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Carbon sequestration potential of decomposing kelp reduces with warming ocean

Kelp forms vast seaweed forests along temperate coastlines, which sequester large amounts of atmospheric carbon.

25 Aug 2022

The correlation between high facial similarity and shared DNA

DNA analysis and a collection of photographs of genetically unrelated lookalikes have shown that strong facial likeness is tied to shared genetic variations. The article is published in Cell Reports on August 23rd, 2022.

25 Aug 2022

Brain cells with the same birthdate display distinct connectivity

According to a recent study, brain cells with the same “birthdate” are more likely to connect into cooperative signaling circuits that perform a variety of tasks, including memory storage.

From New York University (NYU) 25 Aug 2022

Diseased connective tissue cells alter the physical structure of their genomes

Researchers at Penn Medicine have found that when cells are impacted by the disease, the physical structure of their genome changes.

25 Aug 2022

Scientists uncover the robust mechanism used by insects

Researchers at IRB Barcelona, under the direction of Dr Marco Milan, have identified a very robust system that insects use for wing formation and regeneration.

25 Aug 2022

Scientists create a miniaturized environment to unravel the secrets of plant health, carbon storage

Scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have created a miniaturized environment to study the ecosystem around poplar tree roots for insights into plant health and soil carbon sequestration.

24 Aug 2022

Researchers identify microbes that influence sorghum development during drought

Drought is one of the greatest threats to agricultural systems, resulting in unpredictable crop yields, declines in farm revenue, and an increase in disease outbreaks.

24 Aug 2022

Home gardens can play a key role in conserving diversity of fruit and nut trees

Apple, apricot, walnut, pear and plum – some of the most widely consumed temperate fruit and nuts globally – find their origins in the forests of Central Asia.

23 Aug 2022

Scientists discover latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have identified a group of latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice. If a similar type of cell exists in humans, they could offer a new therapeutic approach to treat brain and spinal cord injuries.

23 Aug 2022

Novel method maps all gene expression patterns to a single reference embryo

Years of work by Trinity College Dublin developmental biologists in collaboration with colleagues at the University of Edinburgh’s MRC Human Genetics Unit has resulted in an unparalleled resource that will help researchers assess how key genes control the differentiation of tissues and organs in developing embryos.

23 Aug 2022

A more environmentally friendly way to produce widely used artificial organic dyes

Organic, i.e. carbon-containing dyes have important roles in nature. For example, they are responsible for transporting oxygen and other gases in the body (as part of hemoglobin) and converting solar energy into chemical energy in photosynthesis (chlorophyll).

22 Aug 2022

Researchers analyze new ways to ensure sustainable food security for Africa

To feed Africa's growing population, agricultural-food systems need to be modernized. In a new study, researchers analyzed how continental free trade and agricultural development could ensure sustainable food security for Africa.

22 Aug 2022

Climate change may contribute to increased wheat price spikes and larger economic inequality

Wheat is a key source of nutrition for people across the globe, providing 20% of calories and protein for 3.4 billion people worldwide.

22 Aug 2022

Defense mechanisms of horticulture crops against fungal infections

Recent research on defense responses of horticulture crops to fungal infections, novel ways to govern the induction of plant resistance, issues, challenges, and future research objectives have been summarized by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences.

22 Aug 2022

New method identifies human gut microbes that contribute to inflammatory diseases

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have created a way to determine the human gut microorganisms that are most likely to cause a variety of inflammatory disorders, including obesity, liver disease, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer, and several neurological conditions.

22 Aug 2022

Lactate likely to be a bioenergetic and biosynthetic fuel for T cells

The immune cells that protect humans against infection and cancer look for a variety of fuel sources to power their operation, including those that were previously believed to be cellular waste products.

22 Aug 2022

Breadfruit cultivation shows potential to contribute to climate-resilient food systems

In the face of climate change, breadfruit soon might come to a dinner plate near you.

18 Aug 2022

BIDMC researchers develop a transformative approach to make more of beige adipose tissues

Once considered an inert tissue, fat – or adipose tissue – is now known to play an active role in the body's critical functions by secreting hormones that regulate hunger and body temperature.

18 Aug 2022

Engineers develop the world's smallest EEG caps for mini brains

It could be the world's tiniest EEG electrode cap, created to measure activity in a brain model the size of a pen dot. Its designers expect the device to lead to better understanding of neural disorders and how potentially dangerous chemicals affect the brain.

18 Aug 2022

New technique reveals how environmental changes affect the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells

The impact of environmental conditions on the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells has been revealed by innovative technology developed by researchers at the John Innes Centre.

18 Aug 2022

Research News and Research

Carbon sequestration potential of decomposing kelp reduces with warming ocean

The correlation between high facial similarity and shared DNA

Brain cells with the same birthdate display distinct connectivity

Diseased connective tissue cells alter the physical structure of their genomes

Scientists uncover the robust mechanism used by insects

Scientists create a miniaturized environment to unravel the secrets of plant health, carbon storage

Researchers identify microbes that influence sorghum development during drought

Home gardens can play a key role in conserving diversity of fruit and nut trees

Scientists discover latent stem cells that respond to injury in the central nervous system of mice

Novel method maps all gene expression patterns to a single reference embryo

A more environmentally friendly way to produce widely used artificial organic dyes

Researchers analyze new ways to ensure sustainable food security for Africa

Climate change may contribute to increased wheat price spikes and larger economic inequality

Defense mechanisms of horticulture crops against fungal infections

New method identifies human gut microbes that contribute to inflammatory diseases

Lactate likely to be a bioenergetic and biosynthetic fuel for T cells

Breadfruit cultivation shows potential to contribute to climate-resilient food systems

BIDMC researchers develop a transformative approach to make more of beige adipose tissues

Engineers develop the world's smallest EEG caps for mini brains

New technique reveals how environmental changes affect the dynamic structures of RNAs in living cells

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