Researchers from the University of Bergen found that offshore wind farms can reduce downstream wind resources by up to 20% within 50km due to wake effects. This poses significant regulatory challenges for large-scale offshore wind development, particularly in international waters.
UiB researchers and their international team have found that N-terminal acetylation protects proteins from degradation, affecting cell longevity and motility. This discovery provides new insights into the function of a common protein modification in human cells.
Research reveals that faster placental growth increases the risk of preeclampsia and shorter pregnancy duration. Genetic variations affecting placental size also influence baby weight and mother's health.
Researchers launch EU-funded initiative to uncover EBV's role in MS, aiming to find underlying mechanism and develop antiviral treatments. The project seeks to improve disease course or stop progression, with potential for preventive strategies like vaccination.
Cancer patients face reduced co-determination and insufficient information about treatment, while doctors feel pressured to give harmful treatments. Patients struggle to understand options and communicate with healthcare professionals.
A study across five Nordic cities finds diverse microbial exposure inversely linked to risk of asthma and atopy development. Protective 'farm-like' microbiota associated with lower asthma risk exhibited higher abundance of outdoor-associated bacterial taxa, which are less prevalent in homes with high precipitation.
A new study has identified thousands of shared genetic variants between patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and psychiatric disorders such as bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression, and anxiety. This discovery provides a new understanding of the brain-gut axis and holds promise for developing effective treatments for IBS.
Researchers have found preliminary evidence supporting quantum gravity models that predict an energy-dependent reduction in speed of ultrarelativistic particles. This effect, expected to be small, has been observed in gamma-ray bursts and ultra-high-energy neutrinos detected by Fermi and IceCube telescopes.
A recent study by the University of Bergen found that 22% of Norwegian children aged 6-16 had PFAS levels above the safety limit set by the European Food and Safety Authority. This exposure has been linked to reduced vaccine response, lower birth weight, and certain types of cancers.
A study from the University of Bergen reveals that women with a first normal weight offspring and a small second offspring have an increased risk of cardiovascular mortality. The research, published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, also found reduced risk if the second offspring was large.
A new guide has been created to standardize fossil pollen datasets, enabling researchers to compile and analyze large-scale syntheses of palaeoecological data. The FOSSILPOL workflow and R-package provide a step-by-step process for handling data preparation, ensuring good data quality and minimizing erroneous interpretations.
Research reveals that brain tumor cells communicate with astrocytes through microtubes, transferring mitochondria to enhance growth. This connection increases treatment resistance and tumorigenicity in glioblastoma tumors.
A unique analysis of 205 fossil pollen records provides insights into past ecosystem dynamics in Asia during the Holocene. The study finds that vegetation change has been generally heterogeneous across space and time, but has become more homogeneous due to human activity.
A new interactive map created by researchers provides detailed information on the extent and characteristics of river channel belts worldwide. The study's findings suggest that these ecosystems play a vital role in carbon storage and climate change predictions.
Researchers reconstructing neurons from ctenophore nerve net discover a continuous neural network, challenging the neuron doctrine. The finding has potential to provide key information on the evolutionary origin of nervous systems.
Researchers Pawel Burkhardt and Fred Wolf will study the simple nervous system of marine organisms to understand brain evolution. The project aims to reveal the neural network of ctenophores, a predator with an alien-like brain.
A recent study from the University of Bergen found that elevated plasma methylmalonic acid is associated with an increased risk of acute myocardial infarction and mortality in patients with suspected or verified coronary heart disease. Higher plasma MMA levels were linked to reduced renal function and low vitamin B12 status, but also p...
Researchers at the University of Bergen have developed a method to predict cancer patient survival within hours of chemotherapy. By analyzing protein ERK1/2 levels in blood samples, they can identify patients who are responding or not responding to treatment, enabling early intervention.
Shift workers are at increased risk of severe COVID-19 compared to day workers due to sleep deprivation's negative impact on the immune system. Those who worked face-to-face with others had a higher risk of infection, but not more severe outcomes.
A study of 35 sarcoidosis patients and 35 healthy controls revealed distinct microbial profiles in the lower airways, with an excess of Aspergillus and lower antimicrobial peptides in sarcoidosis patients. This finding suggests a possible connection between the microbiome and disease development in sarcoidosis.
A large meta-analysis of over 500 measures from 350,000 participants found that women have a small but consistent advantage in finding and remembering words. The female advantage is also influenced by the sex/gender of the leading scientist, with female scientists reporting a larger advantage.
A new study from the University of Bergen found that prophylactic anti-malarials can save money and reduce hospital readmissions for severely anaemic children in malaria-endemic areas. The research showed a 70% reduction in readmissions and deaths among these children.
A new study has found a potential link between high-dose folic acid use in pregnant women with epilepsy and an increased risk of childhood cancer. The research, published in JAMA Neurology, suggests that children born to mothers who took high-dose folic acid supplements during pregnancy may be at higher risk of developing cancer.
A recent study found that low-level mosaic methylation of the BRCA1 gene is associated with an increased risk of triple-negative breast cancer and high-grade serous ovarian cancer. The study confirms that such methylation may be a cancer risk factor, raising questions about its potential impact on other known cancer genes.
An international team of researchers has used data science to reveal the universal rules shaping cells' power stations. The study found that genes encoding subunits of larger cellular machines are most likely to be retained in organelle DNA.
