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Sugar content of most supermarket yogurts well above recommended threshold Posted: 18 Sep 2018 04:53 PM PDT The sugar content of most types of yogurt is well above the recommended threshold, reveals an analysis of the nutrient content of available UK supermarket products. And organic varieties, often viewed as healthier options, contain some of the highest average sugar content, at 13.1 g/100 g, the findings indicate. |
First particle tracks seen in prototype for international neutrino experiment Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:05 PM PDT The largest liquid-argon neutrino detector in the world has just recorded its first particle tracks, signaling the start of a new chapter in the story of the international Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment (DUNE). |
Green space near home during childhood linked to fewer respiratory problems in adulthood Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:05 PM PDT Children who have access to green spaces close to their homes have fewer respiratory problems, such as asthma and wheezing, in adulthood, according to new research. In contrast, children who are exposed to air pollution are more likely to experience respiratory problems as young adults. |
AI improves doctors' ability to correctly interpret tests and diagnose lung disease Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:05 PM PDT Artificial intelligence (AI) can be an invaluable aid to help lung doctors interpret respiratory symptoms accurately and make a correct diagnosis, according to new research. |
Tweaking cells' gatekeepers could lead to new way to fight cancer Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:04 PM PDT Researchers have devised a way to manipulate numbers of individual nuclear pores -- a breakthrough that may one day stop cancerous cells from proliferating out of control. |
For-profit hospitals correlated with higher readmission rates Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:04 PM PDT Patients who receive care in a for-profit hospital are more likely to be readmitted than those who receive care in nonprofit or public hospitals, according to a new study. |
In a tiny worm, a close-up view of where genes are working Posted: 18 Sep 2018 03:04 PM PDT Researchers have produced new resources for research involving the roundworm C. elegans: a comprehensive view of which genes are active in each of the four major tissues of adult worms, as well as a tool for predicting gene activity across 76 more specific cell types. |
How slick water and black shale in fracking combine to produce radioactive waste Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT Study explains how radioactive radium transfers to wastewater in the widely-used method to extract oil and gas. |
New hurdle for developing immunotherapies Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT A new discovery tosses a new wrench into the process of building better molecules to develop immunotherapies. |
International study suggest ancient globalization Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT Using energy consumption as a measure, a team of international scientists has found that ancient civilizations engaged in globalization more than previously believed, suggesting that an integrated global economy is nothing new and may have benefited societies for ages. |
Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT The happiness derived from a purchase may last longer for those who set broader goals for the experience. |
Jararaca pit vipers: Giant' specimens proliferation linked to fewer predators Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT In São Paulo, Brazil, it is the lesser presence of predators, not large food supply, that can explain why an isolated green area concentrates more giant pit vipers than a wide forest reserve. |
Cash, carbon, crude: How to make oil fields bury emissions Posted: 18 Sep 2018 12:48 PM PDT A new analysis looks at what it would take for oil companies to start pumping millions of tons of carbon dioxide into their wells to boost crude production -- and what it would mean for the climate. |
Why some human genes are more popular with researchers than others Posted: 18 Sep 2018 11:09 AM PDT Historical bias is a key reason why biomedical researchers continue to study the same 10 percent of all human genes while ignoring many genes known to play roles in disease, according to a new study. This bias is bolstered by research funding mechanisms and social forces. |
Eating foods with low nutritional quality ratings linked to cancer risk in large European cohort Posted: 18 Sep 2018 11:08 AM PDT The consumption of foods with higher scores on the British Food Standards Agency nutrient profiling system (FSAm-NPS), reflecting a lower nutritional quality, is associated with an increased risk of developing cancer. |
Use of electrical brain stimulation to foster creativity has sweeping implications Posted: 18 Sep 2018 11:08 AM PDT Researchers address neuro-ethical concerns associated with the increasing use of transcranial electrical stimulation (tES). |
Machine-learning system tackles speech and object recognition, all at once Posted: 18 Sep 2018 11:08 AM PDT Computer scientists have developed a system that learns to identify objects within an image, based on a spoken description of the image. Given an image and an audio caption, the model will highlight in real-time the relevant regions of the image being described. |
