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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.

23 minutes ago in Neuroscience
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.

57 minutes ago in Engineering
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 ...

10 minutes ago in Chemistry
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.

18 minutes ago in Biology
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.

52 minutes ago in Oncology & Cancer
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 ...

47 minutes ago in Biology
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 ...

7 minutes ago in Physics
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 ...

11 minutes ago in Gastroenterology
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) ...

15 minutes ago in Biology
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.

32 minutes ago in Biology
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.

1 hour ago in Psychology & Psychiatry