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Learning to grasp an object with the backs of the hands increased sensitivity to motion near the hands, while finger-tips precision grasp enhanced spatial detail perception near the hands. These findings suggest that vision is tuned for action and visual biases adapt to recent experiences.
Ernst Haeckel's groundbreaking work in 1866 introduced the concept of monophyly and natural selection in speciation, illustrating the evolutionary history of organisms as a tree of life. This innovative method has remained unchanged for over 150 years, with its principle being widely adopted to represent biodiversity.
A study published in Marketing Science journal reveals that sellers are 3.5 times more impactful than buyers in growing e-commerce platforms like Taobao.com. The findings suggest that the presence of diverse product offerings on the platform is crucial for attracting buyers, while frequent buying activity motivates sellers to join.
Some flavored e-liquids produce toxic compounds when heated, exceeding occupational safety standards. Flavored vapors contained significantly higher levels of aldehydes than unflavored ones.
Research into kratom's unique pharmacologic properties could be stifled if the DEA proceeds with a Schedule 1 classification. The herb's active compounds, including mitragynine and 7-hydroxymitragynine, show promise in treating pain and opioid withdrawal.
The Journal of X-Ray Science and Technology has added embedded 3D image videos to its articles, enhancing the value of five papers on kidney injuries, tumor diagnoses, and dental medicine. The videos allow readers to examine rotating 3D images in detail, gaining a deeper understanding of diagnoses, prognoses, and treatments.
A recent study published in Journal of Food Science found that avocado seed extracts can effectively control Listeria bacteria in ready-to-eat foods. The extracts presented similar properties and chemical profiles to synthetic antimicrobials, making them a promising natural additive for food manufacturers.
New research found an association between e-cigarette use and persistent cough, bronchitis, and congestion in teenagers. The study suggested that even non-smoking e-cigarette users may experience respiratory symptoms, highlighting the need for further study on the long-term effects of e-cigarettes.
Researchers from Slovenia and South Africa discovered heterospecific mating in African golden orbweb spiders, where males mate with females of different species. The study suggests that such interactions could play a role in determining community structure and may be costly to rarest species.
New research published in The FASEB Journal suggests that IL-10 may protect against the normal insulin resistance associated with aging. Scientists used transgenic mice to show that IL-10 helped reduce inflammation and insulin resistance in skeletal muscle, a significant step toward improving quality of life as people age.
Researchers found that precise bids are more effective with novice negotiators who interpret high precision as a sign of competence. However, experts prefer moderately precise bids, and providing a rationale for a highly precise bid can counteract the negative effect. The study's findings have broad relevance in everyday negotiations.
A study found that funding and promotion criteria prioritize novel findings over confirmatory work, leading to unreliable results. Researchers recommend a balance of exploratory and confirmatory studies for better scientific progress.
A precautionary approach to governing emerging technologies can support scientific research and prevent potential harms. According to an article in Science, targeted measures can identify specific concerns and establish conditions for successful gene drive research.
Researchers at the University of Bonn present a new scaffold concept that combines structural key compounds and reaction criteria for a more consistent definition. The analog series-based scaffolds (ASB) framework provides a unique insight into compound diversity and structure-activity relationships.
A special issue of Future Oncology examines the latest breakthroughs in prostate cancer imaging, including multiparametric MRI and PET imaging. The issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field's current state and future directions.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that white coat hypertension is associated with an increased risk of heart disease in older patients. Researchers analyzed data from over 650 patients and found that those diagnosed with white coat hypertension were more likely to experience cardiovascular eve...
Researchers found that reminding people of close relationships decreases the need to anthropomorphize objects as a means of feeling socially connected. Attachment anxiety was also linked to this tendency, suggesting it may be a driven process to seek out support.
Researchers found that running with heavier shoes, even just 3.5 ounces heavier, slows runners down by roughly 1 percent in a 3,000-meter race. The study used lead pellets to add weight to shoe pairs and measured oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide production.
A new study suggests that early tetrapod ancestors may have been seeing like land-based animals before they were moving like them. The research found that large eyes evolved in aquatic tetrapods millions of years before the animals were fully terrestrial, allowing for a greater visual range and diverse behavior.
A team of scientists used chemical composition of fossil eggs to determine if they were laid by different mothers, finding that oviraptorid dinosaurs exhibited communal nesting behavior. The study sheds light on the evolutionary history of this unique behavior.
