Articles tagged with Nutrients
Increased precipitation from climate change will substantially overload U.S. waterways with excess nitrogen, leading to eutrophication and harmful algal blooms. The Midwest and Northeast are expected to be particularly affected, with a one-fifth increase in nutrient pollution by the end of the century.
Researchers found that plant architectures mimic subway networks by balancing competing objectives of cost and performance. By analyzing 3D scans of growing plants, the team identified a universal design principle guiding plant growth, which could help increase crop yields or breed plants better adapted to climate change.
Researchers found that middle-aged participants with higher levels of lutein had neural responses more similar to those of younger individuals. This suggests that lutein may have cognitive benefits for early life stages. The study aimed to understand how diet impacts cognition throughout the lifespan.
Researchers from University of Waterloo found that small wetlands have a significant role in preventing excess nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus from reaching waterbodies. The study suggests that protection efforts should focus on preserving smaller wetlands, which are more effective at filtering environmental contaminants.
A study from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that improving diet quality over time is associated with lower total and cardiovascular mortality. The study analyzed data from nearly 74,000 adults over a 12-year period and found that even modest changes in diet quality can significantly reduce the risk of death.
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and Tokyo Institute of Technology found that rangeomorphs, some of the first large organisms, grew up to two meters tall by changing their body shape to extract nutrients. This adaptation allowed them to thrive in a changing ocean environment.
Researchers at the University of Warwick discovered that phototrophic and heterotrophic bacteria collaborate to cycle nutrients, feeding the ecosystem. This interaction is crucial for maintaining a balanced nutrient level, supporting half of the planet's primary production and oxygen supply.
A new study reveals that malaria parasites actively adapt to a host's nutritional status, with mice eating 30% fewer calories showing significantly lower parasite loads. The parasite's rate of replication depends on the host's calorie intake, potentially dictating the outcome of a malaria infection.
A study found that mice eating 30% fewer calories had a lower parasite load and lived longer. The parasite adapts by slowing its replication in response to host's nutritional status.
Researchers have developed a natural bioplastic from soy protein capable of absorbing up to 36 times its own weight. The new material is environmentally friendly and has the potential to replace synthetic polymers used in hygiene products.
A new study by Duke University estimates that seagulls feeding at landfills transport and deposit over 240 tons of nitrogen and 39 tons of phosphorus into nearby lakes or reservoirs each year. This nutrient overload contributes to algal blooms, oxygen depletion, and ecological and economic impacts.
A new study reveals how mass wildebeest drownings impact the ecology of the Mara River. The research found that wildebeest carcasses provide a rich source of nutrients to the river's food web, supporting fish and scavenger populations. This subsidy delivers terrestrial nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon to the river.
UNC researchers discovered that Set2 enzyme is essential for maintaining proper transcription during cellular stress, preventing mis-expression of genes and promoting cancer initiation. The study's findings have implications for understanding cancer development and potential therapeutic strategies.
Researchers at Hiroshima University have developed a highly safe and practical biocontainment strategy for GMOs, utilizing a phosphite-based control method. The new method has shown promise in reducing the risk of GMO escape and proliferation, making it an attractive solution for legislators to consider.
Researchers at UFZ discovered that fungi increase bacterial activity in dry soils by supplying water and nutrients, enabling them to thrive. This study reveals the important role of fungi in soils, including their function as pumping stations and pipelines for water and substrates.
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin identified several plant-based compounds that can prevent or slow down prostate cancer growth. The study found that combining these compounds, such as ursolic acid and curcumin, with glutamine can block the nutrient uptake needed by prostate cancer cells.
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have identified a plant protein crucial for communication with fungi, enabling mutually beneficial symbiosis. The study found that a transporter molecule helps plants signal to fungi, promoting nutrient exchange and improving crop yields.
Researchers at the University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center discovered that the enzyme ACSS2 enables brain tumors to thrive in a nutrient-deprived environment by converting acetate into a carbon-based food source. This finding offers new potential treatment approaches for this deadly disease.
Research suggests that older adults require more protein than previously thought to maintain muscle mass and prevent weight loss. Experts argue for increased focus on leucine-rich proteins like milk and whey to support elderly health.
A team has introduced a controlled delivery system for micronutrients based on biohybrid microgels. The system adheres selectively to leaves and slowly releases nutrients, minimizing environmental problems and plant damage.
