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Small, flexible implant relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs

A Northwestern University-led team of researchers has developed a small, soft, flexible implant that relieves pain on demand and without the use of drugs.

4 Jul 2022

Crucial gene in maize modulates specific chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, study finds

North Carolina State University researchers revealed that a crucial gene in maize called HPC1 modulates some chemical processes that contribute to flowering time.

4 Jul 2022

Discovery may reveal new ways to control plant growth

Understanding how plants process light is key to improving crop yields. Light helps plants know when to grow and flower at the right time.

15 Jun 2022

Study reveals how RNAi workhorse protein optimizes to keep protein synthesis on track

Proteins are made in cells in the same way as they are made in factories. However, making too much at the wrong moment may lead to illnesses like cancer, so they use RNA interference (RNAi) to regulate production.

1 Jun 2022

Cancer biomarkers relying on methylation could forecast tumor type

In cancer management, biomarkers are commonly used to guide treatment decisions and evaluate patient outcomes.

23 May 2022

New reports highlight the resilience of local food sector during the Covid-19 pandemic

Local food suppliers saved the day during the Covid-19 pandemic food shortages, but new research from the University of Sheffield also finds lessons need to be learned if national food systems are to survive future crises.

9 May 2022

Study shows how Schrenkiella parvula develops faster under stressful conditions

Most plants strive to preserve resources when they are exposed to circumstances that are excessively dry, salty, or cold.

3 May 2022

‘Extreme’ plant grows faster under stressful conditions

When faced with conditions that are too dry, salty, or cold, most plants try to conserve resources. They send out fewer leaves and roots and close up their pores to hold in water. If circumstances don't improve, they eventually die.

3 May 2022

Study provides a deeper understanding of how gene mutations contribute to breast cancer progression

A mutated gene found in more than 20% to 30% of breast cancer recurrences may help tumors become more aggressive and promote metastasis, according to a pair of new studies that uncover mechanisms behind these processes and point to new therapy targets.

From University of Pittsburgh 20 Apr 2022

New research shows significant variations in B-cells in women with PPD

Jerry Guintivano, PhD, of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, led an exclusive transcriptome-wide association research that showed substantial changes in B-cells in women with postpartum depression, with pathway observations indicating modified B-cell activation and insulin resistance.

19 Apr 2022

Potential solution to make plants more tolerant lies in a single fatty acid

Climate change doesn't just mean warmer weather. Cold spells can hit unusual lows, too, and the fluctuations between warm and chilly are becoming more extreme.

13 Apr 2022

Duplicate genes in plant genomes, an eye-opener for crop development plans

When plant geneticists discover a gene that boosts crop yields, they want to see if they can replicate the effect in other crops.

1 Apr 2022

Study reveals genetically driven mucus pathobiology in asthma

A significant amount of genetic risk for asthma is likely mediated through altered gene expression within the airway epithelium.

29 Mar 2022

Adding a form of cellulose can prevent ice cream from becoming unpleasantly crunchy

Ice cream can be a culinary delight, except when it gets unpleasantly crunchy because ice crystals have grown in it.

21 Mar 2022

Microglia help neurons grow synapses critical to cognitive functioning, research finds

Microglia, the immune cells of the brain, are known for eating up unwanted items like germs and debris, much as their counterparts do in the rest of the body.

8 Mar 2022

Tadpoles with depleted microbiomes cannot cope with hot temperatures

In a warming world, animals could live or die by what's in their gut. That's one conclusion of a new study by Pitt biologists showing that tadpoles are less able to cope with hot temperatures without the help of microbes.

8 Mar 2022

Machine learning to explore large-scale relationships between vegetation and climatic characteristics

Climate change is causing more frequent and severe climatic extreme occurrences. However, it is still uncertain how future climatic extremes may affect vegetation distribution.

2 Mar 2022

Earlier onset of growing season in cold humid areas may benefit tree growth

A research group led by Prof. Liang Eryuan from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has found that trees may benefit from an earlier start of the growing season in cold humid areas, but not in dry areas.

1 Mar 2022

Understanding mutational bias helps scientists predict how pathogens develop resistance to drugs

Genetic mutations help certain people succeed in the face of natural selection.

21 Feb 2022

Study reveals how a fly’s brain contributes to sensing the cold and limiting reproduction

Scientists have uncovered a set of neurons in fruit flies that shut down in cold temperatures and slow reproduction, a system conserved in many insects, including mosquitoes, which could provide a target for pest control.

18 Feb 2022