Researchers discovered that giant extinct salmon used their large spike-like teeth for fighting and display against each other during the breeding season. The findings indicate a significant change in tooth shape before migration, suggesting these fish underwent developmental changes prior to migrating upriver.
Researchers modelled the locomotion of early tetrapods using a living mudskipper and robot simulator. They found that tail use greatly improved terrestrial locomotor performance on soft substrates, especially on slopes and sandy surfaces.
A 110-million-year-old snake-like reptile fossil from Brazil, named Tetrapodophis, has been reexamined by researchers. The fossil lacks many key snake features, such as recurved teeth and a snake-like skull, instead displaying traits similar to water-dwelling reptiles.
New research suggests that early-life stress can impair learning and memory in later life, but improving nutrition may help prevent these effects. Early micronutrient supplementation has been shown to improve cognitive function in adult offspring of stressed mice.
Research suggests that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids can enhance the glymphatic system, facilitating clearance of waste from the brain, including amyloid-β peptides. This improvement may provide benefits for neurological diseases such as Alzheimer's, traumatic brain injury, and sleep impairment.
Researchers found that rutin extracted from mulberries activates brown adipose tissue to mimic cold-induced thermogenesis, enhancing energy metabolism and weight loss. This natural compound was tested on genetically obese mice and diet-induced obesity models, reducing adiposity and improving glucose homeostasis.
The book explores special functions series and convergence in complex plane, useful for pure mathematicians, applied scientists, and engineers. It provides a unified approach to analyzing enumerable families of Bessel and Mittag-Leffler functions and their generalizations.
A study published in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine found prolotherapy to be effective in reducing pain and improving knee function among individuals with knee osteoarthritis. Most participants reported a substantial decrease in pain after receiving hypertonic dextrose injections around the affected joint.
Researchers mapped character relationships in Scottish epics and found close similarities to Irish texts, challenging the authenticity of Macpherson's works. The study also reveals distinct distance from classical Greek literature.
A scientific study published in the Journal of Food Science found that consuming cheese while drinking wine increased how much someone liked the wine. The study used a new sensory evaluation method and found that four cheeses improved the description and preference of different wines, with no negative impact on preference.
Research shows that people from higher social classes tend to spend less time looking at others compared to those from lower social classes, a difference rooted in spontaneous cognitive processes. This finding suggests that social class affects how relevant others are to us in terms of our own goals and motivations.
The Electrochemical Society (ECS) has removed the paywall to its digital library during Open Access Week, providing free access to over 132,000 scientific articles. This move is a precursor to ECS's Free the Science initiative, which aims to make the entire digital library open access by 2024.
Researchers found that ibuprofen arginate is better tolerated, released more rapidly into the bloodstream, and provides faster pain relief compared to current formulations. This new formulation may negate cardiovascular side effects associated with high doses of ibuprofen.
Research suggests that high cholesterol levels trigger mitochondrial oxidative stress on cartilage cells, causing them to die and ultimately leading to the development of osteoarthritis. Mitochondria targeting antioxidants have shown promise as a viable treatment strategy.
Researchers discovered a chemical called Beta-LGND2 that converts white fat to brown fat, increasing metabolism and facilitating weight loss in mice. This breakthrough could lead to new treatments for obesity and metabolic diseases.
A single season of intense melting in Antarctica in 2001-2002 provided clues to the future of the continent. The study examined the impacts on two vastly different Antarctic ecosystems, including changes in microbial food webs and penguin populations.
Interdisciplinary research highlights changing scientific landscape, where large data sets and computational methods encourage an iterative approach. The authors note that despite new technology, the reinvigorated approaches are rooted in centuries-old debates over iterative and hypothesis-driven science.
Researchers used big data analysis to identify a previously unknown interaction between ceftriaxone and lansoprazole, increasing the risk of acquired long QT syndrome. The study used large datasets of clinical records to confirm the association, paving the way for faster data-driven approaches to identifying potential drug interactions.
A new review found potential health benefits of phytoestrogens, including reduced menopausal symptoms and lowered risks of cardiovascular disease. However, the potential negative health effects, such as infertility and increased cancer risks, must be considered, and individual factors like age and gut bacteria may influence outcomes.
