Climbing like ivy
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THC found more important for therapeutic effects in cannabis than originally thought
UNM researchers measure product characteristics and associated effects with mobile appCredit: UNM Researchers at the University of New Mexico (UNM) recently solved a major gap...
Right- or left-handed? Gene expression tells the story of snail evolution
More than a trait, a snail's handedness could be the sign of a new speciesCredit: Takahiro Asami, Shinshu University Snails, like humans, can be right-handed...
Inherited mutations may play a role in pancreatic cancer development
Genetic tests for patients with precursor lesions might reveal those at greatest risk A small, retrospective study has found that, in patients with particular pancreatic...
New consolidated bio-saccharification technique for lignocellulose conversion developed
Credit: LIU Yajun A research group from the Qingdao Institute of Bioenergy and Bioprocess Technology (QIBEBT), Chinese Academy of Sciences, has developed a novel strategy...
Indigenous knowledge, key to a successful ecosystem restoration
Ecological restoration projects actively involving indigenous peoples and local communities are more successful. This is the result of a study carried out by the Institute...
Scientists simulate forest and fire dynamics to understand area burn of future wildfires
Credit: Malcolm North Climate change and wildfire - It's a combustible mix with costly devastation and deadly consequences. With a goal of understanding the link...
Understanding the rich social lives of animals benefits international conservation efforts
An international group of researchers working on a wide range of species, from elephants and crows, to whales and chimpanzees, argues that animals' cultural knowledge...
Duke-NUS researchers discover the secret to bats' immunity
SINGAPORE, 26 February 2019 - An international research team led by Duke-NUS Medical School, Singapore, has identified molecular and genetic mechanisms that allow bats to...
Exposing flaws in metrics for user login systems
Rutgers study could lead to tighter computer, smartphone and internet securityCredit: Can Liu/Rutgers University-New Brunswick How good is the research on the success or failure...
Study traces the origins of Chikungunya in Brazil
New evidence suggests that Chikungunya virus arrived in Brazil at least one year earlier than it was detected by public health surveillance systems. Scientists at...
How do professional football players perform under immense pressure?
Researchers from KU Leuven and SciSports provide the answerCredit: KU Leuven & SciSports Professional football players need to keep a cool head during a match,...
Most laptops vulnerable to attack via peripheral devices, say researchers
Many modern laptops and an increasing number of desktop computers are much more vulnerable to hacking through common plug-in devices than previously thought, according to...
CRISPR reveals the secret life of antimicrobial peptides
Credit: Mark Austin Hanson, EPFL When it comes to the immune system, we usually think about lymphocytes like B and T cells or macrophages going...
Nematode odors offer possible advantage in the battle against insect pests
Gardeners commonly use nematodes to naturally get rid of harmful soil-dwelling insects. A new study published today in the journal Functional Ecology revealed that these...
