Articles tagged with Scientific Journals
A new study reveals that optimal timing of cultural management techniques such as careful rotary hoeing, delayed planting, and diverse crop rotations can significantly impact organic weed control. By reducing weed emergence and promoting soil fertility, these methods help crops become more competitive against weeds.
A new framework for global conservation prioritization is presented, incorporating four-step process of harm avoidance, minimization, remediation, and offsetting. The approach aims to establish effective conservation priorities, bridging current regulatory gaps and enabling more efficient conservation.
A multidisciplinary panel of experts discussed the role of medicinal cannabis in alleviating chronic pain and easing the opioid crisis. Despite strict federal laws, state laws allowing medicinal cannabis have impacted communities most affected by opioid use.
A study of over 600 women found no association between hormone levels and facial attractiveness, challenging the hypothesis that women prefer more masculine mates when fertile. The findings also did not support the idea that hormonal contraceptives dampen preferences for masculine faces.
A study published in Evolutionary Psychological Science found that women prioritize practical qualities over flashy displays of wealth when evaluating potential partners. Men who conspicuously display their wealth are perceived as less committed to long-term relationships and more interested in short-term sex.
Researchers found that Celecoxib treatment increased utrophin protein levels and improved muscle function in DMD mouse models. The study suggests that Celecoxib may have therapeutic potential for addressing key features of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
A new study found that consumers tend to make choices in a 'boundedly rational' way, relying on predispositions while keeping an open mind to strong evidence. This is particularly true when product quality is ambiguous, such as with generic products versus brand-name alternatives.
A study found that individuals with a DCC gene mutation had reduced connectivity between brain regions involved in reward processing, leading to less impulsive behavior and lower cigarette smoking. The researchers also observed decreased volume in the striatum, a brain region critical for motivation and pleasure.
A study published in Psychological Science found that imagining a positive outcome for an upcoming event can color one's memory of the event, leading to a rosier reflection. Participants who imagined scenarios in a positive light also rated actual events more positively, suggesting that optimism can transfer to a more positive recall.
A study by Yale University researchers found that newspaper op-eds have a lasting impact on people's views, regardless of their political affiliation or initial stance. The study, which included experiments with the general public and elites, showed that op-eds can change minds on policy issues for a cost-effective estimated $0.50 to $...
The British Journal of Pharmacology has published updated guidance for authors on designing experiments, analyzing data, and presenting results. The editorials aim to improve reproducibility and transparency in preclinical research by providing approaches to data presentation and checklists for immunoblotting and immunohistochemistry.
Janardan K. Reddy, a world-renowned pathologist, has been awarded the ASIP Gold-Headed Cane Award for his significant research contributions to liver biology, particularly peroxisomes and carcinogenesis. He is also recognized for his exceptional teaching and mentoring skills.
Research suggests that imagining an object can produce the ventriloquist illusion and its aftereffect, changing future perception of sound. The brain integrates information from multiple senses to produce a coherent experience of the world, making it difficult to distinguish between real and imagined stimuli.
Researchers found that participants saw a neutral face as smiling more when paired with an unseen positive image. The study suggests that our emotional experiences shape our perception of the world.
Researchers propose causal chains as an approach to understanding interplay between social and ecological spheres. These chains identify ordered sequences of effects on how a system responds to perturbations, with implications for policy and management.
The April 2018 issue of Vascular Medicine explores the latest imaging and diagnostic techniques for vascular disease. Key findings include updates on ABI testing, duplex ultrasound, MRA, and CTA, as well as recent advances in MRI for patients with PAD.
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) has announced its annual award lecturers, who will present at the Annual Meeting in San Diego from April 21-25. The awards recognize outstanding contributions to biochemistry and molecular biology.
A study published in EPJ Data Science found that fiction books, especially those with high initial sales numbers, are more likely to become bestsellers. Non-fiction titles, however, are more likely to retain their bestseller status once achieved.
A study published in Psychological Science found that people tend to use more emotional language when trying to persuade an audience, even if it may not be effective. The researchers used a quantitative linguistic analysis tool to analyze reviews and found that participants used more emotional descriptors when trying to persuade readers.
