A study suggests that CO2 fertilization may be transferring enough carbon from the atmosphere to the soil to balance the global carbon budget. Kevin Harrison's research found a CO2 fertilization factor of 1.18 for a white oak ecosystem, which could have significant implications for understanding the impact of climate change.
Researchers at Boston College are studying the molecular mechanisms of B-1a cells, which can lead to autoimmune diseases and leukemias like chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The new NIH-funded program project aims to understand how these cells proliferate and enter the cell cycle.
Researchers successfully fabricate intricate, three-dimensional patterns on human hair using a multiphoton-absorption photopolymerization (MAP) technique. This breakthrough opens doors to potential applications in medical research, drug delivery, and miniature biodevices.
Researchers found that conservation tillage increases soil carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. This method also produces more food with less land, addressing global food security challenges.
A study by Boston College chemists shows that water plays a crucial role in protein function, enabling enzymes to adapt to extreme conditions. The findings have positive ramifications for designing more stable proteins, such as medicinals and laundry detergent enzymes.
Boston College scientist Kevin G. Harrison proposes the Silica Hypothesis, which suggests that increasing ocean silica levels can remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, slowing global warming. This mechanism may be responsible for decreased atmospheric CO2 levels during glacial times and could be relevant to today's climate change.