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Phys.org / Underlying mechanism of Atg2-mediated lipid transfer in autophagy identified

Autophagy is an intracellular degradation mechanism in eukaryotes. The autophagosome, which encloses damaged or excess cellular material for degradation, is constructed from lipids supplied by the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) ...

11 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Sibling data reveal genetic clusters across 22 autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases arise when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Researchers have long known that these diseases tend to run in families, but the genetic relationships between different autoimmune ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / As global heating heads to 1.8°C, is it time to consider the 'Voldemort' of climate policy?

The world is set to miss the 1.5°C global warming target, and plans are underway for U.N. climate talks in the Pacific and Turkey.

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Phys.org / From pets to zoos: How students perceive animal husbandry

Animals fulfill a wide range of roles in human society. They provide food, contribute to scientific research, live alongside people as companion animals, and play important roles in education, conservation, research and public ...

12 hours ago
Phys.org / Want a solution to plastic pollution? Scientists urge UN to require global reporting

Plastic is a wonder material that has molded itself to fit a wide variety of applications. But it comes with a host of drawbacks that aren't fully considered. That's why the United Nations has convened to hammer out a treaty ...

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Medical Xpress / National call to action needed to strengthen primary care pipeline in medical education, argue experts

A primary care physician is hard to find. The thousands needed nationwide are even tougher to discover. A new paper led by a faculty member at the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine (HMSOM) points to why—and outlines ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Same-sex marriages surged before Bolsonaro took office, Brazil data reveal

A new study has shown that the election of Jair Bolsonaro, known for his homophobic views, as president of Brazil in 2018 caused a temporary surge in the number of same-sex marriages. The increase was particularly high in ...

11 hours ago
Phys.org / Molecular snapshots reveal how bacteria assemble outer membrane proteins

Gram-negative bacteria are responsible for several infections that are hard to treat because of their high resistance to antibiotics. These bacteria possess an outermost layer called the outer membrane that acts as a protective ...

21 hours ago
Phys.org / Mixed grazing, controlled burns and collaboration can curb Mediterranean wildfire risks

Wildfires in the Mediterranean region are becoming drastically more intense. The recent major fires in France, Spain and Greece show that firefighting efforts are reaching their limits.

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Phys.org / Mosque workshops help Muslim women discuss reproductive health in NSW

Governments across Australia have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars toward women's health services in recent months and years—but having more health services won't help if people don't know they're available or how ...

13 hours ago
Phys.org / Bats show promise as a form of biological pest control in South African macadamia plantations

Labor-intensive harvesting and complex processing make macadamias among the most expensive nuts in the world. This makes it all the more important to protect the trees from pests.

13 hours ago
Medical Xpress / Voice disorder may be an early sign of dementia, study suggests

Those experiencing worsening voice quality—in pitch, clarity, volume, reduced vocal range or other voice disorders—and no hearing loss may be at 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia than those who are not ...

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