Downy mildew research to benefit lettuce growers and consumers
Credit: University of California Regents Researchers at the University of California, Davis, will use the genomics of lettuce to combat a pathogen that causes losses...
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Increased survival in patients with metastatic NSCLC receiving treatment in academic centers
DENVER -Patients with metastatic NSCLC receiving treatment at academic centers (ACs) have an increased 2-year survival compared to patients treated at community-based centers (CCs). An...
Indigenous fire practice protecting the Gibson Desert’s biodiversity
Credit: The University of Queensland Traditional Indigenous burning practices are protecting plant biodiversity in Australia's Gibson Desert, according to University of Queensland research. ..
Long-term follow-up of using patients’ own fat to correct deformities after breast cancer surgery
Bottom Line: One technique to correct disfiguring deformities after breast cancer surgery is autologous fat transfer (AFT or fat grafting), which involves injecting a patient's...
Muscular men prefer an unequal society
Men with large upper-bodies have a tendency to favour inequality in society and a limited redistribution of resources. This is the conclusion drawn by Professor...
DGIST, identifying an initial growth process of calcium phosphate
Credit: Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology (DGIST) Scientists from various fields succeeded in discovering a new process for early growth of substances that...
Reconstructing the history of mankind with the help of fecal sterols. First test on the Maori
It is now possible to tell the story of mankind's presence and evolution on the planet by analyzing trends in soil and sediment accumulation of...
Constitutional uncertainty and political disputes put Green Brexit at risk, research shows
A Green Brexit could be under threat without greater cooperation between devolved nations and the UK government, a study led by the University of Sheffield...
Blue roses could be coming soon to a garden near you
Credit: American Chemical Society For centuries, gardeners have attempted to breed blue roses with no success. But now, thanks to modern biotechnology, the elusive blue...
What causes nuclear waste glass to dissolve?
Immobilizing nuclear waste in glass logs - a process known as vitrification - is currently used in the United States to safeguard waste from sites...
Color-changing contact lens could enhance monitoring of eye disease treatments
Credit: American Chemical Society For all the good they do, eye drops and ointments have one major drawback: It's hard to tell how much of...
Higher levels of urinary fluoride associated with ADHD in children
Higher levels of urinary fluoride associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children Higher levels of urinary fluoride during pregnancy are associated with more...
Tiny tools for a big industry
Even with technological advances in recent years, the petroleum industry still struggles to squeeze as much oil and gas as possible out of underground reservoirs....
New study finds that inflammatory proteins in the colon increase incrementally with weight
Credit: Pixabay BOSTON (Oct. 10, 2018)--Studies in mice have demonstrated that obesity-induced inflammation contributes to the risk of colorectal cancer, but evidence in humans has...
OU researcher determines catalytic active sites using carbon nanotubes
NORMAN - Catalytic research led by University of Oklahoma researcher Steven Crossley has developed a new and more definitive way to determine the active site...
