Researchers at Northeastern University are working to bridge the 'practice science gap' by connecting practitioners with biodiversity research. The goal is to improve restoration project outcomes by applying scientific knowledge to practical implementation.
Researchers discovered that the human protein APOBEC3G transforms its function from editing viral DNA to blocking HIV-1 replication when it forms a two-protein complex. This finding has implications for developing new anti-HIV drugs.
A Northeastern research team has developed a method for loading DNA into sequencing wells, increasing efficiency by orders of magnitude. The technology uses nanopores to attract larger DNA segments, enabling the sequencing of longer molecules.
Researchers found that bacterial communities in soil are primarily structured by plant lineage rather than environmental factors. The study's results suggest that invasive plants are successful due to their freedom from cultivating microbial defense mechanisms, allowing them to allocate resources for growth and reproduction.
A team of researchers from Northeastern University has discovered a new mechanism that causes cracks to behave strangely in brittle materials, leading to catastrophic failure. The study's findings have the potential to help designers create stronger materials by understanding how fragile materials like glass and bone break.
Researchers have discovered that axolotl salamanders can regenerate their ovaries and produce eggs throughout their lifespan, sparking hopes for regenerative medicine solutions to human infertility. The study found that these salamanders' ability to repair damaged organs could be translated into humans with the help of key signals.
A recent study published in PNAS shows that people apply the rules of their spoken language to sign language, revealing a common structure between speech and sign. Researchers found that participants responded similarly to words and signs with doubling, regardless of linguistic context.
A recent study examines how climate change alters species interactions in marine ecosystems, particularly predator-prey relationships. The research found that warming temperatures can lead to decreased energy reserves in prey species, highlighting the need for considering multiple species and their interactions when understanding ecolo...
A groundbreaking study reveals that the human brain is sensitive to language universals, with frequent syllables processed more readily than infrequent ones. The brain's response to ill-formed syllables points to a universal linguistic principle governing sound patterns in human language.
Researchers found that infants as young as a few months old can distinguish between word-like and non-word-like sounds, indicating a fundamental knowledge of language. This discovery challenges the traditional view that language is shaped by environment and experience.
A study by Northeastern University and colleagues found that feelings of gratitude automatically reduce financial impatience. Participants who wrote about an event making them feel grateful showed more patience, particularly when considering larger future rewards.
A collaborative team, led by Prof. Mark Williams, reveals how the APOBEC3G protein forms a roadblock to prevent HIV replication, offering new avenues for HIV therapy and drug development.
A study published in PLOS ONE shows that English speakers can quickly recognize key structures of American Sign Language (ASL) and distinguish syllables from morphemes. However, participants were unable to learn signs that violated the structure of ASL or other known languages.
A recent study by Northeastern University found that meditation increases compassionate behavior, boosting responses to help others in need. The study, funded by the Mind and Life Institute, showed that meditation can alter the calculus of the moral mind, leading to more virtuous behavior.
Researchers examined biological and environmental properties of invasive species, finding three to four key factors that influence their success. This discovery opens new avenues for marine research and management.
A recent study challenged the long-held understanding of how antibiotics work, finding that all antibiotics induce bacterial cells to make compounds called reactive oxygen species, making bacteria susceptible. The results contradict previous findings and suggest a need to re-evaluate the mechanisms of antibiotic action.
A study published in Behavioral Neuroscience found that repeated fluoxetine administration to adolescent hamsters increased offensive aggression and altered brain areas related to aggression control. The research suggests that clinically relevant doses of fluoxetine during adolescence can dramatically alter brain circuitry implicated i...
Researchers discovered a vital clue to dyslexia's origin, finding that individuals with dyslexia exhibit difficulties in speech perception and extracting phonetic categories. The study, published in PLOS ONE, reveals the phonetic system may be the culprit behind the learning disorder.