A new device uses a forest-like array of vertically-aligned carbon nanotubes to selectively trap viruses by size, increasing sensitivity by over 100 times. This technology can capture unknown viruses without antibodies or sequence information, enabling early detection and potential vaccine development.
Research suggests that children view unconflicted characters as morally superior, while adults judge those who overcome moral conflict as more deserving of credit. As people develop, they come to value the exercise of willpower and self-control, according to a series of four studies published in Psychological Science.
Researchers estimate that dams and reservoirs release 1.3% of total human-caused greenhouse gas emissions, a quantity that should be included in global inventories. The authors suggest that careful dam siting and management can help balance the positive ecosystem services of reservoirs against greenhouse gas emission costs.
A new integrative approach to healthcare aims to reduce medical errors, which are the third leading cause of death in the US. By focusing on whole-person, whole-system care, this model seeks to deliver individualized health-focused care that promotes fewer and shorter hospital stays.
Research suggests that financial incentives for fundraisers can compromise their ability to convey sincerity, leading to lower donation rates. Despite this, incentives may still engage unmotivated individuals and recruit top talent.
A new metric, Relative Citation Ratio (RCR), quantifies article influence at the article level and field-independently. RCR overcomes issues with previous metrics by using citation rates to measure influence.
A study of digital camera purchases and online browsing behavior found that consumers rarely explore a full range of products before making a purchase. On average, it takes around 15 days for a consumer to make a final decision, with the majority of purchases happening within under a month.
BMJ has launched a new fully open access international journal, BMJ Open Ophthalmology, to cater for clinicians and scientists working in ophthalmology and vision science. The journal aims to publish high-quality content on basic, translational, and clinical science with a rigorous peer review process.
Gros has investigated the possibility of bringing life to planets with temporary habitability, proposing an automated gene laboratory on board a probe. The Genesis mission could be achieved within decades with interstellar unmanned micro spacecraft, potentially allowing for the development of complex life forms.
A new study found that breastfeeding for longer than 6 months is associated with reduced breast cancer-specific and overall survival among women treated for breast cancer. The study, published in Breastfeeding Medicine, confirms the long-term maternal health benefits of breastfeeding.
New research finds that taking breaks to sleep between study sessions can improve recall of previously learned information, allowing participants to relearn faster and retain what they've forgotten for longer periods. The study showed significant benefits in memory retention even after 6 months.
Dr. Patricia Parker has received the William Brewster Memorial Award for her groundbreaking research on social behavior, mating systems, and conservation of bird species in the Galápagos Islands.
The Journal of the European Economic Association will be published by Oxford University Press starting in January 2017. This move is seen as a remarkable achievement, especially considering JEEA's growth in submissions over the last decade.
A study found that regulating sodium permanganate and closing a chemical company in Mexico led to large reductions in cocaine users and methamphetamine users in the USA. These impacts have lasted for approximately eight years, with little recovery in numbers.
Research from London Metropolitan University found that boys are more accurate at identifying players in offside positions than girls, despite having similar theoretical understanding of the rule. The study suggests that everyday experience playing football is a key factor in successful identification.
A UK study of 186,000 participants found that offspring with long-lived parents have lower rates of cardiovascular conditions. The researchers discovered an inverse relationship between the age of parents' death and the mortality rate of offspring.
Research found that 21.5% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests occurred near an AED, but it was inaccessible at the time of the arrest, resulting in coverage loss. Implementing models that account for both location and availability when determining AED placement could increase access to devices.
A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that incentive payments led to an increase in quit rates among low-income smokers. At 18 months, almost 6 percentage points higher abstinence rates were observed among those who received financial incentives.
A meta-analysis of 54 studies finds engineered hard shorelines reduce species diversity by 23% and overall organism abundance by 45%. Shoreline hardening, including seawalls, can sever habitat connections and alter sediment transport.
The FDA commissioner emphasizes the need for rigorous evaluation of new approaches in treating patients and improving cardiovascular outcomes. Despite progress, there is a risk of harm if systems for evidence generation and healthcare delivery do not keep pace with technological advancements.
Researchers have found the oldest evidence of protein residue on stone tools used 250,000 years ago in Jordan, providing insights into the subsistence strategies of early humans. The discovery reveals that these ancient humans were adaptable and capable of taking advantage of various prey sources.