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Shape matters...

A study by US researchers resolves a long-standing debate on package size perception, revealing that presentation context plays a significant role in estimating volume. When packages are displayed in groups of nine or more, simple-shaped packages appear larger than complex ones, but the reverse occurs when presented with fewer packages.

SourceInderscience Publishers·JournalInternational Journal of Management Practice·DateJun 2, 2014

Earth's dynamic interior

Researchers have developed new simulations that depict the dynamics of deep Earth, revealing a complex composition of the lowermost part of the mantle. The study suggests that mantle plumes can carry a combination of different materials from several reservoirs, explaining observations of hotspot lavas' chemical complexity.

SourceArizona State University·JournalNature Geoscience·DateMar 30, 2014

Theory on origin of animals challenged: Animals needs only extremely little oxygen

A study of a sea sponge reveals that complex life can survive with extremely low oxygen levels, challenging the long-held theory that high oxygen levels were necessary for animal evolution. This finding suggests alternative ecological and evolutionary mechanisms may have played a role in the origin of animals.

SourceUniversity of Southern Denmark·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 17, 2014

Environment affects an organism's complexity

Researchers found that complex landscapes led to more complex organisms due to the cost of morphological complexity. The study used a program to simulate the evolution of virtual creatures in various landscapes.

SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Computational Biology·DateJan 2, 2014

3D printing used as a tool to explain theoretical physics

Researchers have successfully demonstrated how complex theoretical physics can be transformed into a physical object using a 3D printer. They created an 8 cm3 object based on a mathematical model describing forest fires, which could be used to produce works of art or transform scientific discussions.

SourceIOP Publishing·JournalEPL (Europhysics Letters)·DateDec 8, 2013

New discovery on early immune system development

Researchers have discovered that the immune system forms in the embryo's yolk sac before blood stem cells, potentially leading to a better understanding of childhood diseases such as leukaemia. The study provides new insights into the development of immune-competent cells and their relationship with blood stem cells.

SourceLund University·JournalCell Stem Cell·DateNov 12, 2013

Leicester scientists map structure of key complex in the immune system

Researchers have mapped the structure of complement component C1, a protein responsible for spotting foreign agents and triggering the immune response. The study reveals how the complex is assembled from its constituent proteins, shedding light on the immune system's prevention of disease and potential therapeutic applications.

SourceUniversity of Leicester·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 4, 2013

Seeing the song

A new Northwestern University study tracked the auditory system's response to highly complex auditory-visual stimuli like music and moving images. The research shows that the left auditory cortex specializes in processing precise timing for sounds and applies this ability to encode auditory-visual synchrony, but only in certain situati...

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalPLOS ONE·DateOct 23, 2013

A genetic map for complex diseases

Scientists from the University of Chicago have developed a unique genetic map that identifies associations between single-gene diseases and complex diseases. The study analyzed over 120 million patient records and found statistically significant correlations between 2,909 disease pairs, including previously unknown comorbidities such a...

Trio of fires in Northern California

A trio of fires in Northern California continues to burn, with the Corral Complex fire spanning over 2,500 acres. The Salmon River Complex has burned over 13,500 acres, with firefighters working to contain it. Crews are prioritizing structure protection and preparing for potential ignitions to strengthen containment lines.

2 wildfires in Idaho

The 119,543-acre Pony Complex fire is now 20 percent contained, with two cabins destroyed in Syrup Creek. Firefighters are making progress in containing the southern portion of the fire, while the Beaver Creek Fire continues to spread into Deer Creek. Multiple residences have been defended and road closures are in effect.

Oregon burning

In July 2013, Oregon's severe drought and thunderstorms ignited dozens of difficult-to-control wildfires. The fires burned nearly 144,688 acres across the state, with smoke posing health risks to residents. Firefighters battled the blazes, including the Douglas Complex and Big Windy Complex, which collectively burned over 50,000 acres.

Fishing in the sea of proteins

For the first time, a large complex of proteins and RNA has been identified in chloroplasts, which cuts non-coding regions out of messenger RNA to create a protein blueprint. The study reveals that this splicing complex contains 23 different proteins encoded in the cell nucleus.

SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalMolecular & Cellular Proteomics·DateJul 2, 2013

Researchers use new molecular inhibitors to successfully hit difficult cancer target

Researchers developed a small-molecule inhibitor Y16 that blocks a hard-to-target part of a protein complex linked to several types of invasive cancer. The compound, combined with Rhosin/G04, suppresses RhoA cell signaling and downstream molecular events fueling cancer growth in breast cancer cells.

SourceCincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateFeb 5, 2013

Recreating natural complex gene regulation

Researchers developed a system to artificially simulate natural complex interactions between proteins that regulate genes, allowing for precise control over gene activation. This breakthrough enables scientists to better understand human gene regulation and develop new gene-based therapies.

SourceDuke University·JournalNature Methods·DateFeb 3, 2013

An important LINC in human hearing

Researchers have discovered a genetic mutation in the NESP4 gene, which disrupts the LINC complex and leads to hearing loss. The study highlights the importance of nuclear positioning for normal hearing.

SourceJCI Journals·JournalJournal of Clinical Investigation·DateJan 25, 2013