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Research suggests that genetics play a role in salt taste preference, with some individuals preferring salty foods over others. The study found that supertasters, who experience tastes more intensely, consume more salt due to their sensitivity to bitter tastes.
Scientists have isolated a gene that allows Pteris vittata ferns to tolerate high levels of arsenic, a toxic metal. This gene enables the plant to accumulate and store arsenic in its fronds, effectively cleaning up contaminated soils and waters.
Bengt Roland Långström, a professor at Uppsala University in Sweden, has been recognized for his work in nuclear medicine. He is being honored with the Georg Charles de Hevesy Nuclear Pioneer Award for his over 20 years of experience in synthesizing and applying radiolabeled tracers for PET.
Researchers found that lowering salt intake is more effective than antihypertensive medications in controlling blood pressure for kidney patients. Achieving dry-weight through diet and dialysis prescription can also provide benefits to the heart.
CSIRO researchers have developed a salt-tolerant durum wheat that yields 25% more grain than the parent variety in saline soils. This breakthrough will enable wheat farmers to achieve higher yields of durum wheat in salty areas.
Research on Martian impact craters reveals a complex geologic history involving liquid water, ice, volcanism, tectonism, and aeolian processes. Additionally, studies of floods from Pleistocene Glacial Lake Missoula and volcanic activity in Guatemala provide insights into Earth's crust formation and plate tectonic processes.
Recent studies have shed new light on explosive volcanic eruptions in the ocean, a 300-million-year-old forest from the Andes, and innovative methods for dating sedimentary rocks. Researchers have discovered a unique eruption style dubbed 'Poseidic,' characterized by uninterrupted magma ascent, while fossil evidence supports an ecologi...
A genome mapping technique has been demonstrated to speed up the process of finding specific genes by quickly identifying genetic associations. This method compares DNA sequences across multiple individuals and identifies similarities that narrow the scope of the search for a particular gene.
Researchers at MIT and Korea have developed a new approach to desalination called ion concentration polarization that can remove contaminants, viruses, and bacteria while producing fresh water. The system is small, portable, and efficient, making it suitable for disaster sites or remote locations.
University of Utah engineers created a computer-controlled hand and arm support to aid precision tasks with less fatigue. The Active Handrest allows users to maintain control while sensing tool position or force, increasing precision in tasks like surgery, painting, and electronics repair.
A Purdue University study reveals that high humidity in bathrooms and kitchens can cause vitamins and health supplements to lose their potency. Storing products in dry conditions, below their deliquescence relative humidities, can help maintain their effectiveness.
A voluntary effort to reduce salt in processed foods could lead to a 9.5% decline in Americans' salt intake, preventing strokes and heart attacks in nearly a million people. The initiative is estimated to save $32.1 billion in medical costs and extend the lives of Americans by 1.3 million years.
At high altitudes, athletes in skill sports such as figure skating and ski jumping must retool highly technical moves to accommodate reduced air resistance. In contrast, endurance sports like cross-country skiing benefit from acclimatization periods ranging from three to two weeks.
Experts say altitude affects athletes' times due to less oxygen delivery to muscles and reduced air density, impacting speed skating, ski jumping, and skiing events. Athletes need time to adjust to changes in projectile motion and breathing at high altitudes.
A new $1.3 million study aims to understand and simulate 'cold-air pools' that trap pollutants in the Salt Lake Valley, causing poor air quality. The research will utilize models and instruments to analyze temperature and wind patterns, shedding light on the challenges of simulating these events.
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine suggests that reducing daily salt intake can prevent up to 120,000 fewer cases of heart disease, strokes, and heart attacks. The European Society of Cardiology calls for EU-wide legislation to restrict salt content in processed foods.
A new study suggests that reducing salt in the American diet by just one-half teaspoon per day could prevent nearly 100,000 heart attacks and 92,000 deaths annually. This reduction in salt intake could also save the US around $24 billion in healthcare costs.
A study by the University of Gothenburg found that young Swedish men are consuming at least double the recommended daily amount of salt. The high salt intake may lead to high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart problems and stroke, although no direct connection was detected in the study.
The National Salt Reduction Initiative proposes targets to reduce sodium levels in packaged and restaurant foods by 25% over five years. The initiative aims to decrease the nation's salt intake by 20% and prevent thousands of premature deaths.
A team of researchers has made a breakthrough discovery about the defective protein that causes cystic fibrosis, understanding its special relationship with pH levels inside cells. By regulating acid-base balance, the protein controls salt transport and cell survival, offering hope for developing new therapies to restore function.
