How plesiosaurs swam underwater
Plesiosaurs, which lived about 210 million years ago, adapted to life underwater in a unique way: their front and hind legs evolved in the course...
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Synthesis of tetraphenylammonium, a phantom ion whose existence had not been confirmed
Credit: Kanazawa University Since the benzene ring is a representative constituent of organic compounds, a structure consisting only of a common element plus the benzene...
Salmonella vaccine for poultry contributed to rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria
An investigation into the evolution of Salmonella bacteria infecting Brazilian poultry shows that the introduction of a Salmonella vaccine, combined with increasing antibiotic usage by...
UCI research finds parents’ unpredictable behavior may impair optimal brain circuit formation
Irvine, Calif., June 2, 2022 – Researchers at the University of California, Irvine are conducting pioneering research into the concept that unpredictable parental behaviors, together with...
How glyphosate affects brood care in bumblebees
The decline of insects, and in particular pollinating insects, threatens ecosystems and economies around the world. The dimensions are staggering: Between 1989 and 2016, the...
This parasite will self-destruct: researchers discover new weapon against drug-resistant malaria
A new method to combat malaria which sees the disease turn against itself could offer an effective treatment for the hundreds of millions of people...
The consequences of climate change in the Alps are visible from space
Global warming has a particularly pronounced impact on the Alpine region. Like the Arctic, this European mountain range is becoming greener. Writing in the journal...
Children who attend schools with more traffic noise show slower cognitive development
Road traffic noise is a widespread problem in cities whose impact on children’s health remains poorly understood. A new study conducted at 38 schools in...
Community transmission of monkeypox
Monkeypox is a zoonotic disease, i.e. it can be transmitted between animals and humans via direct or indirect contacts. Following the eradication of smallpox and...
Broad spectrum of autism depends on spectrum of genetic factors
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is referred to as a “spectrum” because clinical features of ASD range from mild social impairments in some people to severe...
The non-coding 7S RNA regulates gene expression in human mitochondria
A new study published in the journal Cell shows that a non-coding RNA molecule regulates mitochondrial gene expression in human cells. The work results from...
Joining the fight against non-small cell lung cancer
In a recent study, researchers at the University of Missouri are identifying new minimally invasive biomarkers to develop a blood test for early detection of...
New discoveries in lupus research
Two separate findings by a University of Houston nationally recognized expert in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE or lupus), a chronic autoimmune disease that affects multiple...
Novel strategy to make fast-charging solid-state batteries
In a breakthrough, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and their collaborators have discovered how next-generation solid-state batteries fail and devised a novel...
JNM supplement explores opportunities for molecular imaging of neurodegeneration
In response to the ongoing paradigm shift in how neurodegenerative diseases are defined and diagnosed—as well as the new hope for a breakthrough in disease-modifying...