Marine microorganisms rely on iron to recycle dead matter and release nutrients such as phosphorus. This process is crucial in the tropical North Atlantic, where nitrogen limitation may be replaced by phosphorus limitation, influenced by human activities.
Researchers found correlations between blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids and fluid intelligence in healthy elderly adults, suggesting a potential role for dietary intake of these nutrients. The studies also linked the balance of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to memory preservation and brain structure.
Researchers found that man-made dam reservoirs trap nearly one-fifth of the organic carbon moving from land to ocean via rivers. This lack of representation in climate models highlights the need for better understanding of reservoir impacts on the Earth's climate.
A team of scientists has discovered that breast cancer cells rely on a different nutrient metabolism to produce energy than normal cells and non-metastasizing cancer cells. Inhibiting this process reduces metastases by over 60% in mouse models.
A UH-led team is developing engineered T cells that can survive within a tumor despite limited nutrients. This innovative approach aims to increase the effectiveness of immunotherapy for cancer patients.
A new study found that consuming excess choline, an essential nutrient in a Western diet, raises levels of the clot-enhancing compound TMAO and platelet clumping in both vegans/vegetarians and omnivores. Taking a daily baby aspirin may reduce this effect.
Researchers at IBS discovered a new function of DNA repair protein SHPRH, which regulates ribosome synthesis in response to nutrient availability. The protein's behavior changes during cellular starvation, allowing it to quickly recover ribosome production upon nutrient reintroduction.
Researchers found that bacteria in two separate populations can synchronize their oscillations to coordinate nutrient sharing, promoting growth. This communication strategy is similar to engineered systems and allows each community to take turns consuming limited resources, leading to a faster average growth rate.
Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi can obtain lipids from their host plants, which are essential for their growth and reproduction. This discovery highlights the importance of lipid transfer in these symbiotic relationships, suggesting that AM fungi depend on their hosts for survival and nutrient uptake.
A study found that a high-fat, high-sugar diet during pregnancy can disrupt metabolic processes, leading to poor glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity. This may program the mother for potential health complications, such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease, later in life.
A new study led by University of Wyoming researchers reveals that dust is a crucial factor in mountainous forest ecosystems, dominating nutrient budgets despite continuous erosion. The study found that dust contains plant-essential nutrients like phosphorus, which is more abundant than nutrients from bedrock.
Researchers have found that dust from the Gobi Desert is providing more phosphorus than previously thought for plants in the Sierra Nevada mountains, including giant sequoias. The study suggests that dust may be shaping this iconic California ecosystem and could help predict forest response to climate change.
A new study found that dust provides important inputs of the plant-growth limiting nutrient phosphorus to western Sierra Nevada ecosystems. This discovery has implications for predicting forest response to changes in climate and land use.
Washington State University researchers discovered a unique structure in plants that offloads nutrients from leaves to fruits, seeds, and branches. By targeting this structure, scientists can increase sink strength, drawing more nutrients to desired parts of the plant.
Researchers found that dust from the Gobi Desert supplies phosphorus to Sierra Nevada plants, which is essential for their growth. This discovery highlights the crucial role of dust in supporting life in geologically young mountain ecosystems.
A new study by University of Cologne researchers reveals that herbivores have a significant positive impact on plant biodiversity. The interaction between nutrient availability and consumer species diversity is found to be crucial in maintaining producer diversity, highlighting the importance of preserving this balance for ecosystem he...
A recent study analyzing 147 northern lakes reveals that many rely on nutrients from tree leaves, pine needles, and other land-grown plants to feed aquatic life. This underscores the importance of understanding how landscape changes impact lake food webs for effective freshwater management.
Climate scientist Michael Rawlins will study the impacts of climate change on coastal lagoons and rivers in northern Alaska. The five-year project aims to understand changes in carbon and nutrient content and their effects on ecosystem dynamics.
Scientists at UNC Chapel Hill have identified a key genetic switch that helps soil bacteria living on and inside plant roots harvest phosphate. This discovery raises the possibility of probiotic treatments to increase plant efficiency and address the impending global phosphate shortage.
The Association for the Sciences of Limnology & Oceanography (ASLO) announced the winners of the Nutrient Sensor Challenge, a market challenge aimed at developing affordable and accurate nutrient sensors. The Systea S.p.A. sensor won both Nitrate and Phosphate sensor categories, while the National Oceanography Centre (NOC) team receive...