Researchers found Prussian blue can create essential biological molecules, including hydrogen cyanide and urea, under early Earth-like conditions. This study offers an alternative explanation for the formation of Banded Iron Formations.
Researchers at the University of Leicester have identified over 90% of Sicilian temples facing east, sparking new insights into Ancient Greek practices. The study suggests an 'astronomical fingerprint' may distinguish between Greek and native settlements.
A recent Canadian study reveals that half of Canadians believe they consume too much salt, but only half are taking action to reduce their sodium intake. Despite having some knowledge about the health risks of excessive sodium consumption, many respondents lack awareness on how much salt is considered too much.
The University of Utah has celebrated the 'first light' of its new research telescope at 9,600 feet elevation on Frisco Peak. The 32-inch reflecting telescope took initial pictures on Oct. 15 and will be used for scientific observations starting next spring.
A Canadian study reveals that the adoption of Western diets led to an increase in diastolic and systolic blood pressures among Inuit populations, with a significant drop in consumption of traditional nutrient-rich foods. The study emphasizes the importance of reducing sodium intake through dietary changes.
A USGS study reveals over 40% of urban streams have chlorides above recommended federal criteria for aquatic protection. Chloride from deicing salt use is a major source, with levels as high as 4,000 ppm during winter months.
Researchers have developed a process that cleans wastewater and generates electricity, also removing 90% of salt from brackish water or seawater. The system uses microbial desalination cells to convert wastewater into clean water producing electricity.
Researchers use GM technique to contain salt in plant parts, reducing damage and increasing tolerance. The technology holds promise for crops like rice, wheat, and barley, improving global food security.
Researchers detect sodium salts in Enceladus plume, confirming presence of salty ocean beneath moon's surface. The concentration of sodium chloride is estimated to be similar to Earth's oceans, with a concentration of 0.1-0.3 moles per kilogram of water.
Researchers at Sandia National Laboratories discovered that a block of salt can stretch rather than shatter, defying its brittle nature. This finding has potential implications for desalination efforts and understanding sea salt aerosols, which affect cloud nucleation, smog formation, and asthma triggers.
A UNH researcher received a Presidential Environmental Award for his work on the South Coast Habitat Restoration Project, which restored ecologically important eelgrass meadows to tidal ponds in Rhode Island. The project utilized a site selection model developed by the researcher, identifying locations most favorable to eelgrass growth.
Researchers found that interrupting selenoprotein production can halt growth of bacteria such as Clostridium difficile and Treponema denticola. The study uses auranofin, an FDA-approved gold salt compound, to block bacterial growth by altering selenium metabolism.
The Réseau Respecti-coeur program emphasizes personalized nutrition, allowing patients to adapt their healthy eating habits to their taste and lifestyle. Interactive cooking demonstrations and recipes provide support for heart-healthy meal preparation.
Scientists have discovered a mutant form of Arabidopsis with twice the amount of suberin, allowing them to test the theory that suberin blocks water and nutrient absorption. By adjusting suberin levels, plants can be engineered to absorb beneficial nutrients more efficiently.
A recent study found that nearly one-third of healthy, young black adolescents have an impaired renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system, which regulates blood pressure. This dysfunction may lead to difficult hypertension in adulthood. Researchers hope to identify youth at risk using genetic mutations linked to hypertensive kidney disease.
Researcher identifies wind erosion, salinization, and waterlogging as major land degradation indicators in Abu Dhabi Emirate. The study suggests conservation strategies and management options to combat desertification through better resource management.
Scientists find novel salt storage site in the skin and a gene regulator controlling blood pressure regulation. A high-salt diet leads to increased lymphatic vessels, but the process behind this storage and its relevance to human disease are not yet fully understood.
A new theory suggests that massive emissions of halogenated gases from giant salt lakes at the end of the Permian Age contributed to the world's largest mass extinction. The researchers calculated that these emissions could have caused catastrophic effects on vegetation, leading to irreparable damage.
Pacific Northwest National Laboratory scientists have developed new materials that improve the power efficiency of blue OLEDs by at least 25 percent. These advancements aim to overcome major research challenges and provide a solution for large-scale applications in rooms and buildings.
A recent study suggests that significantly reducing daily salt intake can have a profound impact on heart disease cases and deaths. By lowering salt consumption by just 3 grams per day, researchers estimate that nearly half a million fewer new heart disease cases and over 200,000 fewer deaths could occur in the US over a decade.
