Bacterial signallers in the soil
Bacteria of the genus Streptomyces produce chemical substances called arginoketides, to which many other microorganisms react: Bacteria form biofilms, algae join together to form aggregates,...
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Obesity associated with increased inflammation and prolonged symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury
People with obesity who suffer a mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI) may be at risk for prolonged mTBI-related symptoms, likely due to increased systemic inflammation,...
Chocolate can be fruity or flowery — if you skip the roasting step
“Natural” foods are trendy, and proponents claim that little or no processing helps preserve the food’s inherent flavor. Research now published in ACS’ Journal of...
Team proposes a new view on euchromatin in the cell
In their paper the team discusses their novel view of euchromatin in the cell and shows how the revealed organization is relevant to genome functions....
Molecular imaging identifies brain changes in response to food cues; offers insight into obesity interventions
Chicago, Illinois (Embargoed until 10:05 a.m. CDT, Tuesday, June 27, 2023)—Molecular imaging with 18F-flubatine PET/MRI has shown that neuroreceptors in the brains of individuals with...
Fondant: Where baking and thermodynamics mix
WASHINGTON, June 27, 2023 – With their unique appearance, texture, and mouthfeel, fondants have intrigued bakers and physicists for years. They present an appetizing enigma...
UMass Amherst study will advance understanding of the impact of air pollution on women’s reproductive health
Funded by a new grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a University of Massachusetts Amherst environmental and reproductive epidemiologist aims to develop a...
New study sheds light on the evolution of animals
Key points:Credit: Oxford University Museum of Natural History / Mighty Fossils Key points: Scientists have been mystified as to why animals are missing in much...
New developments for high-speed internet from space enabled by coherent modulation and adaptive optics
Internet from space via satellite has become a topic of interest. Commercial satellite networks, such as SpaceX Starlink and Telesat LightspeedTM, aim to provide high-speed...
Seasonal specialization in butterflies determine responses to a changing climate
Summer and winter seasons constitute vastly different living conditions for animals and plants in many parts of the world. So how have different organisms evolved...
£1.29 million funding boost for solar scientists
Scientists from Northumbria University’s world-leading Solar and Space Physics research group have been awarded more than £1 million to carry out research which will further...
Beatboxing orangutans and the evolution of speech
Orangutans can make two separate sounds simultaneously, much like songbirds or human beatboxers, according to a study. Adriano Lameira and Madeleine Hardus observed vocalizing orangutans...
Gravity and dark matter, a bond beyond distances
Isaac Newton formulated his theory of gravity as an action at a distance: a planet instantly feels the influence of another celestial body, no matter...
A symbiosis in the open ocean
A study explores the genetic expression of a photosynthetic symbiont that lives inside an abundant marine organism. Marine diatoms are responsible for one-fifth of global...
U-shaped association between low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels and risk of all-cause mortality mediated by post-stroke infection in acute ischemic stroke
The general perception supports the mantra of “lower is better” for low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) levels in cardiovascular disease. However, during the acute stage of...
