New project to serve biodiversity science to decision-makers
Scientific knowledge is essential for the correct formulation, implementation, and evaluation of policies and legislation. Within the scope of the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 2030,...
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Egyptian lagoon vital to Cyprus turtles
The number of green turtles breeding in Cyprus has risen in recent years – but this bounce-back depends heavily on an Egyptian lagoon where many...
Old World flycatchers’ family tree mapped
The European robin’s closest relatives are found in tropical Africa. The European robin is therefore not closely related to the Japanese robin, despite their close...
Researchers identify brain markers of ADHD in children
CHICAGO – Researchers analyzing the data from MRI exams on nearly 8,000 children have identified biomarkers of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and a possible role for...
World’s heaviest bird may be self-medicating on plants used in traditional medicine
If you see a great bustard (Otis tarda) in the wild, you’re unlikely to forget it. Massive, colorful, and impossible to mistake, they are the...
NTU Singapore scientists convert waste paper into battery parts for smartphones and electric vehicles
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a technique to convert waste paper, from single-use packaging and bags, and cardboard boxes, into...
Oldest army ant ever discovered reveals iconic predator once raided Europe
Their nomadic lifestyle and ravenous raiding have taken army ants (Dorylinae) to most continents on Earth, but a rare fossil discovery is now offering first...
Of mice and men: Treating acne with systemic antibiotics can have unintended consequences on the maturing skeleton during adolescence
During adolescence, sex hormones drive significant physiologic changes. One of the most universal, and sometimes distressing, experiences during adolescence is the development of acne –...
Lundquist Institute investigator Dr. Matt Budoff receives $1 million gift from the Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center has received a $1 million gift from the Stanley W. Ekstrom Foundation to investigate the...
COVID-19 vaccine gives substantial protection against reinfection
Individuals previously infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, still benefit from vaccination, gaining 60% to 94% protection against reinfection, depending on the variant....
2023 SPIE-Franz Hillenkamp postdoctoral fellowship awarded to Arutyun Bagramyan
BELLINGHAM, Washington, USA — SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, has announced Arutyun Bagramyan, who received his PhD in physics and biomedical engineering from Laval...
Challenging guidelines on pregnancy interval following miscarriage or abortion
Conception within three months of a miscarriage or an abortion is not associated with increased risks of adverse pregnancy outcomes, according to new research publishing...
Birth choices after previous cesarean and risk of pelvic floor surgery
Vaginal birth after a previous cesarean section is associated with an increased risk of pelvic floor surgery compared with planning another cesarean, according to research...
Study reveals new method of preparing imaging agents
Dr. Benjamin Rotstein and collaborators unveil an operationally simple method to prepare carbon isotope-labeled versions of drugs and diagnostics.Credit: Faculty of Medicine, University of Ottawa...
Secretion secrets revealed: pathogen effector characterization for a devastating plant disease
Sometimes the most niche plant pathogens pack the greatest punch. Such is the case for the Florida citrus industry, which has seen a 70% decline...
