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Researchers develop grassroots framework for managing environmental commons
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- 23/12/6 21:05
A team of sustainability scientists recently announced that they have developed a community-based framework, founded on extensive local and traditional knowledge, to help assess and respond to the kinds of ecological threats that are widely dispersed across a varied landscape and whose solutions are not immediately obvious. The framework, which was developed to address watershed issues in...
Fungus-fighting protein could help overcome severe autoimmune disease and cancer
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- 23/12/6 21:05
A protein in the immune system programmed to protect the body from fungal infections is also responsible for exacerbating the severity of certain autoimmune diseases such as irritable bowel disease (IBS), type 1 diabetes, eczema and other chronic disorders, new research has found. The discovery could pave the way for new and more effective drugs, without the nasty side effects of existing...
Feathered friends can become unlikely helpers for tropical coral reefs facing climate change threat
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- 23/12/6 21:05
Tropical coral reefs are among our most spectacular ecosystems, yet a rapidly warming planet threatens the future survival of many reefs. However, there may be hope for some tropical reefs in the form of feathered friends. A new study has found that the presence of seabirds on islands adjacent to tropical coral reefs can boost coral growth rates on those reefs by more than double.
Bowtie resonators that build themselves bridge the gap between nanoscopic and macroscopic
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- 23/12/6 17:59
Two nanotechnology approaches converge by employing a new generation of fabrication technology. It combines the scalability of semiconductor technology with the atomic dimensions enabled by self-assembly.
Predicting which of our organs will fail first
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- 23/12/6 17:59
A new study demonstrates a simple way of studying organ aging by analyzing distinct proteins, or sets of them, in blood, enabling the prediction of individuals' risk for diseases.
Many couples around the world may share high blood pressure
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- 23/12/6 17:59
Spouses or partners in heterosexual relationships may have high blood pressure that mirrors one another, finds new, multinational study.
How drugs can target the thick 'scar tissue' of pancreatic cancer
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- 23/12/6 17:59
Researchers discovered how anti-cancer drugs called HDAC inhibitors help treat pancreatic cancer by altering scar tissue (fibroblast) development. The findings suggest HDAC inhibitors could be powerful tools in fighting pancreatic cancer -- alone and in combination with other therapies.
Climate change shown to cause methane to be released from the deep ocean
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- 23/12/6 17:59
New research has shown that fire-ice -- frozen methane which is trapped as a solid under our oceans -- is vulnerable to melting due to climate change and could be released into the sea.
Greenhouse gases in oceans are altered by climate change impact on microbes
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- 23/12/6 17:59
The ocean is a global life-support system, and climate change causes such as ocean warming, acidification, deoxygenation, and nitrogen-deposition alter the delicate microbial population in oceans. The marine microbial community plays an important role in the production of greenhouse gases like nitrous oxide and methane. Scientists have explored the climate change impact on marine microbes. Their...
Repeated blast exposures may harm the brain health of military personnel
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- 23/12/6 17:59
The brains of special warfare community personnel repeatedly exposed to blasts show increased inflammation and structural changes compared with a control group, potentially increasing the risk of long-term, brain-related disease, according to a new study.
New findings reveal important insights into age-related nonresolving inflammation
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- 23/12/6 17:58
Aging is associated with chronic, nonresolving inflammation, or 'inflammaging,' that can lead to tissue dysfunction. New findings reveal insights into the cellular programs and factors that promote the resolution of inflammation during aging. These findings may lead to the development of new strategies to limit age-related organ decline.
Blood hormone levels key to identifying which post-menopausal women will benefit most from taking anastrozole to prevent breast cancer
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- 23/12/6 17:58
has found that hormone levels, measured through blood tests, are an important indicator of whether women will benefit from recently licensed medication for the prevention of breast cancer.
Grinding coffee with a splash of water reduces static electricity and makes more consistent and intense espresso
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- 23/12/6 17:58
The fracturing and friction of coffee beans during grinding generates electricity that causes coffee particles to clump together and stick to the grinder. Researchers report that coffee beans with higher internal moisture produce less static electricity, which means less coffee is wasted and there is less mess to clean up. This effect can be simulated by adding a small amount of water to beans...
