How do rootstocks mediate scion salinity tolerance under salt stress?
Grafting in tomato has been investigated mainly in small-scale experiments, demonstrating morphological, physiological, and metabolic changes in the scion mediated by the rootstock. By grafting a scion onto different rootstocks, scion salt tolerance.....»»
Musk on Twitter: Was forced to buy; shouldn’t tweet after 3 a.m.; Apple has returned; more
A “hastily arranged” hour-long interview with Elon Musk on a wide range of Twitter topics was broadcast live on Twitter Spaces. In it, Musk says that he only went ahead with the purchase because he was forced to; it’s been a painful and stress.....»»
Increased flushing vital to Coorong"s long-term health
A new study from University of Adelaide scientists has found that extremely high levels of salt and nutrients in the Coorong, an internationally important South Australian estuary at the end of the River Murray, is causing serious ecological harm......»»
4 ways to reduce stress and relax with Apple Watch
Whether it’s something recurring in your daily life or an unexpected event, we all experience stress and anxiety. You may not have thought about it, but if you have an Apple Watch, there’s a useful tool on your wrist to help find some peace and.....»»
New effort IDs the genes that made the mammoth
Shaggy fur, cold tolerance, and cancer resistance may all be in the genes. Enlarge (credit: Beth Zaiken) An international team of scientists has published the results of their research into 23 woolly mammoth genomes in C.....»»
Ethylene transcriptionally regulates cold stress in grapevine leaves
Low temperature can affect the development of plants and the yield of crops. Ethylene (ETH) is known to positively regulate cold tolerance. However, the role of ETH in transcriptional regulation of grapevine leaves subjected to low temperature stress.....»»
Climate extremes and forest age mediate drought-induced forest mortality in northeast China
Drought-induced forest mortality is associated with climatic factors (e.g., high-temperature, precipitation deficit) and forest age, but may vary due to differences among tree species. However, a large-scale survey of forest mortality cannot usually.....»»
Researchers reveal crucial role of RNA in modulating autophagic degradation of protein condensates
A research group led by Prof. Zhang Hong from the Institute of Biophysics of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has demonstrated that RNAs act as a switch to change the fate of phase-separated protein condensates from autophagic degradation to stress-tr.....»»
Honda recalls nearly 564,000 crossovers in salt-belt states for frame corrosion
The recall covers 2007-11 CR-V compact crossovers that were sold or ever registered in salt-belt states including Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin......»»
New research roots out new mechanism for branching in plants
Researchers have revealed for the first time how a mechanism that controls root development in plants enables them to cope better with environmental stress conditions......»»
Exploring the Benefits of Gaming on your Phone
Although parents may not want to concede, it has been proven and is now well-known that playing video games can have lots of health benefits. Anything from relieving stress, lowering depression and creating an overall good relaxed feeling. While this.....»»
Most of world"s salt marshes likely to be underwater by 2100, study concludes
Cape Cod's salt marshes are as iconic as they are important. These beautiful, low-lying wetlands are some of the most biologically productive ecosystems on Earth. They play an outsized role in nitrogen cycling, act as carbon sinks, protect coastal de.....»»
The death of open access mega-journals?
The entire scientific publishing world is currently undergoing a massive stress test of quantity vs. quality, open access (free) vs. institutional subscriptions (paywall), and how to best judge the integrity of a publication......»»
Lizards at US Army installation are stress eating during flyovers, shows study
Lizards may be small, with only a single hearing bonelet compared to our three, and without earflaps, but their hearing is typically good. Most lizards can hear frequencies between 100 and 5,000 Hz (although they are most sensitive between 400 and 1,.....»»
Some coastal salt marshes are keeping up with sea level rise—for now
The world's salty, tidal marshes are hotspots of carbon storage and productivity, building up sediments and plant material to stay above sea level. However, as sea level rises at an increasing rate, scientists debate whether it's possible for wetland.....»»
Developing drugs against drought
Abscisic acid (ABA) is a plant hormone with essential functions in plant physiology. It is involved in developmental and growth processes and the adaptive stress response. Thus, the plant adaptation to stress situations caused by water deficit can be.....»»
Global analysis shows soil ecosystems under stress
By statistically analyzing data from around the world, scientists have determined that multiple natural and human stressors are reducing levels of biodiversity and soil functioning in soil ecosystems. The number and specific combination of those stre.....»»
Researchers identify markers of PTSD in the blood
A new study has found that people who are currently suffering or face a high risk of post-traumatic stress disorder show particular patterns in four biomarkers that are measurable with a simple blood test. The findings suggest these biomarkers could.....»»
Students who played sports before the pandemic did better during lockdowns
A history of participating in campus recreational sports can offset stress and contribute to academic competence even during high-stress periods such as a pandemic lockdown, shows a new study......»»
For stressed-out grad students, mindfulness makes big difference
While recent studies and polls indicate the nation is in the midst of a mental health crisis, the situation in academia is even more grim: Within the high-stress, high-pressure, often socially isolated world of advanced education, graduate students e.....»»
How salt can taste sweet: The myriad mechanisms of taste perception
Humans perceive five basic taste sensations: sweet, umami, bitter, salty, and sour. Specific foods trigger taste recognition of these sensations through the activation of different receptors in our taste buds. In the case of table salt, the concentra.....»»