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An ‘oracle’ for predicting the evolution of gene regulation

Computational biologists have created a neural network model capable of predicting how changes to non-coding DNA sequences in yeast affect gene expression. They also …

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Continuing face mask use could save U.S. billions of dollars, study suggests

A new study suggests that consistently maintaining face mask use until, and even two to 10 weeks beyond, reaching various vaccination coverage thresholds could …

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Targeting dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors reduces working memory deficits in alcohol use disorder

A preclinical study led by a neuroscientist shows that dysregulated kappa-opioid receptors (KORs) in the brain's medial prefrontal cortex region (part of the frontal …

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Skin cancer cells use Alzheimer’s protein to sabotage brain's immune defenses

Amyloid beta, a protein known to build-up in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, also helps skin cancer cells thrive when they spread to the …

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How the transition to agriculture affects populations in the present day

The transition of human societies from hunter-gatherers to farmers and pastoralists is a more nuanced process than generally thought, according to a new study …

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Scientists identify possible new treatment for COVID-19

Researchers have identified a potential new therapy for COVID-19: a biologic substance created by reengineered human skin cells.

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Forget mammoths: These researchers are exploring bringing back the extinct Christmas Island rat

Dinosaurs went extinct 65 million years ago, mammoths 4,000 years ago, and the Christmas Island Rat 119 years ago. Since becoming a popular concept …

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X-ray view of subducting tectonic plates

Earth's thin crust softens considerably when it dives down into the Earth attached to a tectonic plate. That is demonstrated by X-ray studies carried …

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Large mammals can help climate change mitigation and adaptation

A new study investigates whether protecting and restoring large animal wildlife can help to support climate change goals.

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Treatment of long COVID could be hampered by lack of consensus in identifying and diagnosing the condition, researchers say

In a new report, researchers say the challenges of treating long COVID are amplified by a critical issue: we do not know what constitutes …

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Sharing memories sets children on path to better well-being

Toddlers whose mothers received special coaching in talking about memories grew into teenagers who experience better wellbeing, research shows.

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Global warming combined with other changes in the environment presents 'double whammy' for birds

A new study rolls back the curtain on half a century of evidence detailing the impact of climate change on more than 60 different …

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A nanoscale look at coronavirus infection

Using super-resolution microscopy, scientists uncovered new details about the location of viral molecules in a cell after coronavirus infection.

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Ongoing 'immune injuries' might cause persistent breathlessness after COVID-19

Long-lasting immune activity in the airways might be the cause of persistent breathlessness following COVID-19, according to new research.

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Immunological signature against SARS-CoV-2

Scientists have investigated how most people's immune defenses are able to curb the coronavirus so effectively that pneumonia does not occur.

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Following rain, desert microbes exhale potent greenhouse gas

New research shows how, after it rains, microbes in desert soil convert one form of pollution into another -- laughing gas.

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Electronic pneumonia decision support helps reduce mortality by 38 percent in community hospitals

A real-time electronic decision support system helped clinicians at community hospitals provide best practice care for emergency department patients with pneumonia, resulting in decreased …

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New study sheds light on early human hair evolution

Researchers have examined what factors drive hair variation in a wild population of lemurs known as Indriidae. Specifically, the researchers aimed to assess the …

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Nature-based solutions in mountains can reduce climate change impact on drought

New research has shown how catchment restoration -- through the management of alien tree infestation in the mountains of the southwestern Cape -- could …

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Mathematical discovery could shed light on secrets of the Universe

How can Einstein's theory of gravity be unified with quantum mechanics? It is a challenge that could give us deep insights into phenomena such …

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Human actions accelerate climate-driven floods and droughts

A study of more than 2,000 streams around North America found that those altered by human activity are at greater risk of flooding.

Infectious Diseases

New antimicrobial air filters tested on trains rapidly kill SARS-CoV-2 and other viruses

Researchers have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2 -- providing a potential …

Alzheimer's Research

Some of the world’s lowest rates of dementia found in Amazonian indigenous groups

A new study reveals that two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among the lowest rates of dementia in the world. An international …

Heartburn

COVID-19: Tannic acid targets key stages in the fight against SARS-CoV-2 infection

Researchers believe that tannic acid plays a role in inhibiting three important molecular pathways involved in the SARS-CoV-2 infection.

