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Essential virulence proteins of corn smut discovered
Plant pathogen needs membrane-bound protein complex to be virulentCredit: MPI f. Terrestrial Microbiology/ Geisel To infect its host plant maize,...
With bacteria against coral bleaching
Probiotic approaches could protect corals against heat stressCredit: A. Roik. 7 May 2021/Kiel. Corals are the backbone of marine ecosystems...
Too much, too little or just right: WVU researchers study proper ‘dosing’ of telehealth
Credit: Brian Persinger/WVU More than ever, patients are using telehealth to ask doctors and nurses about worrying blood-pressure readings, nauseating...
New study explores functionality in aquatic ecosystems
The functions of water-dominated ecosystems can be considerably influenced and changed by hydrological fluctuation; the varying states of redox-active substances...
The African wild dog: An ambassador for the world’s largest terrestrial conservation area
Credit: (Image: Dominik Behr) Dispersal is an important process governing the persistence of wild animal populations. Upon reaching sexual maturity,...
Study helps to better understand the link between indoor and outdoor air quality
Credit: Junyao Li People spend about 80-90% of their time indoors. Compared to outdoor air quality, the indoor air quality...
New study determines cystic fibrosis therapy is safe and effective for young children
Children two to five years of age can benefit from lumacaftor/ivacaftor treatment for up to 120 weeksCredit: Children's Hospital Colorado...
nTIDE April 2021 Jobs Report: Job gains harbinger of recovery of labor market
National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) - issued monthly by Kessler Foundation and the University of New HampshireCredit: Kessler Foundation...
Breaching the blood-brain barrier to deliver precious payloads
Georgia Tech and Emory researchers use ultrasound to develop delivery system for potent RNA drugsCredit: Ashley Ritchey, Georgia Tech RNA-based...
Universities to study the impact of gaming on mental health
Mental health and wellbeing of pro-gamers under spotlight in first-of-its-kind projectCredit: University of Chichester SCIENTISTS are set to examine the...
Gold Standard recognition for New Zealand’s Waitematā District Health Board FLS
The Waitematā District Health Board (DHB) Fracture Liaison Service has achieved the highest standard of coordinated post-fracture care, earning a...
From programming a calculator to activist professor for gender equality
Norwegian-Italian researcher recognized for comprehensive efforts on gender equalityCredit: NTNU If you ask Letizia Jaccheri what got her interested in...
Researchers develop artificial intelligence that can detect sarcasm in social media
Credit: University of Central Florida Computer science researchers at the University of Central Florida have developed a sarcasm detector. Social...
Distinct cell-to-cell communication processes controlled differently
Credit: Tohoku University Cells talk to each other to coordinate nutrition, waste removal, energy use, and, in some cases, disease...
The first hydroxide conductivity in anion conducting polymer thin films
Researchers from Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (JAIST) have successfully established a new humidity in situ measurements for...
New antibody rationally designed for better tumor inhibition
Credit: Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) Recently, Prof. XIE Can from the High Magnetic Field Laboratory of the Hefei...
Discovery of huge Raman scattering at atomic point contact
Credit: NINS/IMS Nanofabrication of electronic devices has reached a single nanometer scale (10-9 m). The rapid advancement of nanoscience and...
Novel matrix-based slow-release urea improves crop production
Credit: Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) The applied nitrogen in crop production is easily lost through ammonia emission and...
Hologram experts can now create real-life images that move in the air
Using lasers to create the displays of science fiction, inspired by Star Wars and Star TrekCredit: BYU They may be...
Emissions from human activity modify biogenic secondary organic aerosol formation
Credit: Li Xu Despite their extremely small size, submicron atmospheric aerosols are critical pollutants with climate change, air quality, and...
