Solving the cave shrimp mystery: Geology and evolution in action
Credit: Sasson Tiram Caves are a very special environment characterized by complete darkness, low temperature fluctuations and high humidity. Species that live there have adapted...
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NIST builds statistical foundation for next-generation forensic DNA profiling
Credit: K. Irvine/NIST DNA is often considered the most reliable form of forensic evidence, and this reputation is based on the way DNA experts use...
Chemists of Lomonosov MSU learned to determine quickly the products of poisonous substance
Chemists of Moscow State University learned to determine quickly the products of poisonous substances decomposition The researchers of MSU Chemistry Department have patented a speedy...
A warmer Midwest could lead to a common bird being less common over the next century
Credit: Andrew Cox, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission COLUMBIA, Mo., (July 23, 2018) - A warmer future may lead to a common Midwestern songbird...
New study uncovers how lutemax 2020 protects the eyes against blue light damage
Morristown, N.J., June 29, 2018 - In a new study published in Nutrients titled "Lutein and Zeaxanthin Isomers Protect Against Light-induced Retinopathy via Decreasing Oxidative...
‘Hijacked’ cell response to stress reveals promising drug targets for blood cancer
A signaling pathway that helps promote normal cell growth worsens a form of leukemia by taking control of another pathway better known for protecting cells...
Deep learning cracks the code of messenger RNAs and protein-coding potential
CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers at Oregon State University have used deep learning to decipher which ribonucleic acids have the potential to encode proteins. The gated...
Blindness gene discovered
Credit: © UNIGE Our genome is made up of 20,000 genes, all of which may cause disease. At present, 4,141 genes have been identified as...
Bigger eyes but reduced brain power in nocturnal fishes
Credit: Alex Dornburg Coral reefs buzz with activity around the clock. As the day-active fishes retreat at dusk, the night-active or nocturnal fishes venture out...
A new ‘periodic table’ for nanomaterials
Credit: Illustration by Izumi Mindy Takamiya The approach was developed by Daniel Packwood of Kyoto University's Institute for Integrated Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS) and Taro Hitosugi...
Birth study empowers pregnant women
Research led by QUT Associate Professor Yvette Miller, from the Institute of Health and Biomedical Innovation, asked almost 6000 women about their birthing experiences in...
A new model to estimate lifetime risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease
Credit: ©Science China Press Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality and also contributes to huge health care expenditures in China....
Children of mothers with type 1 diabetes have a higher body mass index
(Helmholtz Zentrum München - German Research Center for Environmental Health) Children of mothers with type 1 diabetes are at significantly higher risk of being overweight...
Material formed from crab shells and trees could replace flexible plastic packaging
Credit: Brice Zimmerman, Georgia Tech From liquid laundry detergent packaged in cardboard to compostable plastic cups, consumer products these days are increasingly touting their sustainable...
New biotech graduate certificate program at USC bridges biology and business
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - July 23, 2018 - Getting new therapies to patients requires collaboration at the bench, the bedside, and the boardroom. A new...
