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Bryophytes branch differently… also at the molecular level
Non-vascular bryophytes live in colonies that cover the ground and resemble tiny forests. In a real forest, plants compete for...
Traffic pollution impairs brain function
A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common...
Webb unveils dark side of pre-stellar ice chemistry
If you want to build a habitable planet, ices are a vital ingredient because they are the main source of...
Pioneering method for stem cell diagnostics: Leif S. Ludwig receives Paul Ehrlich and Ludwig Darmstaedter Early Career Award
FRANKFURT. Our blood renews itself constantly. Each second, millions of new cells are added to our bloodstream which replace dying...
Co-creating health for humanity: new trends in pharmaceutical interorganizational deals
It is a challenging feat to launch a new drug in the market, given the low probability of success during...
Chemotherapy in the afternoon dramatically improves treatment outcomes in female lymphoma patients
Chemotherapy is a commonly used regimen for cancer treatment, but it is also a double-edged sword. While the drugs are...
Scientists unveil least costly carbon capture system to date
RICHLAND, Wash.—The need for technology that can capture, remove and repurpose carbon dioxide grows stronger with every CO2 molecule that reaches...
Global study of hypoxia in rivers shows it is more prevalent than previously thought
RENO, Nev. – New research led by University of Nevada, Reno Assistant Professor Joanna Blaszczak shows hypoxia in rivers and...
Virus plus microplastics equal double whammy for fish health
Microplastics—tiny particles generated as plastics weather and fragment—pose a growing threat to ecosystem and human health. A new laboratory study...
Wolves eliminate deer on Alaskan Island then quickly shift to eating sea otters, research finds
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Wolves on an Alaskan island caused a deer population to plumet and switched to primarily eating sea...
Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, receives prestigious award from city of Barcelona, Spain
The Barcelona City Council will honor Valentin Fuster, MD, PhD, President of Mount Sinai Heart and Physician-in-Chief of The Mount...
NJIT physics professor wins 2023 Karen Harvey Prize for solar physics research
Bin Chen, associate professor of physics and researcher at NJIT’s Center for Solar-Terrestrial Research (CSTR), has been awarded the 2023...
Researchers create a low-cost sensor that detects heavy metals in sweat
Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are present in batteries, cosmetics, food and other things that are part of...
Ochsner Health among America’s greatest workplaces for diversity in 2023 by Newsweek
NEW ORLEANS, La. - Ochsner Health has been named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity in 2023 by Newsweek. Ochsner earned 4.5...
Q&A: How AI can help people be more empathetic about mental health
Empathy is critical to having supportive conversations about mental health. But this skill can be tricky to learn, especially in...
SwRI-contributed study provides darkest view ever of interstellar ices
SAN ANTONIO — Jan. 23, 2023 —An international team including Southwest Research Institute, Leiden University and NASA used observations from...
Our memory for objects might be better than we think
The next time you’re struggling to remember exactly where you left your keys, parked your car or put down your...
New brain map reveals secrets of camouflage
New mapping of the cuttlefish brain could explain how, and why, the marine animal employs its distinct camouflage ability according...
There’s something fishy about flake sold in South Australia
It is a popular takeaway choice at fish and chip shops, but new research has revealed threatened species of shark...
Chicory, surrogate and roasted coffee provide new insights into mechanisms of taste perception
The composition of foodstuffs, but also the sequence of dishes, is important for the perfect taste experience of a menu....