How cells repurpose their garbage disposal systems to promote inflammation Posted: 18 Sep 2018 11:07 AM PDT Researchers have unraveled new insights into the way cells leverage G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) and their cellular waste disposal systems to control inflammation. The findings suggest some existing cancer drugs that inhibit these cellular activities might be repurposed to treat vascular inflammation, which occurs when artery-blocking plaques form in atherosclerosis. |
Geoscientists find unexpected 'deep creep' near San Andreas, San Jacinto faults Posted: 18 Sep 2018 10:17 AM PDT A new analysis of thousands of very small earthquakes in the San Bernardino basin suggests that the unusual deformation of some may be due to 'deep creep' 10 km below the Earth's surface, say geoscientists. They say scientists should not use the information recorded by these small earthquakes to predict loading of the nearby San Andreas and San Jacinto faults. |
Capitalizing on sleep-wake cycle can drastically increase digital ad profits from social media Posted: 18 Sep 2018 10:17 AM PDT New research shows digital content platforms can increase traffic to their websites from social media and boost digital ad profits by at least 8 percent, simply by aligning their posting schedules with target audiences' sleep-wake cycles. |
CRISPR screen reveals new targets in more than half of all squamous cell carcinomas Posted: 18 Sep 2018 10:17 AM PDT Researchers sheds light on p63 activity in squamous cell carcinoma of the lung, providing an actionable path forward to drug development against this known cause of cancer. |
Invasion risk of starry stonewort in upper Midwest Posted: 18 Sep 2018 10:17 AM PDT Researchers recently published a new article predicting the risk of starry stonewort invasion in Minnesota and Wisconsin. |
Distance helps re-fuel the heart Posted: 18 Sep 2018 10:17 AM PDT Separated entry and exit doors for calcium keep energy production smooth in the powerhouses of heart cells. |
A new defender for your sense of smell Posted: 18 Sep 2018 10:17 AM PDT New research increases understanding of a mysterious sensory cell located in the olfactory epithelium, the patch of nasal tissue that contains odor-detecting olfactory receptor cells. The findings suggest that the so-called microvillous cells (MVCs) may protect the vulnerable olfactory epithelium by detecting and initiating defenses against viruses, bacteria, and other potentially harmful invaders. |
First gut bacteria may have lasting effect on ability to fight chronic diseases Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:44 AM PDT New research showing that the first bacteria introduced into the gut have a lasting impact, may one day allow science to adjust microbiomes -- the one-of-a-kind microbial communities that live in our gastrointestinal tracts -- to help ward off serious chronic diseases. |
Searching for errors in the quantum world Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:44 AM PDT The theory of quantum mechanics is well supported by experiments. Now, however, a thought experiment by physicists yields unexpected contradictions. These findings raise some fundamental questions -- and they're polarising experts. |
Electrochemistry: Greater than the sum of its parts Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Scientists have developed a new model that merges basic electrochemical theory with theories used in different contexts, such as the study of photoelectrochemistry and semiconductor physics, to describe phenomena that occur in any electrode. |
Eelgrass wasting disease has new enemies: Drones and artificial intelligence Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Every year, the world loses an estimated 7 percent of its seagrasses. While the reasons are manifold, one culprit has long confounded scientists: eelgrass wasting disease. This September a team of biologists is zeroing in on the problem, in the first study of the disease to stretch along the Pacific Coast from southern California to Alaska. |
Nearly half of resident physicians report burnout Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Resident physician burnout in the US is widespread, with the highest rates concentrated in certain specialties, according to research from Mayo Clinic, OHSU and collaborators. |
How birds can stay slim, even when they overeat Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Noticing that songbirds never seem to get fat despite overeating at bird feeders, environmental biologists wondered whether the amount of energy birds put into singing, fidgeting, or exercising could be adjusted in ways that regulate weight. Researchers now explore whether songbirds needn't worry about their calorie counts because they can control the way their bodies use energy. |
Solving the gut inflammation puzzle Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), an umbrella term for a number of gut disorders -- including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease -- remains a clinical challenge. Now, researchers have identified a protein that drives intestinal inflammation. This finding highlights new opportunities for creating targeted therapeutics. |
Class of neurological disorders share 3D genome folding pattern Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Researchers have found a new common thread linking nearly all of the trinucleotide repeat expansion diseases, which include ALS, Huntington's Disease and Fragile X Syndrome, involving the complicated 3D patterns that the DNA is folded into in order to fit in the nucleus of the cell. Nearly all of the short tandem repeats known to grow unstable in disease are located at the boundaries that separate neighboring folded domains. |
