How Algae Could Save Plants from Themselves
May 11, 2024 9:44 am | by Carnegie Institution for Science | News | CommentsNew work reveals a protein that is necessary for green algae to achieve such remarkable efficiency. The discovery of this protein is an important first step in harnessing the power of green algae for agriculture.
Pesticide Exposure May be Associated with Increased Risk of ALS
May 11, 2024 9:24 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | News | CommentsWhile doctors do not know what causes the majority of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) cases, a new study suggests that cumulative exposure to pesticides is associated with an increased risk of developing the debilitating disease.
Filter Replacement Alarm System
May 10, 2024 10:18 am | by Terra Universal Inc. | Product Releases | CommentsTerra Universal's Filter Replacement Alarm System is installed into HEPA or ULPA fan/filter units to monitor filters for replacement. This alarm, in the form of a flashing light, alerts personnel of the need to install a new air filter.
New Material Temporarily Tightens Skin
May 10, 2024 10:14 am | by Anne Trafton, MIT News Office | News | CommentsScientists have developed a new material, a 'second skin' polymer that can temporarily protect and tighten skin, and smooth wrinkles. With further development, it could also be used to deliver drugs to help treat skin conditions such as eczema and other types of dermatitis.
Small Brain Area Plays Key Role in Making Everyday Decisions
May 10, 2024 10:09 am | by Washington University in St. Louis | News | CommentsChoosing what shirt to buy, what to order for lunch or whether to go with the hearty red wine or the lighter white all involve assigning values to the options. A small brain structure plays a central role in the many decisions like this we make each day. But it hasn't been clear how a limited number of neurons in this small part of the brain can support an unlimited number of choices.
International Collaboration for Genome Analysis Leads to Clues About Rare Cancer
May 10, 2024 10:03 am | by University of Michigan | News | CommentsTeams from 39 institutions in Europe, North America, South America and Australia collected and analyzed 91 samples of adrenocortical carcinoma. They performed a comprehensive genomic analysis as part of The Cancer Genome Atlas Research Network.
Too Early to Tell if Probiotics Have Effect on Healthy Adults
May 10, 2024 9:57 am | by BioMed Central | News | CommentsThere is little evidence to support any consistent effect of probiotics on the gut microbiota of healthy individuals, according to a systematic review.
Experimental Therapy Halts Treatment-resistant Brain Tumors
May 10, 2024 9:50 am | by Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center | News | CommentsResearchers report an experimental therapy that in laboratory tests on human cells and mouse models stops aggressive, treatment-resistant and deadly brain cancers called glioblastoma and high-grade gliomas.
A Calcium Pump Caught in the Act
May 10, 2024 9:45 am | by Aarhus University | News | CommentsResearchers have described one of the cell's key enzymes, the calcium pump, in its decisive moment -- a so-called transition state. These findings provide a very detailed picture of how one of the most energy-consuming processes in the body takes place.
Can Gender Play a Role in Determining Cancer Treatment Choices?
May 10, 2024 9:39 am | by University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | News | CommentsIt is well known that men and women differ in terms of cancer susceptibility, survival and mortality, but exactly why this occurs at a molecular level has been poorly understood.
MicroRNAs May be Key to Lizard Tail Regeneration
May 10, 2024 9:07 am | by Bevin Fletcher, Associate Editor | News | CommentsA team of scientists used next-generation genomic and computer analysis to shed light on the genetic mechanisms behind the lizard’s ability to regenerate its tail.
Acoustic Separator Offers Single-Use Format
May 9, 2024 10:36 am | by Pall Life Sciences | Product Releases | CommentsPall Life Sciences' Cadence Acoustic Separator (CAS) applies acoustic wave separation technology in a novel single-use format for the clarification of cell culture bioprocess fluids.
Starfish Babies Return in Droves Following Massive Die-off
May 9, 2024 10:30 am | by The Associated Press | News | CommentsDroves of baby starfish are returning to Oregon and Northern California's shores after a wasting disease decimated whole populations of the creatures over the past two years along the West Coast.
New Device May Provide Rapid Diagnosis of Bacterial Infections
May 9, 2024 10:27 am | by Massachusetts General Hospital | News | CommentsA team of investigators has developed a device with the potential of shortening the time required to rapidly diagnose pathogens responsible for health-care-associated infections from a couple of days to a matter of hours.
Using Mobile Technology to Understand PPD
May 9, 2024 10:21 am | by UNC | News | CommentsAn iOS app will help researchers identify women with a history of PPD — a group that includes both those who are currently suffering from PPD and those who may have struggled with it decades ago - and screen them for genetic differences.