Researchers redesign future mRNA therapeutics to prevent potentially harmful immune responses
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- 23/12/6 17:58
Researchers have discovered that misreading of therapeutic mRNAs by the cell's decoding machinery can cause an unintended immune response in the body. They have identified the sequence within the mRNA that causes this to occur and found a way to prevent 'off-target' immune responses to enable the safer design of future mRNA therapeutics.
New protein linked to early-onset dementia identified
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- 23/12/6 17:58
Scientists have identified abnormal aggregates of a protein called TAF15 in the brains of individuals with early-onset dementia, known as frontotemporal dementia, where the cause was not previously known.
Stellar winds regulate growth of galaxies
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- 23/12/6 17:58
Galactic winds enable the exchange of matter between galaxies and their surroundings. In this way, they limit the growth of galaxies, that is, their star formation rate. Although this had already been observed in the local universe, an international research team has just revealed the existence of the phenomenon in galaxies which are more than 7 billion years old and actively forming stars, the...
A type of allergy medicine might help treat lung cancer
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- 23/12/6 17:58
Researchers have identified an allergy pathway that, when blocked, unleashes antitumor immunity in mouse models of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). And in an early parallel study in humans, combining immunotherapy with dupilumab -- an Interleukin-4 (IL-4) receptor-blocking antibody widely used for treating allergies and asthma -- boosted patients' immune systems, with one out of the six...
First map of human limb development reveals unexpected growth processes and explains syndromes found at birth
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- 23/12/6 17:58
Scientists reveal unprecedented insights into human limb development, including the many intricate processes that govern their formation.
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Limitations of asteroid crater lakes as climate archives
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- 23/12/5 23:06
In southern Germany just north of the Danube, there lies a large circular depression between the hilly surroundings: the Nördlinger Ries. Almost 15 million years ago, an asteroid struck this spot. Today, the impact crater is one of the most useful analogues for asteroid craters on early Mars. Studying the deposits of the former lake that formed in the crater is particularly informative. These...
Plant nurseries are exacerbating the climate-driven spread of 80% of invasive species
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- 23/12/5 23:06
Researchers have provided detailed maps of how 144 common invasive plants species will react to 2° Celsius of climate change in the eastern U.S., as well as the role that garden centers currently play in seeding future invasions.
Bacteria's mucus maneuvers: Study reveals how snot facilitates infection
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- 23/12/5 23:06
Sniffles, snorts and blows of runny noses are the hallmarks of cold and flu season -- and that increase in mucus is exactly what bacteria use to mount a coordinated attack on the immune system, according to a new study. The team found that the thicker the mucus, the better the bacteria are able to swarm. The findings could have implications for treatments that reduce the ability of bacteria to...
Newly identified biomarkers may detect early cognitive decline via blood test
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- 23/12/5 23:06
For some people, extreme stressors like psychiatric disorders or childhood neglect and abuse can lead to a range of health problems later in life, including depression, anxiety and cardiovascular disease. A new study identified genetic indicators that can predict another health problem, the decline of cognitive abilities, among people who have been affected by these extreme stressors.
Addicted to your phone? New tool identifies overuse of digital media
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- 23/12/5 23:06
A new tool will make it easier for clinicians and researchers to measure digital media addiction as new technologies emerge.
Depression, constipation, and urinary tract infections may precede MS diagnosis
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- 23/12/5 23:06
In some diseases, the underlying processes can start years before a diagnosis is made. A new study finds that people who later develop multiple sclerosis (MS) are more likely to have conditions like depression, constipation and urinary tract infections five years before their MS diagnosis than people who do not develop MS. The study also found that sexual problems and bladder infections, or...
Reverse metabolomics: New method finds biomarker for inflammatory bowel disease
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- 23/12/5 20:44
Scientists' debut 'reverse metabolomics,' a groundbreaking approach to advancing microbiome research. They use the technique to discover hundreds of new human molecules, and a new biomarker and therapeutic target for inflammatory bowel disease.