A new study from the University of Bergen analyzed drug decisions in Norway between 2014 and 2019, using confidential drug prices. The researchers found that coverage decisions align with priority setting criteria, accepting higher costs for more severe diseases.
A new research centre, PRESIS-DIA, will study the causes of diabetes development over a lifetime and integrate genetics, cell biology, and clinical information. The centre aims to develop customised, unique treatment for individuals, enabling better diagnosis and therapeutic strategies.
A new study reveals that large-scale hydrological models producing global irrigation water withdrawal estimates are unreliable due to overlooking uncertainties and traditional irrigator practices. The researchers argue that these biases can lead to grave policy misjudgments, devastating consequences and inaccurate water management.
Researchers developed a new theory explaining mountain belt formation, suggesting that internal plate strength limits height and size. Surface processes, including erosion, play a key role in shaping these features.
A study of over 4 million pregnancies found that exposure to valproate and topiramate during pregnancy doubles the risk of autism and intellectual disability in children. The largest such study confirms previous findings and highlights the need for informed decision-making on treatment options.
A new study from Norway found that COPD patients have a higher degree of coronary artery calcification and narrower coronary arteries. The researchers discovered an increased risk of coronary disease in COPD patients, independent of disease severity, emphasizing the importance of early detection.
A new study finds family-based behavioral treatment improves weight-related outcomes significantly more than usual treatment among children aged 6-18 years with severe obesity. The treatment model was delivered at an outpatient clinic and consists of 17 sessions over six months, involving school and leisure activities.
Researchers at the University of Bergen found that genes linked to extreme obesity, appetite, and energy consumption regulate child growth. The study, published in Nature Metabolism, provides insight into mechanisms controlling appetite and energy metabolism early in life, potentially leading to better treatment for obesity.
A team of researchers found that evolution has an overwhelming preference for simple algorithms, leading to the emergence of highly symmetric structures in biology. This is because simple recipes are more efficient and easier to follow than complex ones, resulting in a higher probability of producing symmetrical outcomes.
A study published in Cell Metabolism shows that nicotinamide riboside supplementation significantly increases NAD levels in the human brain and improves Parkinson's disease symptoms, suggesting a potential new treatment approach.
A large Norwegian cohort study found a weak association between maternal consumption of sweetened carbonated beverages during pregnancy and increased ADHD symptoms in offspring at 8 years of age. The study suggests that even small reductions in SCB intake may be important for reducing children's ADHD symptoms at the population level.
Researchers at the University of Bergen have discovered a new understanding of dopamine's regulatory mechanisms, which could lead to breakthroughs in treating neurodegenerative diseases. The study found that dopamine can bind to an enzyme called tyrosine hydroxylase, inactivating it and controlling its own production.
Research reveals lipids from obesity make cancer cells more aggressive and prone to form tumors. Obesity increases the risk of developing cancer by altering the environment surrounding cancerous cells, allowing them to adapt and form tumors.
Patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) have a different microbiome composition in their lower airways than those with COPD or healthy individuals. The study found that IPF patients share similarities between their oral cavity and lower airway microbiomes, suggesting microaspiration as a potential cause.
Younger male exposures to Ascaris roundworms show striking reductions in lung function and nearly five times higher odds of having asthma. The study highlights a previously overlooked risk factor for respiratory health in Europe.
The number of wild bees has fallen by 25% since 1990, threatening plant reproduction and food production. Researchers must assume social responsibility to communicate their knowledge and work in transdisciplinary coalitions to halt the decline.
A study published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology found that mothers who worked with cleaning agents and disinfectants before conception had a 71% higher risk of their child developing asthma. The study investigated 3318 offspring-mother pairs and suggested that exposure to these chemicals may influence health outcome...
The PROTECT project aims to improve global refugee protection by examining the potential of Compacts and their impact on states' ability to fulfill Refugee Convention objectives. The study proposes solutions to address current challenges in international refugee governance.
Researchers found biochemical changes in ME patients' blood, supporting the theory that ME is linked to impaired cellular energy supply. The study identified distinct metabolic signatures and adaptations among patients, which may relate to disease severity.
A study published in Nature Medicine found that over 50% of young adults with mild to moderate COVID-19 developed persistent symptoms six months later. These symptoms included impaired memory, concentration difficulties, fatigue, shortness of breath, and loss of smell or taste.
A new study reveals that smoking during puberty can have negative consequences for future generations, including lower lung function and increased risk of obesity. Researchers analyzed data from the RHINESSA and RHINE studies, finding a link between pre-pubertal tobacco smoke exposure and health outcomes in offspring.
A new study found that global ecosystem changes began to accelerate around 11,000 years ago, with a second period of rapid change starting between 4.6 and 2.8 thousand years ago. The researchers used fossil pollen records to compare rates of change across different continents and regions.
Researchers discovered that organisms like plants, fungi, and corals use gene conversion to inherit less mutated oDNA, unlike humans and animals which rely on a bottleneck process. This finding could have implications for crop plants where gene conversion can cause sterility.
A new study from the University of Bergen reveals that targeted therapy using PARP inhibitors can be effective in treating early-stage triple negative breast cancers. The study found a significant response rate among patients not harboring germline mutations, highlighting a potential for improved personalized treatment.
Researchers discovered a link between the mutated enzyme phenylalanine hydroxylase (PAH) and increased oxidative stress in mouse models of Folling Disease. This finding may explain some comorbidities found in adult PKU patients and has implications for understanding the disease.