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Phys.org / Far-red radiation and elevated CO₂ boost biomass accumulation in young leaf lettuce indoors
A new study from scientists at Purdue University reports that far-red radiation, in combination with increased carbon dioxide (CO₂) concentration, significantly enhances biomass production in young leaf lettuce grown under ...
Medical Xpress / Existing drugs could be repurposed for longevity by tapping network of aging-related genes
The quest to prolong life has gone on for as long as human existence itself, from the mythical Fountain of Youth to quick-fix fads like intermittent fasting, supplements and injections. But if you take a look in your medicine ...
Phys.org / How bacteria use circadian clocks to colonize their world
Research has revealed how bacteria rely on circadian clocks to control the spread of their multicellular colonies. The findings provide important clues as to how we might improve soil health and plant growth. They may also ...
Medical Xpress / A healthy diet may still make a difference for people at higher risk of dementia
Brain changes that can eventually lead to dementia may begin many years before anyone notices symptoms such as memory problems, missed appointments or difficulty finding words.
Medical Xpress / Hearing aid use linked to 23% lower dementia risk in people with both epilepsy and hearing loss
Adults with both epilepsy and hearing loss who use hearing aids may have a 23% lower risk of developing dementia than those who do not, according to new research presented at the European Academy of Neurology (EAN) Congress ...
Phys.org / Scientists find evidence of vast hidden magma systems inside Mars
Researchers from the University of Oxford have uncovered evidence that Mars once hosted enormous, Earth-like magmatic systems deep beneath its surface—despite the planet lacking the plate tectonics long thought necessary ...
Medical Xpress / Dual human antibodies stop lethal Nipah and Hendra even after infection begins
An international research team led by investigators in the Department of Microbiology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has developed the first fully human monoclonal antibody cocktail shown to provide complete ...
Medical Xpress / Breastfeeding may protect against ADHD symptoms
A new study from the University of Bergen shows an association between breastfeeding up to 6 months of age and a reduced risk of ADHD symptoms from ages 3 to 8.
Phys.org / Three ways climate action can be more inclusive for 1.3 billion disabled people
Imagine a global political summit that shapes the future of our planet, where one of the most populous countries in the world does not have a voice. This may seem unlikely, but currently 1.3 billion disabled people (nearly ...
Phys.org / How coworkers shape careers: Learning and competition pull in opposite directions
New research, published by the Rockwool Foundation Berlin (RFBerlin), shows that co-workers can have powerful—but opposing—effects on the careers of young workers. While some colleagues foster learning and long-term success, ...
Medical Xpress / Prevalence of right ventricular dysfunction ~40% in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction
Right ventricular dysfunction (RVD) is prevalent in 41.7% of patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), according to a study published online June 10 in BMC Cardiovascular Disorders.
Medical Xpress / Specialized procedure saves a young woman's ability to walk
Through interdepartmental collaboration, a young woman's quality of life and ability to walk were restored following the laparoscopic removal of a rare, benign tumor of neurological origin in the lesser pelvis, known as a ...
