New dataset helps tomato growers reduce spread of bacterial canker
Credit: Shree Thapa Bacterial canker of tomato is a disease that can lead to significant losses in greenhouse and field production systems. This disease is...
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Breaking down wood decomposition by fungi
New study reveals a trait-based understanding of fungal decomposition abilitiesCredit: Amy Zanne SUMMARYThrough a combination of lab and field experiments, researchers have developed a better...
Soft robotic exosuit makes stroke survivors walk faster and farther
Research study in stroke survivors with chronic hemiparesis shows soft exosuit technology to bring immediate improvements in walking speed and endurance testsCredit: Rolex Awards/Fred Merz...
Penn State and NAGP identify and reconstitute two lost Holstein lines
Research in the Journal of Dairy Science® highlights effort to increase genetic diversity of dairy cattleCredit: Holstein Breeders Association of America, 1885 Philadelphia, May 11,...
Multitasking in the workplace can lead to negative emotions
Study finds constant email interruptions create sadness and fearCredit: Ioannis Pavlidis, Computational Physiology Laboratory at the University of Houston From writing papers to answering emails,...
UCLA scientists create first roadmap of human skeletal muscle development
Findings could lead to better methods for creating muscle cells from stem cellsCredit: Broad Stem Cell Research Center An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the...
On the road to non-toxic and stable perovskite solar cells
Credit: HZB/Meng Li Among the new materials for solar cells, the halide perovskites are considered particularly promising. Within a few years, the efficiency of such...
Earlier gestational diabetes diagnosis, less weight gain
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 11, 2020--A new study has shown that initiating screening for gestational diabetes in high-risk women...
Researchers ID target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy
Credit: IU School of Medicine Researchers at the Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center have identified a target for colorectal cancer immunotherapy....
Change of direction in immune defense: Frankincense reprograms inflammatory enzyme
Research team has clarified the anti-inflammatory effect of a natural product from frankincense resinCredit: Jan-Peter Kasper/FSU Once upon a time, the Three Kings brought precious...
University of Toledo scientists discover new targets for preventing damage from viral infections
Body cells use unique platform normally made during stress to combat virus infections.Credit: Daniel Miller, The University of Toledo When the body faces stressful conditions...
Microalgae food for honey bees
Credit: Vincent Ricigliano, ARS-USDA BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, May 11, 2020--A microscopic algae ("microalgae") could provide a complete and sustainably sourced supplemental diet to boost the...
Researchers develop new drugs for treating polycystic hepatorena
The project was carried out by UPV/EHU, Biodonostia and IkerbasqueCredit: UPV/EHU Polycystic hepatorenal diseases are hereditary, genetic disorders characterised by the progressive development of multiple...
Telehealth during COVID-19 may lead to better outcomes for diabetes patients
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, May 11, 2020--A new study has shown that for some patients with type 1 diabetes the...
Are our brains hard-wired for longing?
Imaging study suggests absence may truly make the heart grow fonderCredit: Illustration courtesy Zoe Donaldson When it comes to forming a lasting bond, our longing...
