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A demonstration of substituent effects in anti-aromatic compounds
Circularly conjugated compounds with 4n+2 pi-electrons are known as aromatic compounds. They are generally stable and are therefore found in our surroundings. On the other...
UC San Diego health among first in nation to perform regenerative brain cell procedure for epilepsy
In what could lead to a revolutionary advancement in the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy, UC San Diego Health has become one of the first...
Breakthrough in solid-state storage innovates how biological materials are stored and handled
Scientists have developed a novel method for storing biological materials such as RNA and proteins in a solid-state. The storage in solid-state resembles the form...
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...
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...
