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Phys.org / For crop breeders, growth curves built on drone data reveal timing and duration of genetic effects
Though it's largely a hereditary trait, siblings often grow to be different heights. But even if they end up topping out at the same stature, they may take different paths to get there. As they progress through childhood, ...
Medical Xpress / Brazilian tree compounds block SARS-CoV-2 at multiple stages, lab tests show
A study has revealed that galloylquinic acids extracted from the leaves of Copaifera lucens Dwyer, a tree endemic to Brazil primarily found in the Atlantic Forest, have a multi-targeted effect against SARS-CoV-2, the virus ...
Phys.org / Autumn leaves transformed into biodegradable mulch film can curb farm plastic pollution
Fallen leaves, which are discarded every year, have been transformed into a resource that can replace waste plastics, a major nuisance in rural areas. A research team at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology ...
Phys.org / Medieval images may have triggered imagined soundscapes, reshaping how viewers experienced saints
In cathedrals, such as Canterbury Cathedral in England, colorful stained glass and illustrated hagiographies tell the stories of saints through vivid visual narratives, inviting viewers into richly detailed scenes. Sometimes, ...
Medical Xpress / In cesarean birth, sex-specific effects occur in microbiota
The effects of cesarean delivery on the newborn microbiota appear to vary according to sex. A research team coordinated by INRAE has demonstrated this in a mouse model, showing increased susceptibility to colonic inflammation ...
Phys.org / A hidden food boom across Central Africa is pushing wildlife and rural diets toward a precarious edge
The total annual biomass of wild meat consumed across Central Africa has increased from an estimated 0.73 million metric tons in 2000 to 1.10 million metric tons in 2022. This increase is threatening wildlife populations ...
Medical Xpress / Lower dietary protein intake linked to lower dialysis risk in chronic kidney disease
For adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 3 or 4, lower dietary protein intake (DPI) is associated with lower dialysis risk, with no indication of nutritional harm, according to a study published online April 28 ...
Phys.org / Wildfires leave lasting risks: Improving predictions of hazardous debris flows in burned areas
In August of 2020, the Grizzly Creek fire burned more than 30,000 acres around Interstate 70 in Colorado's Glenwood Canyon. The following summer, several rainstorms swept across the area and sent devastating debris flows, ...
Phys.org / One overlooked mineral may have quietly powered a crucial step toward life on early Earth
Manganese dioxide can convert amino acids into hydrogen cyanide (HCN) without requiring methane, a finding that solves a long-standing puzzle about the origin of this key prebiotic molecule on early Earth. Although HCN is ...
Medical Xpress / AI-assisted approach identifies IRS4 as a promising drug target in multiple solid tumors
Leveraging AI capabilities combined with genetic data led St. Jude Children's Research Hospital investigators to predict new cancer drug targets that carry a limited risk of side effects. For their study, published in Science ...
Phys.org / Optical design unlocks direct Raman detection of ångström-scale ultrathin molecular layers at interfaces
Conventional spontaneous Raman spectroscopy of interfacial molecules typically requires plasmonic or electronic enhancement, limiting accessible systems. A nonlinear coherent Raman method now enables direct, high sensitivity ...
Medical Xpress / How melatonin could improve fertility-preserving ovarian transplants after cancer treatment
Administering melatonin via an absorbable sponge improved the effectiveness of autologous ovarian tissue transplantation. This procedure is used to preserve the fertility of children and adolescents who have undergone cancer ...
