Genetics as conservation tool for endangered chimpanzees
The western chimpanzees of Guinea are threatened by mining activities. Using a novel genetic approach, UZH researchers and an international team have collected information on...
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Bottled water masks world’s failure to supply safe water for all, can slow sustainable development: UN
The rapidly-growing bottled water industry can undermine progress towards a key sustainable development goal: safe water for all, says a new United Nations report. Credit: UNU-INWEH...
Pusan National University researchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers
Coal-fired power plants have been in place for a long time to meet the global demands for power generation. Needless to say, there are environmental...
Clinical trial investigating innovative way to control Type 2 diabetes
LOS ANGELES — More than 37 million Americans have diabetes, and approximately 90-95% have Type 2 diabetes.Credit: Ricardo Carrasco III LOS ANGELES — More than...
Scientists identify 100 important questions facing plant science
What are the key research priorities that will help tackle the global challenges of climate change, the biodiversity crises and feed a growing population in...
Humans bite back by deactivating mosquito sperm
New UC Riverside research makes it likely that proteins responsible for activating mosquito sperm can be shut down, preventing them from swimming to or fertilizing...
‘Space bacteria’ set to land in Barcelona
From seed germination to healthy bones, all life processes on Earth are influenced by gravity. Studying biology in conditions where gravity forces are extremely low...
Artificial pancreas developed at UVA improves blood sugar control for kids ages 2-6, study finds
An artificial pancreas originally developed at the University of Virginia Center for Diabetes Technology improves blood sugar control in children ages 2 to 6 with...
Aging | AAV1.NT-3 gene therapy prevents age-related sarcopenia
“Considering the cost and quality of life to the individual, we believe our study has important implications for management of age-related sarcopenia.”Credit: 2023 Ozes et...
CoDe tool makes vaccine development faster and more accurate
SAN ANTONIO (March 15, 2023) — A new software tool developed by Texas Biomedical Research Institute and collaborators can help scientists and vaccine developers quickly...
Dry forests and savannas vital for Brazil’s climate goals
Brazil must protect and restore its dry forests and savannas to achieve its climate goals, new research shows.Credit: Tim Hill Brazil must protect and restore its...
Sleep quality is significantly associated with quality of life indicators over time
Sleep quality is much more significantly linked to quality of life over time than sleep duration or “social jetlag,” according to a study published March...
Protected areas may not serve as ‘stepping stones’ under climate change
FORT COLLINS, Colo., March 15, 2023 — Species across the planet are shifting their ranges in response to climate change. Historically, protected areas have provided...
Characterizing abnormal neural networks in dogs with anxiety
Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium report abnormalities in functional neural networks of dogs diagnosed with anxiety. Led by Yangfeng Xu (Ghent Experimental Psychiatry Lab,...
Filming proteins in motion
(Santa Barbara, Calif.) — Proteins are the heavy-lifters of biochemistry. These beefy molecules act as building blocks, receptors, processors, couriers and catalysts. “Proteins are the...