The Nutrient Sensor Challenge aims to develop affordable and accurate nutrient sensors for aquatic environments. Winners will be announced at the ASLO meeting on March 2, marking progress in reducing nutrient pollution.
A recent study published in Global Change Biology found that diverse fish populations play a crucial role in maintaining ecosystem balance. Larger fish like suckers and catfish store nutrients, contributing to stream biological productivity. Non-native fish also serve as buffers for ecosystems against environmental change.
A study found that high EPA and DHA omega-3 levels in red blood cells were associated with a lower risk of all-cause mortality in postmenopausal women. Women aged 65-80 with the highest quartile of omega-3 blood levels were 20% less likely to die from any cause.
A new USDA grant aims to determine if stream-bank legacy sediments are significant sources of nutrients to surface waters. The study will focus on understanding the fate of legacy sediments, their microbial community composition and nutrient transformation processes in aquatic ecosystems.
A new study uses X-ray synchrotron radiation to analyze human minibrains, revealing the distribution of essential micronutrients such as phosphorus and zinc. The results show that these nutrients play a crucial role in brain formation and are related to memory deficits and psychiatric disorders like schizophrenia.
Researchers found that diatoms' rapid growth creates algal blooms that deplete nutrients in the upper water layer, which then affect global ocean currents. Diatoms absorb zinc and silicon to form shells and transport these trace elements through deep ocean currents.
Researchers found that pasta consumption is associated with a higher diet quality, greater adherence to the U.S. Dietary Guidelines, and lower levels of saturated fat and added sugar compared to non-pasta eaters.
A new study published in Nature forecasts disruption to alpine ecosystem health due to climate change. Rising temperatures are expected to decouple key nutrient cycles in mountain soils and plants, threatening the function of mountaintop ecosystems and their ability to provide clean water.
A new study finds that despite a 2011 pledge by US chain restaurants to improve the nutritional value of children's menu options, little progress has been made. Many restaurants have replaced soda as the default beverage but offer similar amounts of sugar in other drinks.
A study by researchers at the University of Basel found that meals trigger an inflammatory response in the body, which plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar levels. This mechanism is dependent on bacteria and nutrients ingested during meals, highlighting the importance of adequate nutrition for immune function.
A new study found that chain restaurants participating in a National Restaurant Association initiative made no significant changes to the nutritional quality of their children's menus. Despite individual restaurant pledges to reduce sugary drinks, they still made up 80% of kids' beverage options.
Researchers at Newcastle University have discovered a 'pedal bin machine' of gut bacteria that acquires nutrients in the human large bowel. The study provides fundamental insights into the functioning of the microbiota and its role in human health and nutrition.
Scientists have developed a method to predict full-scale algae blooms in lakes and reservoirs, enabling resource managers to take action before they develop. Automated monitoring systems that identify regime shifts can detect early warnings more than two weeks prior to the bloom.
Researchers uncovered a molecular pathway that responds to nutrient scarcity and lowers synapse activity in fruit fly larvae. This finding suggests that fasting may be beneficial by reducing neurotransmitter release and saving energy expenditure.
A new study found that a combination of cold preservation and ex-vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) can extend donor lung preservation time to over 12 hours without jeopardizing recipient outcomes. This technique has the potential to increase organ availability by reducing geographical limitations and enabling longer-distance transports.
A new species of fungus-parasitizing orchid, Lecanorchis tabugawaensis, has been discovered in Japan. The orchid obtains its nutrients through a special symbiotic relationship with fungi, a phenomenon known as mycoheterotrophy.
Researchers discovered that two-liquid cocktails exhibit long-range correlations at equilibrium and when disturbed, resulting in coexistence of different characteristics within the same fluid. Understanding these effects is crucial for studying diffusion mechanisms in various physical and biological processes.
Researchers found that patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) who consumed more fruits and vegetables experienced better function around the time of diagnosis. The study suggests that a diet high in antioxidants and carotenoids may help minimize ALS severity.
Research finds that insects can contribute well-rounded meals with essential minerals like calcium, copper and zinc. Crickets have higher levels of iron than other insects, making them a promising source of this crucial nutrient.
A new study found that antioxidant nutrients, fruits, and vegetable intake are associated with better ALS function at baseline. The analysis of 302 ALS patients suggested promoting fruit and vegetable intake to support nutritional care.