Vitamin D

Historically 'redlined' urban areas have higher levels of air pollution

In the wake of the Great Depression, the federally sponsored Home Owners' Loan Corporation drew maps of neighborhoods in U.S. cities that characterized their …

Gender Difference

The ‘equal-opportunity jerk’ defense: Rudeness can obfuscate gender bias

If you're an 'equal-opportunity jerk,' does that mean you can't also be sexist? New research shows that many people think so -- and consider …

Fitness

Physical activity may protect your brain as you age

We all know we should exercise and eat healthy foods. But doing that isn't just good for maintaining your figure as you age. New …

Genes

Student researchers discover genes unique to humans in search for source of our evolutionary distinctiveness

A team of student researchers has discovered human microRNA genes not shared with any other primate species and which may have played an important …

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Earthquakes

Earthquake fracture energy relates to how a quake stops

By examining earthquake models from a fresh perspective, engineers now show that the earthquake fracture energy -- once thought to relate to how faults …

Dentistry

New dental tool prototype can spot the acidic conditions that lead to cavities

Researchers have shown that a dental tool they created can measure the acidity built up by the bacteria in plaque that leads to cavities.

Genes

Research advances understanding of DNA repair

A researcher has made a discovery that alters our understanding of how the body's DNA repair process works and may lead to new chemotherapy …

Healthy Ageing

Distinct biological ages across individuals’ various organs and systems

It's common to say that someone looks either younger or older than their chronological age, but aging is more than skin deep. Our various …

Vitamin

Placenta plays active part in transferring vitamin D to fetus during pregnancy

Scientists have shed new light on the role of the placenta in managing the relationships between maternal vitamin D and fetal development, according to …

Intelligence

Astrocyte networks in the mouse brain control spatial learning and memory

Astrocytes form large networks of interconnected cells in the central nervous system. When these cell-to-cell couplings are disrupted in the brain of adult mice, …

Healthcare

Self-administered screening can provide benefits for patients and providers

Doctors wondered if patients might be more forthcoming with honest information by completing a self-administered questionnaire on a tablet computer instead of responding verbally …

Cancer

Migrating through small spaces makes cancer cells more aggressive

Squeezing through tight spaces makes cancer cells more aggressive and helps them evade cell death, shows a new study.

HIV and AIDS

Intermingling between populations may contribute to HIV spread

Sexual partnerships between individuals from different communities may help explain why some community-based HIV prevention efforts were moderately effective, shows a new study.

Physics

Toward ever-more powerful microchips and supercomputers

A look at the process to extend 'Moore's law,' which has doubled the number of transistors that can be packed on a microchip roughly …

Stem Cells

Single protein prompts mature brain cells to regenerate multiple cell types

A single protein can reverse the developmental clock on adult brain cells called astrocytes, morphing them into stem-like cells that produce neurons and other …

Mental Health Research

Stress damages the movement centers in the brain

Stress seems to have a negative effect on the learning of movements - at least in mice. This is the conclusion of a recent …

Mating And Breeding

Biologists observe a molecular 'hand-off' that plays a key role in reproduction

Novel research on the life history of fruit fly sperm demonstrates molecular continuity between the male and female reproductive tracts.

Child Psychology

Reading builds resilience among at-risk kids

New research from the shows that reading aloud can triple a child's resilience at school, particularly for children at-risk.

Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Mexican city endured for centuries without extremes in wealth and power

An ancient Mexican city, Monte Albán, was the biggest settlement in the region and lasted for more than a thousand years. Some hypotheses for …

Endangered Plants

New research demonstrates high value 'injurious weeds' can bring to pollinators

New research compares the biodiversity value of plants classed as 'injurious weeds' against those stipulated by DEFRA for pollinator targeted agri-environmental options. The findings …

Optics

Engineered light waves enable rapid recording of 3D microscope images

Researchers have developed a new method for rapid 3D imaging. Instead of having to scan repeatedly in 2D, the researchers proposed a one-scan technique …

Hypertension

Global warming projected to increase health burden from hyponatremia

Global warming is likely to increase the number of people requiring hospitalization due to critically low sodium levels in the blood, a condition known …

STEM Education

Analysis suggests China has passed U.S. on one research measure

After decades of dominance by the United States, a new measure suggests that China edged the U.S. in 2019 on one important measurement of …

Heart Disease

Treating heart attacks with a medium chain fatty acid

Heart attacks mean energy deprivation. Could a fatty acid found in energy drinks, then, help recovery? A preclinical study explores this question.