Cats deaf from an early age exhibit increased connections between auditory cortex and superior colliculus, a midbrain region responsible for directing the animal's environment. This reorganization may support enhanced information processing.
A novel study found sex-specific responses to maternal diet and androgen excess in animal offspring, with female offspring developing anxiety-like behavior due to maternal androgen exposure. Male offspring were unaffected by maternal androgens but displayed anxiety-like behavior on a high-fat-high-sucrose diet.
Researchers found that participants reciprocated more with wealthy individuals, even when they displayed equal generosity. This led to a widening of the wealth gap as recipients favored the wealthy, resulting in increased social capital disparities.
A recent study found that the rate of hip replacement revision surgery has decreased in all age groups except those between 45 and 64 years old. In this age group, the revision rate increased by over 30%, indicating a need for longer-lasting implants.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School propose a coordinated effort to develop clear definitions of acupuncture points and evaluate their biological basis. The study aims to address the skepticism surrounding acupuncture's legitimacy in mainstream healthcare.
The researchers fabricated super-repellent films with a water contact angle of 166° using modified anisotropic silica particles. The films demonstrated excellent mechanical robustness, maintaining their hydrophobicity even after 100 cycles of abrasion or acid/base attack.
Researchers at FEFU developed a new synthetic derivative of fascaplysin with enhanced antitumor activity, demonstrating 2-3 times higher efficacy against cervical cancer and monocytic leukemia cells. The study also uncovered a novel alkaloid, 6-oxofascaplysin, derived from indigo.
A recent study by researchers sheds light on the hidden health risks of elevated lead levels in private wells. The team found that even newer, 'lead-free' pipes can contain a small amount of lead that leaches into water, posing a risk to those consuming it.
Researchers found that increased experience with ratings makes the process easier, resulting in upward trends and rating inflation. This effect emerges across different tasks, including grading, dancing, and evaluating photos or short stories.
Researchers found that watching others perform a skill increases perceived ability, even if actual performance doesn't improve. Overconfidence can be detrimental, especially when attempting skills without sufficient practice.
A new study reveals that working memory training with a strategy leads to rapid improvements, contradicting the idea of increased capacity. The findings suggest that task-specific strategies developed during training are key to benefits.
A new study found that customers send clear signals before leaving a company, but effective communication is key to retaining them. Sellers can reengage silent churners with proactive and customized communication.
Researchers found that a low dose of dexmedetomidine at night significantly reduced the incidence of delirium and prolonged free periods without delirium in ICU patients. Additionally, patients receiving dexmedetomidine were less likely to experience severe pain if they were in pain, but sleep quality showed no significant improvement.
A study published in Journal of Consumer Research reveals that Restaurant Day's success lies in its democratic approach, where every participant was essential. The event attracted diverse people and transformed into a global phenomenon, celebrating restaurant culture and gastronomy without bureaucratic red tape.
Conservation partnerships between protected lands and their non-protected neighbors can significantly improve a region's ability to accommodate species migration in response to shifting climates. The study found that these partnerships could increase the adaptation indicators for each area by up to two orders of magnitude.
A new study suggests that intermittent dietary energy restriction during daily moderate aerobic exercise training enhances endurance performance in mice. This finding implies that shifting the muscle fuel source from carbohydrates to fats and ketones may improve endurance.
New research found that people rationalize policies and politicians as soon as they take effect, reporting more favorable opinions after the policy becomes a reality. This suggests that public opinion polls may overestimate opposition to new initiatives once they are implemented.
A register-based study covering 598,553 Danish children found that recurring less serious severe infections do not affect children's cognitive development or ability to complete primary and lower secondary school. In contrast, severe infections with hospitalisations were associated with a lower chance of completing 9th grade.
Scientists warn that introducing a virus to control the common carp population may harm ecosystems. The Australian government's plan is based on limited data and may not be effective in reducing carp populations without causing environmental damage.
Researchers propose a practical approach to understanding interplay between social and ecological spheres using causal chains. Causal chains can help break cycles of degradation and promote sustainable development goals.
A new study found that women who clean at home or work experience a greater decline in lung function over time compared to those who do not. The accelerated lung function decline is comparable to smoking less than 20 pack-years.
