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Scientists discover new genes and brain circuits crucial for short-term memory

A mice study has revealed a novel gene that is crucial for short-term memory but works in a part of the brain that is not usually linked to memory.

5 Oct 2020

Researchers identify small molecules that target a structure within SARS-CoV-2 genome

SARS-CoV-2 is a virus that is responsible for causing COVID-19. This pathogen has now crippled economies, health care systems, and everyday lives across the world.

5 Oct 2020

New project to advance technologies for carbon capture through catalysis

Climate-conscious consumers often take steps to curb their emissions of greenhouse gases. For example, you might drive a hybrid car to reduce your use of fossil fuels, which release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere during combustion.

1 Oct 2020

Genetic test identifies patients with invasive lobular carcinoma at high risk of recurrence

New results to be presented at the 12th European Breast Cancer Conference show that a test, which looks at the activity of 70 genes in breast cancer tissue, is possible to use in the clinic to identify patients with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC) that is at high risk of recurring and progressing.

1 Oct 2020

Manual pollination increases the cocoa yield and farming income

Cocoa is in great demand on the world market, but there are many different ways to increase production. A research team from the University of Göttingen has now investigated the relative importance of the use of pesticides, fertilizers and manual pollination in a well replicated field trial in Indonesian agroforestry systems.

1 Oct 2020

Corals' response to climate change could depend on iron

How well corals respond to climate change could depend in part on the already scarce amount of iron available in their environment, according to a new study led by Penn State researchers.

1 Oct 2020

Study warns the negative effects of ocean warming and acidification on planktonic communities

A new study led by researchers from the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona warns that the negative effects of rapid ocean warming on planktonic communities will be exacerbated by ocean acidification.

1 Oct 2020

Researchers uncover problems with the conventional method for growing organoids

Organoids are stem cell-based tissue surrogates that can mimic the structure and function of organs, and they have become a key component of numerous types of medical research in recent years.

1 Oct 2020

A new camera-based separation system for recycling plastics

A new research project is aiming to develop a camera-based separation system that can separate plastic waste according to type. The machine will be implemented at plastic recyclers, enabling the manufacturing industry to significantly increase the use of recycled plastics.

1 Oct 2020

Researchers identify key molecules that contribute to radioresistance in glioblastoma

Scientists have identified key molecules that mediate radioresistance in glioblastoma multiforme; these molecules are a potential target for the treatment of this brain cancer.

1 Oct 2020

Gut bacteria may play a role in the treatment of prostate cancer

New research shows how the gut microbiome communicates with an oral drug in prostate cancer patients.

30 Sep 2020

Researchers identify a new method to synthesize miniaturized antibodies

Scientists have identified a new method to synthesize miniaturized antibodies, paving the way for a promising new class of therapies for various diseases.

From University of Bath 30 Sep 2020

Researchers use multiple techniques to understand the effect of aging in humans

Humans’ hair becomes grey, their strength diminishes, and a host of age-related diseases represent what is occurring both at the molecular and cellular levels.

30 Sep 2020

Study offers clues to optimize defense tactics against viruses

Science's pursuits of unraveling how human cells fight viral infections kicked into high gear in 2020 with the devastating emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

30 Sep 2020

Power of the sun, wind and sea may combine to generate renewable hydrogen fuel

The power of the sun, wind and sea may soon combine to produce clean-burning hydrogen fuel, according to a team of Penn State researchers.

30 Sep 2020

Study shows ecological consequences of extreme air pollution in the Arctic

An international team of scientists that includes a USDA Forest Service scientist based in New Hampshire used tree rings to document how "Arctic dimming," the interference with sunlight caused by extreme pollution such as that at an industrial complex in northern Siberia, is killing trees and possibly affecting how trees respond to climate change.

30 Sep 2020

China's efforts to reduce air pollution resulted in warming across the northern hemisphere

A 10-year effort by China to improve air quality and reduce pollution-related health risks has caused warming in areas across the northern hemisphere, according to new work published in Environmental Research Letters.

30 Sep 2020

New study shows the possibility of achieving clean air worldwide

Air pollution is currently the largest environmental risk factor for human health globally and can be linked to several million cases of premature deaths every year.

30 Sep 2020

Climate change impacts the biodiversity of marine communities in the Pacific Arctic

Climate warming will alter marine community compositions as species are expected to shift poleward, significantly impacting the Arctic marine ecosystem.

30 Sep 2020

Genetic factor enables regeneration of adult skin like a newborn's

A newly identified genetic factor allows adult skin to repair itself like the skin of a newborn babe. The discovery by Washington State University researchers has implications for better skin wound treatment as well as preventing some of the aging process in skin.

30 Sep 2020

Research News and Research

Scientists discover new genes and brain circuits crucial for short-term memory

Researchers identify small molecules that target a structure within SARS-CoV-2 genome

New project to advance technologies for carbon capture through catalysis

Genetic test identifies patients with invasive lobular carcinoma at high risk of recurrence

Manual pollination increases the cocoa yield and farming income

Corals' response to climate change could depend on iron

Study warns the negative effects of ocean warming and acidification on planktonic communities

Researchers uncover problems with the conventional method for growing organoids

A new camera-based separation system for recycling plastics

Researchers identify key molecules that contribute to radioresistance in glioblastoma

Gut bacteria may play a role in the treatment of prostate cancer

Researchers identify a new method to synthesize miniaturized antibodies

Researchers use multiple techniques to understand the effect of aging in humans

Study offers clues to optimize defense tactics against viruses

Power of the sun, wind and sea may combine to generate renewable hydrogen fuel

Study shows ecological consequences of extreme air pollution in the Arctic

China's efforts to reduce air pollution resulted in warming across the northern hemisphere

New study shows the possibility of achieving clean air worldwide

Climate change impacts the biodiversity of marine communities in the Pacific Arctic

Genetic factor enables regeneration of adult skin like a newborn's

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