Older Japanese dog owners may face lower risk of disability than non-dog owners
An analysis of data from more than 11,000 older Japanese adults suggests that seniors who own a dog may be at lower risk of disability...
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Common traits of the species vulnerable to extinction identified in new analysis of mammals, birds and plants
Common traits of the species vulnerable to extinction identified in new analysis of mammals, birds and plants Credit: Jacob Plumb, Unsplash, CC0 (https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) Common traits...
CDI lab discovers novel mechanism of immune ‘memory,’ with vaccine implications
A key transcription factor in T-cell immunology is crucial to the immune system’s “memory” in recognizing threats it has already faced before – and it...
Pioneering simulations focus on HIV-1 virus
When is a container not just a container?Credit: Bryer et al. When is a container not just a container? For the HIV-1 virus, a double...
Researchers feed worms a natural plant extract; watch them fatten, live 40% longer
A research team in the Louisiana State University Department of Biological Sciences led by Assistant Professor Adam Bohnert has published a landmark study linking greater metabolic...
Risk, resiliency in aging brain focus of $33 million grant
A large study that investigates just what keeps our brains sharp as we age and what contributes to cognitive decline has been launched by researchers...
The reign of the dinosaurs ended in spring
The reign of the dinosaurs ended in springCredit: illustration by Joshua Knüppe, based on research and commissioned by Melanie During The reign of the dinosaurs...
The last day of the dinosaurs
The asteroid which killed nearly all of the dinosaurs struck Earth during springtime. This conclusion was drawn by an international team of researchers after having...
Ancient DNA reveals surprises about how early Africans lived, traveled and interacted
A new analysis of human remains that were buried in African archaeological sites has produced the earliest DNA from the continent, telling a fascinating tale...
New molecular mechanism promotes growth of duckweed, an important plant in aquatic ecosystems
A representative producer in aquatic ecosystems, duckweed yields sustainable biomass for animal feeds, human food, and biofuels. It also contributes toward effective wastewater treatment. Due...
Being near pollinator habitat linked to larger soybean size
Researchers at North Carolina State University have found that soybean crops planted near pollinator habitat produce larger soybeans than soybean crops that are not planted...
New AI sensor technology for autonomous driving
In order for driving assistance and safety systems in modern cars to perceive their environment and function reliably in all conceivable situations, they have to...
Cognitive brain function in youth football players can be impaired by repetitive “subconcussive” head impacts
Video Abstract of Study Results: https://vimeo.com/680564763Credit: HealthTech Connex Inc. Video Abstract of Study Results: https://vimeo.com/680564763 Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S. and Surrey, British Columbia,...
Nanocarrier spray: Better crops without genetic modification
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Resource Science (CSRS) in Japan have developed a way to improve crop quality without needing to create special...
Scientists identify neural disruptions underlying feeding, swallowing disorders in children
Every time you chew, talk, yawn, or sense the zap of a toothache, cranial nerve cells are shuttling electrochemical signals to your brain. Some of...