Chemists create circular fluorescent dyes for biological imaging Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Chemists have created a new class of fluorescent dyes that function in water and emit colors based solely on the diameter of circular nanotubes made of carbon and hydrogen. |
Transparent loudspeakers and MICs that let your skin play music Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT An international team of researchers has presented an innovative wearable technology that will turn your skin into a loudspeaker. |
Neuroscience of envy: Activated brain region when others are rewarded revealed Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Researchers showed that part of the macaque brain alters the sense of value felt upon receiving a reward in a manner dependent on the receipt of rewards by one's peers. This finding on the neuroscience of envy provides insight into how all primates, including humans, compare their material wellbeing with that of others and are potentially motivated to compete for limited resources. |
Cosmetically smoothing over visible facial scars Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT A novel cosmetic product, designed to fill small to moderate facial scars, has shown promise in covering such deformities in a small group of patients. Participants were generally more satisfied with their appearance after the treatment was applied and the researchers believe it could help improve psychological wellbeing for patients whose self-esteem is affected by their scars. |
Is email evil? Bosses are getting boxed in by their inbox Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT New research shows that bosses struggle, like the rest of us, to keep up with email demands. What makes managers unique is that email traffic prevents them from being effective leaders and threatens employee performance. |
Engineered E. coli using formic acid and CO2 as a C1-refinery platform strain Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT A research group has developed an engineered E. coli strain that converts formic acid and CO2 to pyruvate and produces cellular energy from formic acid through reconstructed one-carbon pathways. The strategy described in this study provides a new platform for producing value-added chemicals from one-carbon sources. |
Mathematicians calculate the safest way home for pedestrians Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT A mobile app that guides pedestrians along the safest instead of quickest route to their destination is being developed. |
The nocturnal pollinators: Scientists reveal the secret life of moths Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT A new study suggests moths have an important but overlooked ecological role -- dispensing pollen over large distances under the cover of darkness. |
Father's obesity in early puberty doubles asthma-risk for future offspring Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Boys who have considerable weight gain between childhood and puberty, double the risk of having asthma as an adult, and for future offspring. |
Colon cancer is caused by bacteria and cell stress Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Scientists have made an unexpected discovery while investigating the triggering factors of colon cancer: Cell stress in combination with an altered microbiota in the colon drives tumor growth. Previously, it was assumed that this combination only contributes to inflammatory intestinal diseases. |
Silver nanoparticles are toxic for aquatic organisms Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Silver nanoparticles are increasingly being used in consumer products, such as clothing and personal care products, in the medical and pharmaceutical industry, and in the food industry. That is why their presence is expected to increase in the environment where they can exert harmful effects on organisms. |
Global trade in exotic pets threatens endangered parrots through the spread of a virus Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:09 AM PDT Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) in wild parrot populations has been detected in eight new countries, raising concerns for threatened species. This highlights the need for greater awareness of the risks of the spread of infectious disease associated with the international trade in live parrots. |
New test kit for quick, accurate and low-cost screening of diseases Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT A multidisciplinary team of researchers has developed a portable, easy-to-use device for quick and accurate screening of diseases. This versatile technology platform called enVision (enzyme-assisted nanocomplexes for visual identification of nucleic acids) can be designed to detect a wide range of diseases - from emerging infectious diseases (e.g. Zika and Ebola) and high-prevalence infections (e.g. hepatitis, dengue, and malaria) to various types of cancers and genetic diseases. |
Extremely small and fast: Laser ignites hot plasma Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT When light pulses from an extremely powerful laser system are fired onto material samples, the electric field of the light rips the electrons off the atomic nuclei. A plasma is created. The electrons couple with the laser light in the process. When flying out of the target, they pull the atomic cores behind them. In order to experimentally investigate this complex acceleration process scientists have developed a novel type of diagnostics for innovative laser-based particle accelerators. |
