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Medical Xpress / Discovering America's 'epilepsy belt': Study reveals US regions with high epilepsy rates
A first-of-its-kind nationwide study has mapped epilepsy incidence rates among older adults in the United States and identified key social and environmental factors associated with the neurological condition.
Tech Xplore / Lightweight design benchmark enables direct comparison of different methods
How can components be designed for an optimal balance of minimal weight and maximum robustness? This is a challenge faced by many industries, from medical device manufacturing to the automotive and aeronautics sectors.
Phys.org / Metal-phase protection enables durable acidic CO₂ electroreduction to formic acid
The electroreduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) into valuable chemicals and fuels typically operates under alkaline or neutral conditions, but the carbonation side reaction causes carbon loss. In addition, the main product is ...
Phys.org / Hormone-free plant regeneration method works for multiple crops
Researchers at Wageningen University & Research (WUR), working in close collaboration with KeyGene, have developed a method that enables plant cells to regenerate into complete plants without the need for added hormones.
Medical Xpress / Heat shock protein masks BRCA1 mutations, suggesting a new treatment path
Researchers from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center identified a new role for heat shock protein 90 (HSP90) in cancer predisposition and treatment resistance.
Phys.org / How fish embryos first regulate their genes
A RIKEN researcher and his colleague have identified how genes are expressed in fish embryos when they first start using their own genetic material. If the same mechanisms apply to humans, they could shed light on developmental ...
Phys.org / Study sheds new light on reaction dynamics of weakly bound nuclei
Researchers from the Institute of Modern Physics (IMP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have reported new experimental results that advance our understanding of reaction dynamics and exotic nuclear structures of weakly ...
Medical Xpress / New flu variant could bring another severe U.S. season
A new flu variant spreading overseas may set the stage for another tough winter in the United States, experts warn.
Medical Xpress / Five everyday habits that could be harming your pancreas
The pancreas is essential for staying alive and healthy. This small organ sits behind the stomach and has two main jobs. It produces digestive enzymes that break down food and hormones such as insulin and glucagon that control ...
Phys.org / Scientists map mitochondrial DNA and nuclear mitochondrial DNA segment landscape in Chinese population
Mitochondria generate most of the body's energy. Variations in their genetic material have long been linked to neurological disorders, metabolic syndromes, and cancers. However, most large-scale mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) ...
Phys.org / In pursuit of Bigfoot: The people searching for the truth behind the mystery
People hunting for Bigfoot use sophisticated techniques for collecting and validating evidence, drawing on scientific methods to try and prove its existence, research shows.
Medical Xpress / Auditory illusions: New research discovers how our ears play tricks on us
Inspired by owls and their amazing ability to find their prey by hearing alone, my team decided to test how good humans are at discerning sounds.
