Gene variant may underlie diabetes disparities: study
A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including ...
Dietary fibers make our gut bacteria behave healthy
We get healthy dietary fibres from consuming fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. But why are the fibres so good for ...
Australia’s giant lizards help save sheep from being eaten alive
Giant lizards called heath goannas could save Australian sheep farmers millions of dollars a year by keeping blowfly numbers down ...
Scientists identify safe havens we must preserve to prevent ‘the sixth great extinction of life on Earth’
In a groundbreaking new article, a coalition of conservationists and researchers have shown how we can protect Earth’s remaining biodiversity ...
Beyond work: Employment affects identity in late 20-somethings
Osaka, Japan — For people in their late 20s, “Your job doesn’t define you” is likely an unconvincing cliché.Credit: Osaka ...
Model shows how plankton survive in a turbulent world
How do particles move in turbulent fluids? The answer to this question can be found in a new model presented ...
Robots help put brakes on inflammatory diseases
Fully automated diagnostic techniques, including liquid handling robots, are poised to improve the lives of millions of people living with ...
European countries differ in their drinking styles – what is yours?
A new study of drinking patterns across Europe from 2000 to 2019 shows that drinking occurs in stable, beverage-specific clusters ...
Bank statements reveal clues to excessive spending and cognitive decline
DETROIT -- Early memory loss has been linked to wealth loss, but research has mostly focused on investments. Four years ...
Secrets of drop stains unveiled: New FSU research decodes chemical composition from simple photos
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Imagine zooming in on a dried drop of salt solution — each pattern a unique masterpiece, reminiscent ...
AI matches protein interaction partners
Proteins are the building blocks of life, involved in virtually every biological process. Understanding how proteins interact with each other ...
Study elucidates role of “G900” gene enhancers in asthma-associated inflammation
Asthma patients experience respiratory distress due to allergens like house dust mites or pollen. However, the various triggers for asthma ...
New USF study: Mindfulness and managing emotions lead to better sleep
Media Contact: John Dudley (814) 490-3290 (cell) [email protected]: USF Media Contact: John Dudley (814) 490-3290 (cell) [email protected] TAMPA, Fla. (June 24, 2024) ...
Study reveals same genes that can drive cancer also guide neural-circuit growth
LAWRENCE — Many people are familiar with oncogenes — genes long known to be involved in cancers in humans, such ...
Biodiversity loss from 2010 oil spill worse than predicted
A new peer-reviewed study from researchers at The University of Texas at Arlington; the University of Nevada, Reno; Mokwon University in Daejeon, Korea; and ...
Altmetric 500 data offers wider insight into research’s most influential articles
Digital Science, a technology company serving stakeholders across the research ecosystem, today announces an exciting new tranche of data that ...
Circulating microRNAs likely as effective as A1C for predicting type 2 diabetes in youth, according to OU study
Type 2 diabetes in young people ages 10 to19 has more than doubled in the past 20 years, yet it ...
Breakthrough research uncovers hidden phenomena in ultra-clean quantum materials
24 June 2024 – BERLIN, GERMANY - In a paper published today in Nature Communications, researchers unveiled previously unobserved phenomena ...
Removal of excess chloride ions by plants when subjected to salt stress
National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have discovered a salt adaptation mechanism in plants that facilitates chloride removal from the ...
A hidden treasure in the Milky Way – Astronomers uncover ultrabright x-ray source
X-ray binaries are intriguing systems consisting of two celestial bodies: a normal star and a compact, dead object such as ...
