving exceptional electrochemical performance and a round-trip efficiency of 99.7%. The Li-H battery demonstrated high theoretical energy density and stable voltage, making it a strong candidate for next-generation power storage.
Researchers at WashU Medicine found that new Alzheimer's therapies can add up to 10 months of independent living with lecanemab and 8 months with donanemab. The study provides a more meaningful measure of treatment benefits, focusing on day-to-day impacts on patients' lives.
A team of scientists has experimentally generated various topological structures in water waves, including skyrmions, merons, Möbius strips, and vortices with different topological charges. These findings have the potential to revolutionize microfluidics and biomedical engineering.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are developing a new way to detect sulfur mustard, a highly toxic chemical warfare agent, using nucleic acid molecular recognition and dendrimers.
A group of nerve cells called POMC neurons are responsible for dessert cravings, releasing a feel-good opiate when mice eat sugar. This pathway is activated even before eating, and blocking it reduces sugar consumption in full animals.
Researchers at East Tennessee State University examined how the 1918 Spanish influenza pandemic disproportionately impacted Appalachian communities, exacerbating long-standing health disparities such as limited healthcare access and systemic poverty. The study draws striking parallels to the challenges faced by the region during the CO...
SLU achieves R1 status with $85.9M in research expenditures and 271 research doctorates awarded in 2023. The University's rise to R1 is attributed to a decade-long effort to create a robust research environment and donor investments, including a historic $50M gift.
Researchers have synthesized a Bi5−ring, a molecule with five bismuth atoms, and stabilized it in a metal complex. The discovery fills a gap in chemical knowledge and enables future applications in materials research, catalysis, and electronics.
A University of Barcelona team has described the creation of regular black holes from gravitational effects without exotic matter. The study simplifies conditions necessary for regular black holes and provides a mechanism to resolve singularities in general relativity.
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has been designated as an R1 institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, recognizing its high research spending and doctorate production. FAU's strong research program fosters interdisciplinary collaboration and drives innovation in various fields.
Researchers identified ten new Geoglossomycetes species and confirmed four known ones through genetic analysis and ecological comparisons. The study also shed light on the sexual morph characteristics of two major genera, Geoglossum and Trichoglossum.
A team of scientists has developed a cutting-edge technology to analyze bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) using genome sequencing. The 'target enrichment' method enables high-resolution analysis of Chlamydia trachomatis and other pathogens, revealing new insights into their transmission and development pathways.
Researchers have introduced a new class of polymers called polythioenones, which are mechanically and chemically recyclable and suitable for 3D printing. These polythioenones demonstrate better mechanical properties than conventional polyolefins thanks to a special ring-shaped building block.
First-year college students who interacted with therapy dogs on campus experienced lower stress and depression levels, increased self-compassion, and improved mental well-being. The study suggests that unstructured access to therapy dogs can provide sustained mental health benefits.
A new treatment, datopotamab deruxtecan, has been approved by the FDA for people with metastatic ER-positive breast cancer. Researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center have also discovered a new strategy to overcome resistance in prostate cancers, suggesting that targeting mTOR may restore sensitivity. Additionally, an MSK re...
Elizabeth Holm and Nicholas Kotov, U-M professors, have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering for their groundbreaking work in materials science and engineering. They developed computational models to optimize material properties and created novel composite materials with unique properties.
Researchers used seismic noise data to track groundwater storage changes in the Greater Los Angeles region. The study found that only 25% of groundwater lost over two decades was replenished by 2023 storms, highlighting substantial long-term depletion and slow recovery of deep aquifers.
Stream networks in the US increase significantly with seasonal rainfall and snowmelt, influencing sediment transport and aquatic habitats. The study provides a framework for forecasting climate-driven changes in stream networks across the continental US.
A new computer vision framework, YOLO-Behavior, automatically identifies animal behaviors from videos, overcoming manual annotation limitations. The method has been applied to various study systems, doubling available data for parental care behavior and enabling rapid analysis of cooperative behavior.
A new study from the University at Buffalo measures neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) admissions and satellite-based air pollution data, finding that newborns exposed in the last month of pregnancy to higher levels of NO2 have a 30-35% higher risk of NICU admission and an 11-22% increased risk associated with PM2.5.
A study by the University of Granada found that feeling supported and listened to by one's partner has a significant impact on general health and well-being. The Perceived Responsiveness and Insensitivity Scale (PRIS-SA) tool, adapted from an English scale, measures this aspect of relationships.
University of Texas at Dallas researchers have discovered why LiNiO2 batteries break down during charging and are testing a solution to remove the key barrier to widespread use. They developed a theoretical solution that reinforces the material by adding a positively charged ion, creating pillars to strengthen the cathode.
Researchers from the Technion and University of Stuttgart discovered that higher-dimensional crystals dictate the topological properties of quasiperiodic crystals. The discovery paves the way for new methods to measure thermodynamic properties, offering insights into the interplay between thermodynamic and topological properties.
The newly launched journal Safety Emergency Science aims to strengthen international collaboration and innovation in the safety and emergency field. It has published cutting-edge articles offering valuable insights for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers.
Researchers at Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA) solve the molecular einstein problem, revealing a unique arrangement of chiral molecules on silver surfaces. The discovery sheds light on the properties of these molecules and their potential applications in physics.
A study conducted by Universitat Oberta de Catalunya researchers found that only 6.7% of voices on Twitch during the 2022 FIFA World Cup were female journalists. The study highlights a lack of representation, with women appearing sporadically and in secondary roles.