Review article on asymmetric synthesis using arynes
Arynes, synthetic intermediates in which a portion of the benzene ring is a triple bond, have been applied in various organic molecular transformations and have...
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The reasons why insect numbers are decreasing
The reasons why insect numbers are decreasing Credit: photo/©: Beat Wermelinger The reasons why insect numbers are decreasing A researcher from Mainz University has published...
Calling all canines: Help sniff out the dangerous spotted lanternfly
From New York to North Carolina and as far west as Illinois, the invasive spotted lanternfly is causing chaos in many states where agricultural and...
Higher rates of autism and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder in American children
In a recent publication released by PubMed, American scientists led by Dr. Dufault at the Food Ingredient and Health Research Institute, reported alarming increases in...
Mammalian evolution provides hints for understanding the origins of human disease
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. – Hundreds of scientific studies have been conducted over the years to find the genes underlying common human traits, from eye color...
Genomes from 240 mammal species explain human disease risks
Why is it that certain mammals have an exceptional sense of smell, some hibernate, and yet others, including humans, are predisposed to disease? A major...
Socio-economic inequalities in access to joint replacement surgery in England
The provision of joint replacement surgery in England is subject to socio-economic inequalities, despite a years-long effort to reduce them. A study of hip and...
Genomes from 240 mammalian species reveal what makes the human genome unique
ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE AT: http://broad.io/zoonomiaphotosCredit: Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard ADDITIONAL PHOTOS AVAILABLE AT: http://broad.io/zoonomiaphotos Over the past 100 million years, mammals have adapted to nearly...
Novel biomarker score could help measure adherence to Mediterranean diet
Researchers have developed a novel way to detect whether a person follows a Mediterranean diet using a blood test and, applying this method, have shown...
Unraveling the mathematics behind wiggly worm knots
For millennia, humans have used knots for all kinds of reasons — to tie rope, braid hair, or weave fabrics. But there are organisms that...
Pulling the plug on viral infections: CRISPR isn’t just about cutting
CRISPR claimed scientific fame for its ability to quickly and accurately edit genes. But, at the core, CRISPR systems are immune systems that help bacteria...
Scientists slow aging by engineering longevity in cells
Human lifespan is related to the aging of our individual cells. Three years ago a group of University of California San Diego researchers deciphered essential mechanisms...
Local holographic transformations: tractability and hardness
Counting problems arise in many different fields, e.g., statistical physics, economics and machine learning. In order to study the complexity of counting problems, several natural...
Mandatory vs recommendation: Norway assessed mobility during times of mandatory and non-mandatory COVID-19 measures
Norway, like other Nordic countries, widely utilised non-mandatory advice during the COVID-19 pandemic in the attempt to reduce social contacts among people and occasionally turned...
Chinese medicine herb may have the power to help heart attack patients
A plant-based compound purified from the traditional Chinese herb, Astragalus, has the potential to improve the outcome of heart attack patients, new research has revealed.Credit: Newcastle...