Researchers found that rats deficient in sodium chloride shied away from pleasurable activities, leading to a potential link between salt cravings and depression. High salt intake contributes to high blood pressure and other health problems, but the study suggests salt may have a mood-elevating effect.
The ACS National Meeting features a vast array of research on nanotechnology, spanning topics such as green manufacturing processes and medical applications. The event is expected to bring together over 11,000 scientists and showcase nearly 1,000 research papers.
A study of 1900 Chinese participants found that individuals with metabolic syndrome are more sensitive to salt intake, leading to increased blood pressure responses. This finding suggests that reducing sodium intake could be a crucial component in managing blood pressure for patients with multiple risk factors for metabolic syndrome.
A Canadian Medical Association Journal editorial warns of the dangers of excessive salt intake, citing that populations with very low salt consumption have no hypertension. The authors recommend a maximum daily intake of 2.8g for active young people and 2.2g for older adults.
Researchers have found that female hormones play a crucial role in the body's ability to regulate salt levels, potentially explaining why women are less prone to salt-sensitive hypertension. The study suggests that estrogen drives the beneficial action of ETA receptors, which increase sodium excretion without increasing blood pressure.
A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that reducing salt intake can have cardioprotective effects beyond lowering blood pressure. The research found benefits for people with normal blood pressure and those who are overweight or obese, starting as early as a few weeks after sodium reduction.
Researchers identified a specific mutation in a binding structure common to dozens of kinases, leading to severe autoimmune kidney disease in mice. The study showed that eliminating Lyn kinase activity causes B cell hyperactivity and autoimmune reactions.
The GSA Bulletin features studies on climate change sensitivity, Mars geology, and groundwater flow. Carbon-14 dating of Irish marine mud suggests the ice sheet was highly sensitive to small climate changes.
Genetic analysis indicates that the first Americans arrived in North America via at least two separate groups. The Pacific coastline and an ice-free corridor between the Rocky Mountains were key migration routes. This dual origin scenario has major implications for Native American studies, including language family origins.
A systematic review and meta-analysis found that bismuth compounds were associated with a low risk of adverse events, with the exception of dark stools, which has little clinical significance. The study suggests that bismuth-containing regimens may be a safe alternative to PPI-based triple therapies for H. pylori eradication.
Scientists at A*STAR have found imidazolium salts with powerful antioxidant properties that could fight diseases. They also efficiently convert carbohydrates into versatile chemical compounds for biofuel production.
A team of paleontologists from the University of Utah and independent scientists have found no evidence of dinosaur tracks at the 'dinosaur dance floor' site in northern Arizona. Instead, they suggest the features may be unusual potholes eroded in the sandstone.
The ASPB Education Foundation and NSF fund won first place in the Science magazine 2008 Science and Engineering Visualization Challenge with their interactive biology gaming module, Genomics Digital Lab (GDL). The GDL game proved its worth among a strong field of competitors and is now available for free educational use.
Researchers found that ants living more than 60 miles inland preferred a 1% salt solution over a sugar solution 10 times more concentrated. This preference was true for plant-eating ants, but not carnivorous ones.
China faces a significant health and economic challenge due to rising chronic diseases, including high blood pressure and smoking. The country has an ageing population and increasing rates of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease, with tobacco use being a major factor in these trends.
Researchers found that living in a walkable neighborhood can reduce the risk of obesity by up to six pounds. The study used census data from Salt Lake County and found that neighborhoods built before 1950 were associated with lower BMI values.
Scientists at Virginia Tech have found a novel mechanism for demineralization of noncrystalline silicas, which can dissolve up to 100 times faster than expected. This breakthrough has significant implications for the development of biomedical implants and synthetic materials with bone-like properties.
A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island is working on developing a new variety of salt-tolerant grass that can thrive in roadside environments. The project focuses on identifying a salt tolerance limit for native and ornamental turf grasses, with the ultimate goal of improving highway maintenance.
A study published in The Lancet found that primary hyperaldosteronism is more common than previously thought, particularly in patients with resistant hypertension. Researchers analyzed data from 20 years and confirmed the diagnosis using salt suppression tests and spironolactone treatment.
Researchers found that 'flat' carbonated drinks lack essential salts and sugars for oral rehydration solution. They contain too much sugar and not enough sodium and potassium, making them an inadequate alternative.