Prostate Cancer

New risk algorithm would improve screening for prostate cancer

Researchers developed an algorithm estimating a person's risk of developing prostate cancer based on age and the levels of two prostate cancer markers, PSA …

Nervous System

Dementia patients struggle to cope with change because of damage to general intelligence brain networks

People with dementia struggle to adapt to changes in their environment because of damage to areas of the brain known as 'multiple demand networks', …

Black Holes

NASA's NICER telescope sees hot spots merge on a magnetar

For the first time, NASA's Neutron star Interior Composition Explorer (NICER) has observed the merging of multimillion-degree X-ray spots on the surface of a …

Language Acquisition

Anticipation and accents: Talking like a southerner even if you're not

Linguistic convergence refers to temporary (and often subtle) shifts in speech to sound more similar to those around us. A new study shows that …

Behavioral Science

How animal swarms respond to threats

With the help of microrobots, physicists decode how swarms of animals respond effectively to danger.

Hurricanes and Cyclones

Hurricanes and other tropical cyclones linked to rise in U.S. deaths from several major causes

Over recent decades, hurricanes and other tropical cyclones in the U.S. were associated with up to 33.4 percent higher death rates from several major …

New Species

New species of extinct vampire-squid-like cephalopod is the first of its kind with 10 functional arms

New research shows that the oldest ancestors of the group of animals that includes octopuses and vampire squids had not eight but 10 arms. …

Ecology Research

Tiny mite triggers domino effect in the high Andes

What happens when a disease disrupts a protected ecosystem so forcefully that cascading consequences are felt by nearly all wildlife and plants within it? …

Water

Leaks an untapped opportunity for water savings

The first large-scale assessment of utility-level water loss in the United States found that leak reduction by utilities can be the most cost-effective tool …

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Astronomers discover largest molecule yet in a planet-forming disc

Using the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA) in Chile, researchers have for the first time detected dimethyl ether in a planet-forming disc. With nine …

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Traces of life in the Earth's deep mantle

The rapid development of fauna 540 million years ago has permanently changed the Earth - deep into its lower mantle. A team has now …

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Lab-grown pig heart tissue could help replace live animals in heart disease research

A new way to replicate what happens inside the heart after cardiac arrest could open new avenues for the study of heart regeneration whilst …

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Nordic diet lowers cholesterol and blood sugar – even if you don't lose weight

A healthy Nordic diet can prevent a range of diseases. Until now, the health benefits attributed to a Nordic diet by researchers primarily focused …

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Lower chance of pregnancy and childbirth after IVF with one ovary

Women who have had one ovary surgically removed (unilateral oophorectomy) are less likely to become pregnant after in vitro fertilization and give birth to …

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The language of the eyes

What is the significance of the sclera of our eyes? A question which researchers have been interested in for some time now. Recently a …

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New strategy for COVID-19 prophylaxis

SARS-CoV-2 viruses can hide from recognition by the immune system. However, the antiviral immune receptor RIG-I can be stimulated, which improves protection against lethal …

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Digital toolbox may help diagnose dementia earlier

Detecting cognitive changes early in the onset of dementia would be a game-changer for thousands impacted by the disease and would allow for interventions …

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Unusual partners aid blood vessel growth

Insufficient oxygen to an area like the heart or legs, called hypoxia, is a cue to our bodies to make more blood vessels, and …

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Stunning new-to-science fairy wrasse is first-ever fish described by a Maldivian scientist

The Rose-Veiled Fairy Wrasse, a stunning new addition to the tree of life, is the first-ever Maldivian fish to be described by a local …

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Natural gas flares likely source of respiratory illness spike

Flaring of natural gas from oil wells appeared to cause an increase of around 11,000 hospital visits for respiratory reasons in North Dakota, US, …

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Study of rare disease reveals insights on immune system response process

In laboratory experiments involving a class of mutations in people with a rare collection of immune system disorders, researchers say they have uncovered new …

Language Acquisition

Objection: No one can understand what you’re saying

A new study from cognitive scientists offers an answer to why legal documents such as contracts or deeds are often so impenetrable.

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Bunkers that save sight? Researchers take a close look

Chronically stressing the retina can weaken it and damage our ability to see. But retinal cells have a remarkable ability to wall off damage, …

Dolphins and Whales

Early killer whales ate fish — not other marine mammals

A new study provides vital clues on when killer whales began feeding on other marine mammals.

