Year: 2024

Christian Lemon, Ph.D., an associate professor in the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, often thinks about ...

Shrimp waste revolution: unlocking potent antioxidants for health and sustainability

Scientists have discovered unparalleled antioxidative compounds in Northern shrimp (Pandalus borealis), signifying a major leap forward for both the food ...

Transgender scientists speak up about the challenges they face in academia and share how to support them

A group of 24 transgender (and/or family members of transgender) scientists describe what it’s like to be a transgender person ...

Cell focus issue explores sex and gender in science

Cell, the flagship biology journal of Cell Press, presents a landmark issue on sex and gender in science. It includes ...

Even cells know the importance of recycling

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) uncover the specific protein interactions needed for cells to break down and ...

A breakthrough in all-solid-state battery technology, enhancing the performance of the lithium from the bottom

A research team, consisting of Professor Soojin Park from the Department of Chemistry, PhD candidate Sangyeop Lee from the Division ...

Aiming at the industrial use of clay column chromatography for optical resolution

A spherically shaped particle of synthetic hectorite (denoted as Na-HEC) was ion-exchanged with a divalent Cu(II) complex, 2+ (SS-oxa = ...

New study unveiled burn injury disrupts gut microbiome and weakens intestinal mucus barrier

The gut microbiota, a complex ecosystem within the human intestinal tract, is increasingly recognized for its vital role in human ...

The timeless wisdom of Sanpo-yoshi for present day businesses

There is a growing emphasis for corporations to consider their impact on the environment, society, and its stakeholders. Broadly falling ...

Dog-killing flatworm discovered in Southern California

UC Riverside scientists confirm, for the first time, that a potentially fatal dog parasite is present in a portion of ...

It’s hearty, it’s meaty, it’s mold

With animal-free dairy products and convincing vegetarian meat substitutes already on the market, it’s easy to see how biotechnology can ...

Researchers can reveal illegal timber exports

A new method of timber analysis developed by researchers from the University of Gothenburg can confidently identify the location in ...

First-of-its-kind super minigene to boost spinal muscular atrophy research

AMES, Iowa – Ravindra Singh has spent years studying a gene that when missing or mutated causes spinal muscular atrophy ...

Scientists use novel technique to create new energy-efficient microelectronic device

Breakthrough could help lead to the development of new low-power semiconductors or quantum devices.Credit: (Image by Argonne National Laboratory.) Breakthrough ...

Study brings scientists a step closer to successfully growing plants in space

New, highly stretchable sensors can monitor and transmit plant growth information without human intervention, report University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers ...

Interactions with dogs can increase brainwaves associated with stress relief and heightened concentration

Spending quality time with dogs reduces stress and increases the power of brain waves associated with relaxation and concentration, according ...

Crucial insights into animal defense mechanisms and tradeoffs revealed

New study reveals insights into predator-prey dynamics in the animal kingdom, focusing on sea anemones. The surprising discovery of a ...

Just one mindfulness and compassion session was associated with reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress a week later, in clinical trial with 91 participants

Just one mindfulness and compassion session was associated with reduced symptoms of anxiety, depression and stress a week later, in ...

Molecular simulations of ammonia mixtures support search for renewable fuels

Ammonia (NH3) is an important molecule with many applications. The end product of the famed Haber–Bosch process, it is commonly ...

Most consumers continue to expect rising food prices