Early members of the bony fish group had advanced electroreception systems, suggesting a key role in niche specialization. The study uses CT scans to analyze fossils and provides new insights into the evolution of this unique sensory system.
A new review highlights the need for a proper definition and regulations to ensure the safety of nutraceuticals. The authors propose a regulatory system similar to that used for drugs, with standardized guidelines for manufacturers to provide data supporting health claims.
Lassina Zerbo received the 2018 AAAS Award for Science Diplomacy for his efforts to strengthen nuclear test-ban verification. He has led international diplomacy efforts, negotiated data-sharing agreements, and promoted universalization of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.
A new tool using biomedical photonics is being explored to improve uterine transplant surgery by providing real-time data on tissue perfusion and viability. The study found that multispectral imaging proved effective in mapping oxygen saturation over the entire graft, demonstrating advantages over existing methods.
The American Gastroenterological Association's new clinical guideline focuses on critical decisions made during initial management of acute pancreatitis. It recommends goal-directed fluid resuscitation, early oral feeding, and enteral versus parenteral nutrition to alter the course of disease and duration of hospitalization.
The SLAS Journal Achievement Awards recognized outstanding contributions to the advancement of life sciences discovery and technology. Honorees included researchers who demonstrated exceptional review quality, timeliness, and volunteer service.
Pennsylvania has developed effective ash-management plans to combat the emerald ash borer, which offers a model for other regions. The plans include tree inventory, monitoring, management tools, and education, tailored to each community's conditions and goals.
A new collection captures the long-neglected human side of science through peer-reviewed stories on conservation. The collection highlights the emotional highs and lows of scientists working to preserve species and ecosystems.
A study published in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association found that implementing a program to understand and address patient no-shows led to a significant decrease in no-show rates at Elmont Teaching Health Center. Patient visits increased by 13%, underscoring the effectiveness of the interventions.
The Entomological Society of America has published a new guide for managing brown recluse spider infestations. The guide reviews existing research and summarizes best practices for integrated pest management, including monitoring, mechanical removal, targeted insecticides, and fumigation.
A new study found that teams with a wider variety of technological tools, even if their expertise was moderate or common, produced more creatively successful films. In contrast, teams limited to primary animation tools produced less creative work.
New studies suggest that biodiversity might be remaining steady globally, even as species go extinct and decline locally. However, other research finds a mix of stability and increase in species richness at various locations worldwide.
Researchers at Cambridge University Press suggest a way to predict invasive weed behavior and development curve by analyzing herbarium records and data on past invaders. By understanding the variation in expansion phase length across species, they can identify traits linked to aggressive growth and expansion.
A new study by ZSL and Utah State University argues that rewilding is a crucial approach to address global biodiversity loss. The research calls for revised legislation to facilitate the inclusion of rewilding in conservation efforts, with a focus on monitoring progress and understanding social impacts.
A team of scientists reports a Verwey-type charge ordering transition in Cs4O6, where molecular O2- entities form well-defined singly charged superoxide and doubly charged peroxide anions. The study sheds light on the mechanism of Verwey-type charge ordering phenomena in mixed-valence compounds.
A new study evaluates the prevalence of scientific rigor in wildlife research, finding that only 56.1% of studies tested hypotheses. The authors outline a rigorous scientific method to produce reliable knowledge, which is crucial for effective wildlife management and conservation.
A brain-machine interface combining brain stimulation and robotic control increases neural signal strength, potentially benefiting stroke patients with hand paralysis. This technique harnesses additional neurons to enhance motor function.
A team from Beihang University in China has developed a high-performance CNT catalyst for the efficient cracking of vegetable oils. The catalyst showed efficient cracking activity and was found to have improved electroconductivity, which enhanced its performance.
A preliminary study suggests that CranioSacral Therapy can improve range of motion, pain, sleep, and cognitive function in ex-NFL players with concussion and mild TBI. More clinical research data is needed to understand its effectiveness in treating post-concussive syndrome and potentially chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
The Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine has published guidelines for safe informal milk sharing, emphasizing medical screening and safe handling practices. Informal breast milk sharing is recommended only for healthy term infants, with mothers taking steps to reduce infection risk through home pasteurization.