Intestinal bacteria produce electric current from sugar Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT Intestinal bacteria can create an electric current, according to a new study. The results are valuable for the development of drugs, but also for the production of bioenergy, for example. |
Jumping genes work together to control programmed deletion in the genome Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT Scientists have discovered a new family of molecules that work together to precisely remove unwanted DNA during reproduction in single-celled, freshwater organisms called ciliates. |
Florida Keys' corals are growing but have become more porous Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT Researchers have long questioned what impact climate change has on the rate at which corals are growing and building reef habitats in the Florida Keys. A new study explored this topic, finding both good and bad news. The rate of coral skeletal growth in the Florida Keys has remained relatively stable over time, but the skeletal density of the region's corals is declining, possibly due to ocean acidification. |
A key to climate stabilization could be buried deep in the mud Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT While scientists fear that rising temperatures could unleash a 'bomb' of carbon from Earth's soil carbon reservoirs, a new study suggests these reservoirs might actually be more stable than predicted. |
Surviving insects and plants are tougher than we think Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT Insect pollinators and plants that have survived the impacts of agricultural intensification may have a greater ability to resist future environmental changes than previously thought, a new study has found. |
Natural climate oscillations in north Atlantic linked to Greenland ice sheet melt Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT Scientists have known for years that warming global climate is melting the Greenland Ice Sheet, the second largest ice sheet in the world. A new study, however, shows that the rate of melting might be temporarily increased or decreased by two existing climate patterns: the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), and the Atlantic Multidecadal Oscillation (AMO). |
Nuclear pasta, the hardest known substance in the universe Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT A team of scientists has calculated the strength of the material deep inside the crust of neutron stars and found it to be the strongest known material in the universe. |
Chip-sized device can measure laser power in real time Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT Researchers have been developing a laser power sensor that could be built into manufacturing devices for real-time measurements in many manufacturing processes, from welding car parts to crafting engine components with 3D printers. |
Glyphosate resistance in junglerice confirmed Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT There has been a lot of publicity in recent years about growers battling glyphosate-resistant pigweed in soybean and cotton crops. But pigweed isn't the only weed resistant to glyphosate. New research shows certain populations of junglerice (Echinochloa colona) are now among a growing number of weeds resistant to the herbicide. |
Better chemo drug adsorption onto targeted delivery capsules Posted: 18 Sep 2018 08:08 AM PDT One of the challenges in cancer research is improving the delivery of chemo drugs to enhance their efficacy while decreasing the risk of side effects. Scientists now perform a theoretical prediction of adsorption of a well-known chemo drug onto active carbon with aluminium inclusions, to show its potential as an oral chemotherapy delivery capsule. |
Exposure to organochlorine pesticides in the womb linked to poorer lung function in childhood Posted: 18 Sep 2018 06:09 AM PDT Babies exposed to higher levels of organochlorine compounds in the womb go on to have worse lung function in childhood, according to new research. These compounds, which include the pesticide DDT, as well as electrical insulators and other industrial products, are now banned in most parts of the world. However, because they degrade very slowly, they are still present in the environment and in foods. |
New insights into DNA phase separation Posted: 18 Sep 2018 06:09 AM PDT A recent study has presented the notion of 'DNA Phase Separation', which suggests that the DNA within the nucleus may trigger phase separation, like oil in water. |
Magellanic Clouds duo may have been a trio Posted: 18 Sep 2018 06:08 AM PDT Two of the closest galaxies to the Milky Way -- the Large and Small Magellanic Clouds -- may have had a third companion, astronomers believe. New research describes how another 'luminous' galaxy was likely engulfed by the Large Magellanic Cloud some three to five billion years ago. |
Enlarged genotype-phenotype correlation for a deletion in neurofibromatosis type 1 Posted: 18 Sep 2018 06:08 AM PDT New research shows that while a three-base pair, in-frame deletion called p.Met992del in the NF1 gene has a mild phenotype for people with the genetic disorder neurofibromatosis type 1, or NF1, the mutation does cause complications. These include non-optic brain tumors, mostly low-grade and asymptomatic, as well as cognitive impairment and/or learning disabilities. |
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