Arthritis

Predicting the progression of rheumatoid arthritis

Researchers evaluated the ability of a polygenic risk score constructed from a genome-wide association study of rheumatoid arthritis susceptibility to predict radiographic progression, which …

Biology

The secret to longevity? Ask a yellow-bellied marmot

A new study shows that aging slows to a crawl when yellow-bellied marmots hibernate. These large ground squirrels are able to virtually halt the …

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A speed limit could be a breakthrough for stem cell therapy

One of the most promising approaches to replacing sick or damaged cells with healthy cells is cellular reprogramming, whereby one cell type in our …

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Extending the battery life of small drones to strengthen security on U.S. Border

To enhance security of the nation's border, a pioneer in drone technology is proposing a continuous flight of small drones over its perimeter with …

Climate

Increasing frequency of El Niño events expected by 2040

Global weather fluctuations called El Niño events are likely to become more frequent by 2040, a new study shows.

Global Warming

CO2 could be stored below ocean floor

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. To combat its potentially catastrophic effects, scientists are searching for new technologies that …

Cell Biology

New micro-protein helps yeast cells cope with nutrient scarcity

Researchers have discovered that a micro-protein, which they named Nrs1, supports cell division and proliferation when nutrients are scarce.

Infectious Diseases

New modelling framework developed to improve infectious disease control

A new model to analyse infectious disease outbreak data has been developed by mathematicians that could be used to improve disease tracking and control.

Diseases and Conditions

Common houseplants can improve air quality indoors

Ordinary potted house plants can potentially make a significant contribution to reducing air pollution in homes and offices, according to new research.

Organic Chemistry

Using raw materials more sustainably

Insights into the oxidation of hydrocarbons at vanadium pentoxide pave the way for a new catalyst design.

Leukemia

Novel acute myeloid leukemia subtypes identified

Researchers have discovered the first proteomic subtype of an aggressive blood cancer by using mass spectrometry technology.

Lung Cancer

Promising approach against treatment-resistant cancer

A research team has devised a novel and highly promising strategy for overcoming a key cause of cancer deaths: the ability of cancer cells …

Agriculture And Food

An aromatic tomato could be looming – a la heirloom varieties

Scientists helped discover a way to enhance tomato smell and taste. Scientists showed that five of the compounds are part of a biochemical pathway …

Infectious Diseases

How stress hormones guide bacteria in their host

A newly discovered protein helps bacteria recognize stress hormones in the human body and direct their motion in the host.

Brain-Computer Interfaces

Neurobiology: Our minds distinguish between various social influences

Researchers show what happens in the human brain when we try to influence other people or when we ourselves are influenced by others.

Extreme Survival

Tiny 'skyscrapers' help bacteria convert sunlight into electricity

Researchers have made tiny 'skyscrapers' for communities of bacteria, helping them to generate electricity from just sunlight and water.

Healthcare

Field-based patient trial for cell-free Zika testing delivers highly accurate results

Researchers have led one of the first field trials for a synthetic biology-based diagnostic using patient samples. This work, conducted on-site in Latin America, …

Stress

Optimism may promote emotional well-being by limiting how often one experiences stressful situations

'Don't worry, be happy,' is more than just song lyrics. A growing body of evidence supports an association between optimism and healthy aging, but …

Human Biology

Closer look helps experts ponder when a protein’s prone to wander

Using sophisticated microscopy techniques, researchers show why proteins stick better to some surfaces than others. The details could be important to manufacturers fine-tuning drug …

Monkey

How baboons keep healthy family boundaries

Drawing on 48 years of data on the family trees and mate choices of 1,624 wild baboons in Kenya, a new study finds that …

Health Policy

Communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have worse health outcomes

People who live in communities with higher levels of racial prejudice have worse health outcomes, including more heart disease and mental health problems and …

Fish

Locally sourced: Pelicans prefer native fish to sportfish at Utah's strawberry reservoir

American white pelicans who pause their migration at Strawberry Reservoir in Utah are filling their bellies with native species like Utah sucker for the …

Ecology Research

Human-induced disease outbreak in animals causes cascading ecological effects

A study that investigated the impacts of a mange outbreak that killed vicunas in a protected area in the Argentine Andes found that it …

Physics

Physicists discover method for emulating nonlinear quantum electrodynamics in a laboratory setting

On the big screen, in video games and in our imaginations, lightsabers flare and catch when they clash together. That clashing, or interference, happens …

Fish

Researchers create tool to help protect native fish from hybridizing with non-natives

Researchers have created a tool to assess the risk of hybridization among native and non-native fish, a development that could aid natural resource managers …

Children's Health

Lead exposure in last century shrank IQ scores of half of Americans, study finds

Researchers calculate that exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood stole a collective 824 million IQ points from over 170 million Americans …

Brain Tumor

Researchers uncover how the human brain separates, stores, and retrieves memories

Researchers have identified two types of cells in our brains that are involved in organizing discrete memories based on when they occurred. This finding …

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