Chemists create organic molecules in a rainbow of colors
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- 23/12/5 20:44
Chemists have now come up with a way to make molecules known as acenes more stable, allowing them to synthesize acenes of varying lengths. Using their new approach, they were able to build molecules that emit red, orange, yellow, green, or blue light, which could make acenes easier to deploy in a variety of applications.
Pregnant women are missing vital nutrients needed for them and their babies
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- 23/12/5 20:44
Pregnant women eating modern diets are missing key nutrients needed for them and their babies, and this could get worse with the move to plant-based foods. Scientists surveying more than 1,700 women found most were missing vitamins usually found in meat and dairy, including B12, B6 and D, folic acid and riboflavin which are essential for the development of fetuses in the womb.
Top 10 climate science insights unveiled
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- 23/12/5 20:44
A new report equips policymakers with the latest and most pivotal climate science research from the previous 18 months, synthesized to help inform negotiations at COP28 and policy implementation through 2024 and beyond.
Unlocking the secrets of the brain's dopaminergic system
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- 23/12/5 20:44
A new organoid model of the dopaminergic system sheds lights on its intricate functionality and potential implications for Parkinson's disease. The model replicates the dopaminergic system's structure, connectivity, and functionality.
Artificial intelligence makes gripping more intuitive
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- 23/12/5 20:44
Artificial hands can be operated via app or with sensors placed in the muscles of the forearm. New research shows: a better understanding of muscle activity patterns in the forearm supports a more intuitive and natural control of artificial limbs. This requires a network of 128 sensors and artificial intelligence based techniques.
AI accelerates problem-solving in complex scenarios
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- 23/12/5 20:44
Researchers have developed a new, data-driven machine-learning technique that speeds up software programs used to solve complex optimization problems that can have millions of potential solutions. Their approach could be applied to many complex logistical challenges, such as package routing, vaccine distribution, and power grid management.
From infamy to ingenuity: Bacterial hijack mechanisms as advanced genetic tools
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- 23/12/5 20:44
Researchers have uncovered the intricate molecular mechanism used by parasitic phytoplasma bacteria, known for inducing 'zombie-like' effects in plants.
Three decades of data in Bangladesh show elevated risk of infant mortality In flood-prone areas
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- 23/12/5 20:43
A new study estimates 152,753 excess infant deaths were attributable to living in flood-prone areas in Bangladesh over the past 30 years. The findings begin to unspool the long term public health impacts of recurring environmental hazards such as flooding, wildfires, or extreme heat, many of which are becoming more common or more severe under climate change.
Older organs accelerate aging in transplant recipients
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- 23/12/5 20:42
A study found that in preclinical models, transplanting older organs can trigger senescence in younger recipients. They observed that young and middle-aged mice that received heart transplants from older mice had impaired physical capacity, with reduced running times and grip strengths. Middle-aged mice who received older hearts also showed increased anxiety-related behavior, impaired memory and...
Harvesting water from air with solar power
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- 23/12/5 17:48
Researchers have developed a promising new solar-powered atmospheric water harvesting technology that could help provide enough drinking water for people to survive in difficult, dryland areas: They synthesized a super hygroscopic gel capable of absorbing and retaining an unparalleled amount of water. One kilogram of dry gel could adsorb 1.18 kilograms of water in arid atmospheric environments and...
Using AI to find microplastics
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- 23/12/5 17:48
An interdisciplinary research team is using artificial intelligence (AI) to identify microplastics faster and more accurately than ever before.
Breakthrough in photoactivatable nanomedicine for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration
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- 23/12/5 17:48
Researchers have developed a light-activatable prodrug nanomedicine for age-related macular degeneration (AMD) therapy. Through the intravenous injection of the nanomedicine and application of light irradiation to diseased eyes, anti-angiogenic and photodynamic combination therapy can be activated, offering a minimally invasive alternative for the treatment of AMD and other ocular disorders...
Glial tone of aggression
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- 23/12/5 17:48
While anger and aggression are instinctive behaviors found across many species, leaving these emotions unchecked can lead to conflict and violence. In a recent study, researchers demonstrated that neuronal-glial interactions in the cerebellum determine the degree of aggression exhibited by mice. This suggests that future therapeutic methods could adjust glial activity in the cerebellum to help...
