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Trees growing in forested wetland areas emit more methane, finds study

Most of the methane gas emitted from Amazon wetlands regions is vented into the atmosphere via tree root systems – with significant emissions occurring even when the ground is not flooded, say researchers at the University of Birmingham.

7 Dec 2021

Knowledge about production conditions plays a key role in sensory perception of smoked salmon

A great many packages of sliced and vacuum-sealed smoked salmon find their way into Danish shopping carts every year. The vast majority of this smoked salmon is sourced from Norwegian aquaculture farms.

7 Dec 2021

Scientists unravel the structure of octopus-like Lassa viral polymerase

Endemic in Western African countries, Lassa virus is transmitted to humans through food or household items that are contaminated with the urine or faeces of Mastomys rats.

7 Dec 2021

Metrion Biosciences expands ion channel drug discovery service capabilities and in-house expertise

Metrion today announced it has expanded its capabilities and expertise through the addition of automated low volume liquid handling capability.

From Metrion Biosciences Limited 7 Dec 2021

Cancer drug effective against Alzheimer’s disease, says research

According to recent research carried out by researchers from the Weill Cornell Medicine, a gene mutation associated with Alzheimer’s disease changes a signaling pathway in specific immune cells of individuals with the disease.

7 Dec 2021

Experts identify first non-coding RNA that controls chromosome loop formation

Recent research carried out by scientists from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) reveals that a significant player in the healthy development of female embryos also performs a vital role in controlling the behavior of chromosome loops and gene expression in both sexes.

7 Dec 2021

Study employs AI to make new, stable protein structures

Similar to how images of cats can be developed utilizing artificial intelligence, novel proteins too can be now made with similar tools.

7 Dec 2021

Research reveals link between biological evolution and climate change

An international team including Rutgers-New Brunswick scientists utilized artificial intelligence techniques and traced the evolution of coccolithophores—an ocean-dwelling phytoplankton group, above 2.8 million years.

From Rutgers University 7 Dec 2021

Study provides insight into how fat affects the texture of food

Food texture is likely to be the reason between passing on a plate and love at first bite.

From The Max Planck Institute 7 Dec 2021

Study reveals mechanism by which infections strengthen the immune system

Over time, the immune system in humans weakens making older adults more prone to infections. This leaves researchers with the puzzling dilemma of retaining health throughout the lifespan.

7 Dec 2021

Metabolites from human microbiome can inhibit COVID-19 infection, says study

Scientists recently discovered metabolites in the human microbiome that hinders COVID-19 infection in cell-based models of the virus.

7 Dec 2021

Researchers come up with a novel technique to produce single-sex litters

Researchers from the Francis Crick Institute along with the University of Kent utilized gene-editing technology to produce male-only and female-only mice litter with 100% efficacy.

7 Dec 2021

Research team grows mini-stomach across varying stages of development

A group of researchers led from Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) hinged on recent progress to culture “mini-organs” in a lab, called organoids.

From University College London 7 Dec 2021

Massive study on plasma proteome enhances understanding of human diseases

Recent research by investigators from deCODE genetics revealed how proteins drastically enhance the understanding of human diseases.

7 Dec 2021

Live-cell probes enable visualization of the elongation phase of transcription

A genetically encoded “live-cell” probe developed by scientists from Tokyo Tech pinpointed phosphorylated Ser2 in the enzyme RNA polymerase II.

7 Dec 2021

Experts visualize genes linked to hearing loss in humans

Scientists from Uppsala University recently documented and visualized genes linked to hearing loss in the human inner ear.

7 Dec 2021

People previously infected by Chikungunya virus may develop partial immunity to Mayaro virus

A study conducted at the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil suggests people previously infected by Chikungunya virus may develop partial immunity to Mayaro virus.

6 Dec 2021

Duke engineers develop a rapid test to identify antibody effectiveness against COVID-19 variants

Biomedical engineers at Duke University have devised a test to quickly and easily assess how well a person's neutralizing antibodies fight infection from multiple variants of COVID-19 such as Delta and the newly discovered Omicron variant.

6 Dec 2021

Long-term exposure to particulate matter associated with hypertension

According to the WHO, air pollution is the greatest health risk worldwide, accounting for more than 4.2 million deaths annually.

6 Dec 2021

Researchers develop new technique to print tri-layered skin equivalents

Chronic wounds are deep and difficult to repair. Often, the top of the injury heals before the bottom, so the wound collapses in on itself. Over time, this can result in scar tissue and reduced skin function.

6 Dec 2021