Pro1 protein malfunction allows rice blast fungus to thrive, new study shows
The ‘paradox of sex’ refers to the puzzle of why the sexual mode of reproduction is more common among living beings than the asexual mode....
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Successful generation of functional parathyroid glands from mouse embryonic stem cells
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) show that it is possible to generate functional parathyroid glands using mouse embryonic stem cells using blastocyst...
Using our oceans to fight climate change
The ocean isn’t just impacted by climate change — it may also be part of the solution to reversing it. Credit: Rick Henkel The ocean isn’t...
How an unlikely amphibian survived its “Judgement Day”
An international team of researchers has uncovered “unprecedented” snake venom resistance in an unexpected species – the legless amphibian known as caecilians.Credit: Marco Mancuso An...
A general methodology to measure the LHCE of solid materials
Light-to-heat conversion has been intensively investigated due to the potential applications including photothermal therapy and solar energy harvesting. Light-to-heat conversion efficiency (LHCE) is the most...
AI predicts the work rate of enzymes
Enzymes play a key role in cellular metabolic processes. To enable the quantitative assessment of these processes, researchers need to know the so-called “turnover number”...
Fengyun-4A satellite and machine learning model advance solar photovoltaic resource mapping in China
China's commitment to achieving carbon neutrality takes a significant step forward with the successful collaboration between the Institute of Atmospheric Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences...
Collaboration and targeted activities drive post-fracture care improvement: insights from the Capture the Fracture® Partnership
A new publication describes a unique collaboration between the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), academic units and industry partners to enhance the implementation of effective fracture...
Unraveling the Loch Ness Monster’s eel connection
(Toronto, July 24, 2023) In a new study published in JMIRx Bio, one of JMIR Publications’ new overlay journals, scientist Floe Foxon explores whether the...
MSU study links cadmium levels in women’s urine to endometriosis
EAST LANSING, Mich. – Women with a history of endometriosis had higher concentrations of cadmium in their urine compared to those without that diagnosis, according to...
Successful structure search: Construction of monoatomic lead layers with specially developed method unveiled for the first time
Scientists from the Professorship of Analysis of Solid Surfaces (Head: Prof. Dr. Christoph Tegenkamp) and the Professorship of Experimental Physics with a focus on Technical...
Sahmyook University researchers take a closer look at ultra-high stability nanobubbles
Bubble technology has emerged as a powerful tool for addressing environmental pollution, enhancing water treatment processes, and boosting industrial and agricultural production. Such novel applications...
These eight habits could lengthen your life by decades
A new study involving over 700,000 U.S. veterans reports that people who adopt eight healthy lifestyle habits by middle age can expect to live substantially...
Opting for olive oil could boost brain health
A new study suggests that incorporating olive oil into your diet could help reduce the risk of dying from dementia. As many countries face rising...
Gene conferring novel function to seahorse brood pouch identified
Teleost fish encompass a diverse group, among which seahorses display a unique morphology. The characteristic spines and brood pouch seen in seahorses feature distinctive epithelial...
