Researchers advance in the development of ‘papaya sugarcane’
Description of genes involved in sugarcane root cell separation could lead to the development of varieties with softened cell walls similar to those of papaya,...
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The complicated future of offshore wind power in the US
Research lays out thorny challenges facing renewable sector Over the past decade, wind power production in the U.S. has tripled, becoming the largest source of...
Omega-3 fatty acid supplements, hypothyroidism could lower risk of T-zone lymphoma in dogs
Credit: Sallie Cox Dogs that receive omega-3 fatty acid supplements or have hypothyroidism may be less likely to develop T-zone lymphoma (TZL). Those are two...
Bentham book series indexed in Scopus
Scopus has recently included the following eBooks for coverage in its database. Scopus is the largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature including scientific...
West Virginia University revs up computer resources to help move region forward
Credit: WVU MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - West Virginia University, in partnership with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, announced Tuesday the creation of one of the state's most...
VLA makes first direct image of key feature of powerful radio galaxies
Structure suggested by theorists decades ago Astronomers used the National Science Foundation's Karl G. Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) to make the first direct image...
Acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for those with diabetes
While safe for most older adults, acetaminophen may increase stroke risk for diabetics Acetaminophen (otherwise known by brand names such as Tylenol) is one of...
New plastic films deflect or trap heat with zero energy required
Adaptable films show promise for use in buildings, wearables, camouflage and solar WASHINGTON -- Researchers have developed new plastic films that stay cool when exposed...
Researchers tune material’s color and thermal properties separately
Polymers could be designed to reflect or trap heat, regardless of hueCredit: Felice Frankel The color of a material can often tell you something about...
Liver, colon cancer cells thwarted by compounds derived from hops
Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS - The plant that adds flavor, color and bitterness to beer also produces a primary compound that thwarts cancer cells,...
Nature versus nurture: Environment exerts greater influence on corn health than genetics
Credit: American Phytopathological Society St. Paul, Minnesota (March 2019)--Corn is one of the most important staple crops in the world--over 1 billion metric tons of...
GSA advances initiative to change ‘conventional wisdom’ on aging
On behalf of eight national aging organizations, The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) has secured multi-year grant funding from several foundations to lead the next...
Berkeley’s soda tax election changed drinking habits months before prices went up
The contentious 'Berkeley vs. Big soda' campaign may have been enough to drive down soda sales in the city Sticker shock may not have been...
Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation launches new research initiative for digital tools
NEW YORK, NY, April 2, 2019 - As part of its Diagnostics Accelerator research program, the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) announced today a new...
2019 Harrington Prize awarded to Dr. Carl June, University of Pennsylvania
Harrington Discovery Institute and the American Society for Clinical Investigation honor Dr. June for his contributions to the field of cellular immunology Cleveland - The...