Eye scans provide crucial insights into kidney health
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- 23/12/5 17:47
3D eye scans can reveal vital clues about kidney health that could help to track the progression of disease, research suggests. The advance could revolutionize monitoring of kidney disease, which often progresses without symptoms in the early stages. Experts say the technology has potential to support early diagnosis as current screening tests cannot detect the condition until half of the kidney...
Diamonds and rust help unveil 'impossible' quasi-particles
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- 23/12/5 17:47
Researchers have discovered magnetic monopoles -- isolated magnetic charges -- in a material closely related to rust, a result that could be used to power greener and faster computing technologies.
Exposure to soft robots decreases human fears about working with them
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- 23/12/5 17:47
Seeing robots made with soft, flexible parts in action appears to lower people's anxiety about working with them or even being replaced by them. A study found that watching videos of a soft robot working with a person at picking and placing tasks lowered the viewers' safety concerns and feelings of job insecurity. This was true even when the soft robot was shown working in close proximity to the...
Laser additive manufacturing: Listening for defects as they happen
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- 23/12/5 17:47
Researchers have resolved a long-standing debate surrounding laser additive manufacturing processes with a pioneering approach to defect detection.
Reliable research and evidence-based recommendations scarce for women who exercise according to menstrual cycle
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- 23/12/5 17:47
There is no shortage of advice for women on what to eat, how to train, or what supplements to take during their menstrual cycles, but a new review by an international team of scientists has found little evidence to support such recommendations. In fact, they found sparse research on women and exercise at all, and even less on the effect of their periods on sports performance, physiology, or...
Unlocking neutron star rotation anomalies: Insights from quantum simulation
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- 23/12/5 17:47
A collaboration between quantum physicists and astrophysicists has achieved a significant breakthrough in understanding neutron star glitches. They were able to numerically simulate this enigmatic cosmic phenomenon with ultracold dipolar atoms. This research establishes a strong link between quantum mechanics and astrophysics and paves the way for quantum simulation of stellar objects from Earth.
Astronomers determine the age of three mysterious baby stars at the heart of the Milky Way
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- 23/12/5 17:47
Through analysis of high-resolution data from a ten-meter telescope in Hawaii, researchers have succeeded in generating new knowledge about three stars at the very heart of the Milky Way. The stars proved to be unusually young with a puzzling chemical composition that surprised the researchers.
New research shows how important protein keeps our cell membranes in balance
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- 23/12/5 17:47
New research shows how important protein keeps our cell membranes in balance. Researchers have studied the structure, function and mechanisms of the protein ATP8B1, which flips lipid molecules in our cell membranes and plays a key role in bile biosynthesis. Importantly, ATP8B1 has also emerged as a genetic marker of Alzheimer's resilience. These results give new possibilities for therapeutic...
Can signs of life be detected from Saturn's frigid moon?
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- 23/12/5 17:47
Researchers have shown unambiguous laboratory evidence that amino acids transported in the ice plumes of Saturn's moon, Eceladus, can survive impact speeds of up to 4.2 km/s, supporting their detection during sampling by spacecraft.
Mice pass the mirror test, a classic indicator of self-recognition
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- 23/12/5 17:47
Researchers report that mice display behavior that resembles self-recognition when they see themselves in the mirror. When the researchers marked the foreheads of black-furred mice with a spot of white ink, the mice spent more time grooming their heads in front of the mirror -- presumably to try and wash away the ink spot. However, the mice only showed this self-recognition-like behavior if they...
Enhanced AI tracks neurons in moving animals
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- 23/12/5 17:39
Scientists have developed a pioneering new method that uses deep learning and a new technique called 'targeted augmentation' to track neurons in moving and deforming animals.
Sugar permeation discovered in plant aquaporins
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- 23/12/5 03:59
Aquaporins, which move water through membranes of plant cells, were not thought to be able to permeate sugar molecules, but researchers have observed sucrose transport in plant aquaporins for the first time, challenging this theory.