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Elephant shark genome decoded New insights gained into bone formation and immunity An international team of researchers has sequenced the genome of the elephant shark, a curious-looking fish with a snout that resembles the end of an elephant's ...
Read the releaseSymbiotic fungi inhabiting plant roots have major impact on atmospheric carbon, scientists say AUSTIN, Texas — Microscopic fungi that live in plants' roots play a major role in the storage and release of carbon from the soil into the atmosphere, according ...
Read the releaseNew study finds extreme longevity in white sharks Great white sharks—top predators throughout the world's ocean—grow much slower and live significantly longer than previously thought, according to a new study led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic ...
Read the releaseStudy: Seashell loss due to tourism increase may have global impact GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Global tourism has increased fourfold over the last 30 years, resulting in human-induced seashell loss that may harm natural habitats worldwide, according to a University ...
Read the releasePenn researchers develop 'personalized advantage index,' a new decision-making tool One of the primary social motivations for scientific research is the ability to make better decisions based on the results. But whether it is deciding what material to use in making ...
Read the releaseSlow-evolving elephant shark genome is first to be sequenced from cartilaginous fish SF State biology professor publishes findings in the journal Nature SAN FRANCISCO -- A team of researchers including SF State Assistant Professor of Biology Scott Roy has sequenced ...
Read the releaseHigher risk of birth problems after assisted conception A University of Adelaide study has shown that the risk of serious complications such as stillbirth, preterm birth, low birth weight and neonatal death is around twice as high for babies conceived ...
Read the releaseBlood pressure study points to more equitable care in England than America In the US but not in England, patients on low incomes with high blood pressure have their condition managed poorly compared with those who earn more. A new study comparing blood pressure ...
Read the releasePenn Medicine epidemiologists find bed bug hotspots in Philadelphia, identify seasonal trends Philadelphia infestations are increasing, with many reports in South Philadelphia PHILADELPHIA—A new study from Penn Medicine epidemiologists ...
Read the releaseLiterary mood reflects the economic mood of past 10 years, study finds The frequency of words expressing misery and unhappiness in books reflects the economic conditions in the 10 years prior to the work's composition, according to researchers in Bristol ...
Read the releaseScientists unlock evolution of cholera, identify strain responsible for early pandemics Working with a nearly 200-year-old sample of preserved intestine, researchers at McMaster University and the University of Sydney have traced the bacterium behind a global ...
Read the releaseOrganic mega flow battery promises breakthrough for renewable energy Harvard technology could economically store energy for use when the wind doesn't blow and the sun doesn't shine Cambridge, Mass. – January 8, 2014 – A team of Harvard scientists and engineers has demonstrated ...
Read the releaseResearchers unveil rich world of fish biofluorescence Technology-driven study finds about 180 glowing species, highlights new potential source for biomedical fluorescent proteins A team of researchers led by scientists from the American Museum of Natural ...
Read the releaseSimple test can indicate cervical cancer LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Researchers at the University of Louisville have confirmed that using the heat profile from a person's blood, called a plasma thermogram, can serve as an indicator for the presence or absence of cervical ...
Read the releaseOn-field blood test can diagnose sports concussions A brain protein, S100B, which may soon be detected by a simple finger-stick blood test, accurately distinguishes a sports-related concussion from sports exertion, according to a study of college ...
Read the releaseFungi may determine the future of soil carbon When scientists discuss global change, they often focus on the amount of carbon in the atmosphere and vegetation. But soil contains more carbon than air and plants combined. This means that even a minor ...
Read the releaseA 1-percent measure of galaxies half the universe away Researchers from the Baryon Oscillation Spectroscopic Survey (BOSS) today announced that they have measured the distance to galaxies more than six billion light years away to an ...
Read the releaseMolecular engines star in new model of DNA repair Study reveals major role of RNA polymerase and other enzymes in DNA repair Our health depends in large part upon the ability of specialized enzymes to find and repair ...
Read the releaseInternational Tree Nut Council funded study links nut intake with lower risks of obesity New Findings on tree nuts, metabolic syndrome and obesity in PlosOne A new study , published today in the online journal PLOS ONE, looks at the association between tree nuts (almonds, ...
Read the releaseMarine bacteria to fight tough infections Aggressive infections are a growing health problem all over the world. The development of resistant bacteria is rampant and, in the United States, resistant staphylococci cause more deaths than AIDS on an annual basis. Researchers ...
Read the releaseControlling blood sugar levels in critically ill children could save NHS £12 million per year A major UK-wide study (The CHiP trial) led by Royal Brompton & Harefield NHS Foundation Trust in partnership with the London School of Hygiene & Tropical ...
Read the releaseClimate changes the distribution of plants and animals Swiss plants, butterflies and birds have moved 8 to 42 meters uphill between 2003 and 2010, as scientists from the University of Basel write in the online journal "Plos One". Climate warming is changing the distribution ...
Read the releaseEmperor Penguins breeding on ice shelves A new study of four Antarctic emperor penguin colonies suggest that unexpected breeding behaviour may be a sign that the birds are adapting to environmental change. Analysis of satellite observations reveals that penguin ...
Read the releaseFirst shark genome decoded Genome of the elephant shark provides new insights into immunity and bone formation This news release is available in German. An international team of researchers, including scientists of the Max Planck Institute of Immunobiology ...
Read the releaseBio-inspired glue keeps hearts securely sealed Adhesive may improve how surgeons treat congenital heart defects and other heart problems Boston, MA – When a child is born with a heart defect such as a hole in the heart, the highly invasive therapies are ...
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