‘Traffic control’ system for mucin and insulin secretion identified
Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have published a study in the journal Nature Communications that reveals how cells carry out...
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Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes
Inadequate energy intake affects female athletesCredit: Aarhus University Photo Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes A new study from Aarhus University shows that when female...
New role for taste receptors
Taste receptors for bitter substances are not only found on the tongue but also on cells outside the oral cavity. As a new study by...
Quasar ‘clocks’ show Universe was five times slower soon after the Big Bang
Scientists have for the first time observed the early universe running in extreme slow motion, unlocking one of the mysteries of Einstein’s expanding universe.Credit: The...
Hedging strategy for coral restoration balances diversity, ecosystem benefits
Resource managers and conservationists have been offered an innovative, new approach to selecting coral species for reef restoration. An international team of scientists worked together...
Sheep and cattle-killing disease carriers never take a break
Bluetongue virus, an incurable cattle and sheep-killing disease, is spread by tiny flies once thought to disappear in winter. New research demonstrates that though they...
A dynamic systems model for effective low-carbon transitions
The global transition to a low carbon society is a complex endeavor, demanding a comprehensive understanding of the intricate social change processes involved. In a...
Virtual exploration of chemical reactions
A new online platform to explore computationally calculated chemical reaction pathways has been released, allowing for in-depth understanding and design of chemical reactions.Credit: Keisuke Takahashi...
Vaginal suppository containing lactobacilli can prevent recurrent cystitis in women
Recurrent cystitis (RC) is a frequent infection of the urinary tract and bladder, which is highly prevalent among postmenopausal women. Under healthy circumstances, the human...
Aston University appoints UK’s only Regius Professor of Pharmacy
Credit: Aston University Professor Ian Wong has been appointed as Regius Professor of Pharmacy at Aston University A Regius Professorship is a rare award bestowed...
Deep-learning chest radiograph model predicts mortality for community-acquired pneumonia
Leesburg, VA, June 30, 2023—According to an accepted manuscript published in ARRS’ own American Journal of Roentgenology (AJR), a deep learning-based model using initial chest...
Age prediction from human blood plasma using proteomic and small RNA data: A comparative analysis
“ we see our work as an indication that combining different molecular data types could be a general strategy to improve future aging clocks.”Credit: 2023...
Study advances understanding of anthropogenic effects on climate change
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Anthropogenic aerosols — aerosols originating from human activity — and greenhouse gases, or GHGs, have helped modulate the storage and distribution of...
Strength of JAMA and JAMA Network reflected in new Journal Impact Factors
Chicago, June 30, 2023 – JAMA and the journals in the JAMA Network are among the highest in their respective fields, according to the 2023...
Multiple sclerosis: Myelin may be detrimental to nerve fibres
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a serious neurological disease that usually causes permanent disability. Approximately 2.9 million people are affected worldwide, 240,000 in Germany alone. The...
