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Phys.org / Wind damage can trigger years of forest vulnerability

Windstorms are among the most important natural disturbances in Northern Europe, where they cause extensive tree mortality, timber losses and long-lasting changes in forest structure. Large-scale windstorm damage has increased ...

22 hours ago
Phys.org / Beneficial bacteria support tomato growth and suppress disease

Bacterial canker, a vascular infection, can wreak havoc on tomato plants, with symptoms ranging from wilted leaves to the collapse of an entire plant. Clavibacter michiganensis, the seedborne pathogen that causes the disease, ...

23 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Berry compound reduces fat buildup in muscle cells, study finds

Ectopic lipid accumulation in skeletal muscle is a major health concern driven by factors like high-fat diets, lack of exercise and aging. Unlike subcutaneous fat, these intracellular lipid droplets interfere with normal ...

21 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Researchers uncover promising new target for treating high blood pressure

University of Missouri researchers are studying high blood pressure, one of the world's deadliest health threats. Recently, they identified a protein that contributes to arterial stiffening and inflammation, opening the door ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Understanding the link between neighborhood socioeconomic status and stroke recovery

In a 2021 study, Eric Stulberg, MD, MPH, assistant professor of neurology at Thomas Jefferson University, found an association between lower neighborhood socioeconomic status (nSES) and worse stroke recovery outcomes. "Even ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Could skin reveal new clues about aging and frailty?

When it comes to aging skin, scientists think of much more than wrinkles. They think of an organ with multitudes of microbes, immune cells, structural proteins and chemical signals that constantly interact with one another.

22 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Largest study supports three courses of radiation for children with deadly brain tumor

Children with one of the deadliest forms of brain cancer may benefit from an additional course of radiation therapy after their disease returns, according to new research from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. ...

20 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Congo's Ebola outbreak shows no signs of slowing as deaths top 3,000

Congo's Ebola outbreak has killed more than 3,000 people out of more than 6,100 confirmed cases, according to the latest government data from Wednesday, as the disease is spreading at an unprecedented speed, faster than efforts ...

19 hours ago
Phys.org / Despite years of rain, Blue Mountains forests still haven't recovered from the Black Summer megafires

For three years before the Black Summer megafires of 2019–20, cool-season rainfall in southeastern Australia was only half the normal amount. When fires broke out, intensely dry conditions helped them spread through areas ...

23 hours ago
Phys.org / Young people often try to help in gun-related crises—but they need better tools

Nearly three-quarters of young people who witnessed or became aware of a firearm-related danger tried to help in some way, but many felt their efforts had little impact, according to researchers at Rutgers University, the ...

22 hours ago
Tech Xplore / Toyota RAV4 vs. Hyundai Tucson, a plug-in hybrid SUV comparison

If you're looking to reduce your gas bills but buying an electric vehicle just isn't for you, the 2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-in Hybrid or 2026 Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid might be a smart solution. These are hybrid SUVs that ...

19 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Level of education most strongly linked to survival after hip fracture

Level of education is the socioeconomic factor most strongly associated with survival rates after acute hip surgery. This is shown in a Linköping University study of 58,000 people. The results can be used to better identify ...

21 hours ago