New insights into the development of Parkinson’s disease in the brain
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) identify the potential pathological mechanisms of a familial form of Parkinson’s disease, caused by mutations in the...
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NIH study explores the role of caregiver pandemic-related stress in child behavior
NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child BehaviorCredit: ECHO NIH Study Explores the Role of Caregiver Pandemic-Related Stress in Child Behavior Emotional support...
Hybrid catalyst produces critical fertilizer and cleans wastewater
Agriculture relies on synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, which is made using energy- and carbon-intensive processes and creates nitrate-containing runoff. Researchers have long sought solutions to reduce...
Lions on the brink – New analysis reveals the differing threats to African lion populations
New research published in the Journal Communications Earth & Environment, reveals alarming data about dwindling lion populations in Africa but gives new insight into conservation...
The red fire ant is now established in Europe and could reach the UK
A study published in the prestigious journal Current Biology, led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE), a joint centre of the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the...
American Heart Association recognizes UK’s Cassis for excellence in hypertension research
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Sept. 11, 2023) — The University of Kentucky’s Vice President for Research and leading cardiovascular scientist is being recognized for her foundational work in the field...
Auxin signaling pathway controls root hair formation for nitrogen uptake
Plants have evolved diverse adaptive strategies to optimize the exploration of light and soil resources from their environments. One of the most prominent adaptive responses...
Invasive red fire ants confirmed in Europe for the first time
One of the most invasive species in the world is Solenopsis invicta, a red fire ant species with a painful sting. Native to South America,...
How is ceviche ‘cooked?’ (video)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11, 2023 — What does it mean to have “cooked” something? Is heat the only way to break down proteins and transform raw...
New book on theory of liquids
Understanding solids and gases is based on theories of their most basic properties, such as energy and heat capacity. These theories were developed more than...
Bubbling salt and excess carbon from Earth’s ocean
There’s been lots of talk about capturing carbon dioxide from the air, but what about removing it from the ocean? Credit: University of Pittsburgh There’s been...
University of Bath is home to UK’s first pilot plant for recycling plastic lab waste
A company co-founded by a University of Bath graduate has opened the UK’s first pilot plant that can recycle up to 60% of plastic lab...
The venom spider: New genus named after Tom Hardy’s Marvel character
Tom Hardy and his Marvel character Venom have given their names to a newly discovered Australian spider. The genus Venomius and its only current species...
Study finds probation associated with poorer health for Black Americans
“Mistrust all in whom the impulse to punish is powerful,” warned Friedrich Nietzsche more than a century ago. Credit: University Relations “Mistrust all in whom the...
FAU Harbor Branch researcher receives US patent for underwater imaging device
Underwater imaging plays a critical role in many fields such as marine exploration, oceanographic engineering, environmental protection and identifying dangerous objects on the ocean floor....
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