Changes in 300 genes could contribute to the maternal behaviour of mice
A research team from the University of Valencia and the Jaume I University of Castellón shows an increase in the expression of 197 genes in mother mice, and a decrease of 99, when compared with virgin females in contact with offspring. These results.....»»
Your Genes May Influence What You Like to Eat
New research identifies genome areas linked to dietary patterns and our taste for things such as tea, tobacco and grapes.....»»
Rio Pará found to contribute high trace metal concentrations to the Amazon estuary
The Amazon River is the largest river in the world. It discharges about one fifth of global freshwater runoff, resulting in a freshwater plume rich in nutrients and trace elements entering the Atlantic Ocean......»»
Your genetic code has lots of "words" for the same thing—information theory may help explain the redundancies
Nearly all life, from bacteria to humans, uses the same genetic code. This code acts as a dictionary, translating genes into the amino acids used to build proteins. The universality of the genetic code indicates a common ancestry among all living org.....»»
Brown widow spider study shows how invasive species prosper in favorable habitats
Lower parasitism and predation in urban habitats may contribute to the invasion success of brown widow spiders. Dr. Monica Mowery and colleagues at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev compared egg sac parasitism in the urban invasive brown widow spide.....»»
Why Maternal Mortality Rates Are Getting Worse Across the U.S.
A new study shows U.S. maternal mortality rates are increasing, and health care providers and advocacy groups are racing to build better care for new parents.....»»
Research highlights importance of including Indigenous cultural perspectives in coastal restoration plans
Earthen and shell mounds built hundreds of years ago by Indigenous people in the Mississippi River Delta contribute to biodiversity and the area's resiliency to erosion today, research by a Florida State University archaeologist has found......»»
Q&A: Researchers develop sustainable new adhesives for industry
Karan Dikshit (Ph.D.MatSci'22) is the first author on a paper in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces that introduces new adhesive materials that not only allow for easy sticking and unsticking but could eventually contribute to sustainability efforts.....»»
Bizarre ‘mind-controlling’ parasitic worm lacks genes found in every known animal
Bizarre ‘mind-controlling’ parasitic worm lacks genes found in every known animal.....»»
Supporting increased crop growth by regulating the expression of genes that support nitrogen fixation
An article describing research conducted by John Peters, Ph.D., chair of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, Dodge Family College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Oklahoma, and fellow researchers, has been published in the journal.....»»
Fueled by new chemistry, algorithm mines fungi for useful molecules
A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve highly reactive enzymes, two traits that make the genes involved useful signposts pointing to a potential treasure trove of biological compounds with medic.....»»
Researchers develop new method to study RNA-drug interactions
How active compounds affect RNA and thus the expression of genes is of great interest for the development of potential therapeutics. Innsbruck chemists have now used a method they recently developed to study the binding of the aminoglycoside Neomycin.....»»
Machine-learning tools reveal impact of supervisor-student relationship on student creativity
Creative minds contribute to innovation and exploration, two of the great engines of a flourishing society. Enhancing student creativity is often considered a priority of higher education as this can later contribute to economic and social developmen.....»»
"Mind controlling" parasitic worms are missing genes found in every other animal, researchers find
In a world full of bizarre animals, hairworms are some of the strangest. Hairworms are parasitic worms that manipulate the behavior of their hosts in what's sometimes called "mind control.".....»»
System tracks movement of food through global humanitarian supply chain
Although more than enough food is produced to feed everyone in the world, as many as 828 million people face hunger today. Poverty, social inequity, climate change, natural disasters, and political conflicts all contribute to inhibiting access to foo.....»»
Unimolecular reactions of anti-glycolaldehyde oxide and its reactions with one and two water molecules
Criegee intermediates are produced in the ozonolysis of unsaturated compounds in the atmosphere. These intermediates are especially important because they contribute to the formation of OH radicals during the night and to the formation of secondary o.....»»
Researchers engineer nanostructures to enhance the immune system"s ability to combat cancer
Over the past decade, researchers have sought more effective and enduring cancer treatments. Among the wide variety of immunotherapies, Stimulator of Interfron Genes activation (STING agonism) has emerged as a particularly promising approach that har.....»»
Colonization found to influence worldwide distribution of plant specimens
A study led by a Florida State University researcher that was published in Nature Human Behaviour shows how colonization has contributed to the distribution of plants specimens stored in herbaria collections around the world......»»
Record-breaking team of citizen scientists contribute data on Pinwheel Galaxy supernova
In an unprecedented achievement, citizen scientists have set a new record for the SETI Institute and Unistellar, comprising the highest number of observers providing data on a single event. Amateur astronomers participating in the SETI Institute's an.....»»
The carbon footprint of a pet fish calculated
Keeping tropical fish as pets could contribute up to 12.4% of the UK's annual average household CO2 emissions and up to 30% of the UK annual average household water usage, a new study finds......»»
What to expect from Apple"s third quarter 2023 earnings report
Apple has declared it will reveal details of its earnings from the second fiscal quarter of 2023 on August 3, accompanied by the usual conference call with investors. Here are the factors that will contribute to the report.The call itself, hosted by.....»»