Ferocious fungus
Dec. 7, 2021 — It’s called Armillaria ostoyae, and it’s a gnarly parasitic fungus with long black tentacles that spread out and attack vegetation with...
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Stem cell study paves way for manufacturing cultured meat
Scientists have for the first time obtained stem cells from livestock that grow under chemically defined conditions, paving the way for manufacturing cell cultured meat...
Microfluidics show promise as safer, simpler treatment option for severe neonatal jaundice
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Research by the Oregon State University College of Engineering has led to a promising potential therapy for neonatal jaundice that’s more safe,...
Smoke screen: Analysis of saliva from long-term cannabis smokers identifies disruptions in the healthy oral microbiome that may lead to brain disorders
More and more states are legalizing marijuana, but little is known about how long-term cannabis use affects the microbes in the oral cavity, known as...
Sodium-based Material Yields Stable Alternative to Lithium-ion Batteries
University of Texas at Austin researchers have created a new sodium-based battery material that is highly stable, capable of recharging as quickly as a traditional...
University of Houston researcher pushes limit of when water will freeze
Though it is one of the great mysteries of science, the transformation of water into ice often escapes people's minds as it is just assumed that’s what happens....
Freely available protist culture collection supports deeper understanding of plant microbiomes
We are all closely associated with microorganisms. The most common example is the human gut, where bacteria are necessary for digestion and health or can...
Cleveland Clinic research identifies sildenafil as candidate drug for Alzheimer’s disease
December 6, 2021, CLEVELAND: A new Cleveland Clinic-led study has identified sildenafil – an FDA-approved therapy for erectile dysfunction (Viagra) and pulmonary hypertension (Ravatio) –...
Study: Cataract surgery linked with lessened dementia risk
Cataracts affect most older adults at risk for dementia, and now researchers are finding strong evidence that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk...
Glucose control is a key factor for reduced cancer risk in obesity and type 2 diabetes
Good glucose control is important for reduction of cancer risk in obesity and type 2 diabetes. Large durable weight loss, as such, appears to afford...
SARS-CoV-2 infects sustentacular cells in the olfactory epithelium of COVID-19 patients
It is now widely known that COVID-19 is associated with the transient or long-term loss of olfaction (the sense of smell) but the mechanisms remain...
Long-range four-stranded DNA structures found to play a role in rare ageing disease
A special form of four-stranded DNA, recently seen in human cells, has been found to interact with a gene that causes Cockayne Syndrome when faulty.Credit:...
Male spiders are attracted by a female like planets orbiting a star
The tiny male golden orb-weaving spider faces a considerable challenge when searching for a mate. He is a fraction of the size of the massive...
Common arctic finches are all the same species
For birders struggling to figure out what kind of Redpoll they’re watching, new research from the University of Colorado Boulder says don’t worry—the different species...
NYITCOM research finds nasal problem plagued long-nosed crocodile relatives
Research published in the journal Anatomical Record finds that humans have more in common with endangered crocodiles than we think—namely, a deviated septum.Credit: Jason Bourke, Ph.D. Research...
