Lethal effects of mosquito-transmitted virus mediated by cholesterol receptor
A protein responsible for lethal liver disease in mice infected with Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) has been identified by scientists at the University of...
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Study examines struggles of Haitian migrants self-managing diabetes on Dominican Republic sugar cane fields
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- A new study from the University of Missouri Sinclair School of Nursing found that barriers, including poverty, low health literacy, cultural beliefs,...
Lizards may miss out on mating opportunities and pick partners more hastily under warming temperatures
Lizards may miss out on mating opportunities and pick partners more hastily under warming temperaturesCredit: Nicola Rossi, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Lizards may miss out on...
Beautifully complete turtle fossil from 150 million years ago provides new insights into its environment
Beautifully complete turtle fossil from 150 million years ago provides new insights into its environmentCredit: Peter Nickolaus, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Beautifully complete turtle fossil from...
Young kids may learn to identify dog aggression with age and experience
In a study of children and adults, both higher age and having had a pet dog were associated with better ability to recognize dog emotions...
Mixed-breeds, Labradors and Jack Russell terriers are the most common UK dog breeds
An analysis of more than 2 million pet dogs living in the UK in 2019 has identified the most common overall breeds—topped by mixed-breeds, Labrador...
Predicting lifespan-extending chemical compounds for C. elegans with machine learning
“We created datasets for predicting whether or not a compound extends the lifespan of C. elegans ”Credit: 2023 Ribeiro et al. “We created datasets for...
Study: Insect protein slows weight gain, boosts health status in obese mice
URBANA, Ill. — As the global population grows under a changing climate, the urgency to find sustainable protein sources is greater than ever. Plant-based “meat” and...
Discovery of key genetic sequence essential for plant reproduction
A research group led by Associate Professor Ryushiro Kasahara at Nagoya University in Japan, identified a genetic sequence in thale cress that is essential for...
New archosaur species shows that precursor of dinosaurs and pterosaurs was armored
Researchers have described a new species of armored reptile that lived near the time of the first appearance of dinosaurs. With bony plates on its...
Researchers identify the bottleneck of dual-atom catalysts for CO₂ reduction
Researchers at Tohoku University have unraveled the reasons behind the underperformance of a promising field of catalysis known as dual atom catalysts (DACs). Published in...
Genetic study reveals that a captive-bred population could save endangered crocodile from extinction
The Orinoco crocodile (Crocodylus intermedius) is a critically endangered species native to the Orinoco River basin in Colombia and Venezuela. It is one of the...
Chinese Medicine and Culture article blends medicine practices for holistic healthcare
The practice of medicine goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses. It involves understanding patients' stories and experiences to provide holistic care with compassion. Narrative medicine...
Advancing heteroatom-doped porous carbon nanomaterials for lithium-based energy storage applications
The portable and electric energy storage market has long been dominated by lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) and supercapacitors, surpassing other energy storage systems in their ability...
Bats have determined that the air over the urban areas is significantly warmer than the air in parks
A flying meteorological station:Credit: Tel Aviv University A flying meteorological station: Bats have determined that the air over the urban areas is significantly warmer...
