Psychological well-being at 52 years could impact on cognitive functioning at 69 years
Miharu Nakanishi, Chief Researcher of Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science, and her colleagues finds that psychological well-being at 52 ...
Month: November 2019
Finding Nemo’s family: a good home is more important than good genes
Credit: Simon Thorrold (WHOI). In a study published today, scientists report that the long-term success of clownfish depends more on ...
What keeps cells in shape? New research points to 2 types of motion
Credit: Christina M. Caragine and Alexandra Zidovska, New York University. The health of cells is maintained, in part, by two ...
Scientists dissect and redesign protein-based pattern formation
Dissecting self-organising protein systems step by step may help scientists design the process of biological pattern formation from minimal ingredientsCredit: ...
Award-winning soprano and neuroscience research advocate Renée Fleming to be honored
Recipient of Isadore Rosenfeld Award for impact on public opinion at Research!America Advocacy Awards DinnerCredit: Andrew Eccles ARLINGTON, Va.-- November ...
Scientists clarify light harvesting in green algae
Credit: Dr. LIU Zhenfeng's group Algae are indispensable because they generate about 50% of primary organic matter and account for ...
Six Berkeley Lab scientists named AAAS fellows
Honorees recognized for achievements in heavy element chemistry, tectonics, microbial photosynthesis, geological processes, particle physics, and biomolecular engineeringCredit: Berkeley Lab ...
Smart reactions through online design of catalytic pockets
Credit: © 2019 Laura Falivene Many chemical processes depend on catalysts to facilitate reactions that would otherwise proceed very slowly, ...
Ternary acceptor and donor materials increase photon harvesting in organic solar cells
Adding a semiconducting polymer donor or non-fullerene acceptor component to binary organic solar cells enhances spectral response for better photon ...
The human brain is prepared to follow the rhythm of a song or of a dance
So reveals a study that explores the relationship between the rhythmic structure of music and the spatial dimension of soundCredit: ...
SwRI president, CEO Adam Hamilton named AAAS Fellow
Honorees recognized for distinguished efforts to advance scienceCredit: Southwest Research Institute SAN ANTONIO -- Nov. 26, 2019 -- Southwest Research ...
Coastal fog linked to high levels of mercury found in mountain lions, study finds
Bioaccumulation contributes to levels that approach toxic thresholds in pumasCredit: Sebastian Kennerknecht Marine fog brings more than cooler temperatures to ...
Two Rutgers professors named fellows of AAAS
Rutgers-New Brunswick and RBHS faculty honored for scientific contributionsCredit: Jeff Heckman Two Rutgers professors have been named fellows of the ...
CeMM PR — Immunity — Master regulator of liver metabolism identified during infection
Credit: Bergthaler Group/CeMM Surprisingly, the antiviral cytokine type I interferon (IFN-I) was found to be a master regulator of metabolic ...
New study shows unique magnetic transitions in quasicrystal-like structures
Scientists showed for the first time the presence of unique magnetic transitions in peculiar structures similar to quasicrystalsCredit: Tokyo University ...
UTA conducting pioneering research on concrete pipes reinforced with synthetic fibers
Sustainable pipes that last for a centuryCredit: UT Arlington The chair of the Civil Engineering Department at The University of ...
Key to rubustness of plants discovered
Credit: Lunghammer - TU Graz In every weather situation, plants need to be robust and flexible at the same time. ...
Insights into a versatile molecular death switch
Credit: University of Cologne, CECAD The enzyme caspase-8 induces a molecular cell death programme called pyroptosis without involving its enzymatic ...
Bulwer’s petrel can fly more than 1,800 kilometres over ocean waters to find food
The migratory routes of a small seabirdCredit: Raül Ramos (UB-IRBio) The Bulwer's petrel reaches more than 1,800 kilometers from the ...
KBRI team reduces neurodegeneration associated with dementia in animal models
PTK2/FAK regulates UPS impairment via SQSTM1/p62 phosphorylation in TARDBP/TDP-43 proteinopathiesCredit: @ Korea Brain Research Institute The Korea Brain Research Institute ...
