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Newswise: Tomato's Genetic Duo: Boosting Phosphorus Efficiency and Plant Health
Released: 10-Dec-2024 10:05 AM EST
Tomato's Genetic Duo: Boosting Phosphorus Efficiency and Plant Health
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have uncovered a pivotal genetic mechanism that enables tomatoes to enhance phosphate uptake by partnering with arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi. This discovery opens new possibilities for improving crop yields and reducing the environmental impact of fertilizer use, marking a significant step toward more sustainable agricultural practices.

Newswise: New Collaboration Aims to Optimize Crop Nutrient Uptake and Tolerance to Environmental Stress for More Sustainable Agriculture
10-Dec-2024 10:00 AM EST
New Collaboration Aims to Optimize Crop Nutrient Uptake and Tolerance to Environmental Stress for More Sustainable Agriculture
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center and Enhanced Nature (EN), together with its parent company Symbiotic Sciences (SS), today announced a joint program to develop methods to accelerate and optimize the in vitro growth of AMF (arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi) for more sustainable agriculture.

9-Dec-2024 5:35 PM EST
Globus Joins the Internet2 NET+ Cloud Services Program
Globus

Globus has joined the Internet2 NET+ Cloud Services program, a community-driven initiative aimed at advancing the adoption of cloud services in research and higher education. With the NET+ Globus service, Internet2 higher education members now have a streamlined way to access advanced Globus capabilities for managing research data and computation.

Newswise: Using ‘Biological Age’ to Predict Early Colorectal Cancer Risk
9-Dec-2024 2:55 PM EST
Using ‘Biological Age’ to Predict Early Colorectal Cancer Risk
Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center

New research suggests that one’s biological age, which can be higher than his or her chronological age may predict who’s at risk for developing colon polyps, a known risk factor for colorectal cancer.

Newswise: Two Case Western Reserve University faculty members honored as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
6-Dec-2024 1:50 PM EST
Two Case Western Reserve University faculty members honored as Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Case Western Reserve University

Polymer scientist Gary E. Wnek and stem-cell biologist Arnold Caplan have been named Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

Newswise: Chilling Discovery: Wild Potato's DNA Fights Freeze
Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:50 AM EST
Chilling Discovery: Wild Potato's DNA Fights Freeze
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has unlocked the genetic secrets of the wild potato Solanum commersonii, revealing key genes that contribute to its remarkable ability to resist freezing temperatures. This research offers new hope for developing cultivated potatoes that can withstand extreme cold, a critical advancement for safeguarding global food supplies in the face of climate change. By identifying a key genetic segment, scientists have taken a major step toward fortifying crops against unpredictable climate shifts, ensuring long-term agricultural resilience.

Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:40 AM EST
Consejos de salud y cuidado para ayudarle a enfrentar las fiestas de fin de año
Mayo Clinic

Ya sea por comer en exceso, contraer una enfermedad, sentirse estresado o extremadamente cansado, un calendario lleno de fiestas de fin de año puede afectar su salud, dice Safia Debar, Licenciada en Medicina y Cirugía, médica generalista y experta en gestión del estrés en Mayo Clinic Healthcare en Londres. En esta alerta del experto, la Dra. Debar responde preguntas frecuentes y ofrece consejos para ayudarle a poder enfrentar las reuniones festivas de manera saludable.

Newswise: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Underwater Vehicles Operate on Opposite Sides of the Globe
Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:40 AM EST
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Underwater Vehicles Operate on Opposite Sides of the Globe
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Simultaneous missions near Greenland and American Samoa support critical research about ocean life and sea level rise

Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:35 AM EST
Health Tips and Lookouts to Help You Power Through the Holiday Season
Mayo Clinic

Whether it’s overeating, catching an illness or feeling stress or sheer exhaustion, a busy calendar of holiday festivities can take a toll on health, says Safia Debar, MBBS, a general practitioner and stress management expert at Mayo Clinic Healthcare in London.

Newswise: Doubling Up: The Genetic Journey of Tetraploid Strawberries Unveiled
Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:20 AM EST
Doubling Up: The Genetic Journey of Tetraploid Strawberries Unveiled
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study has uncovered new genetic insights into how two wild strawberries—Fragaria corymbosa and Fragaria moupinensis—have evolved to thrive in high-altitude environments.

Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:20 AM EST
American Mission Hospital in Bahrain joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic and King Hamad American Mission Hospital have announced that King Hamad American Mission Hospital is the newest member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:15 AM EST
University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education Launches First-Of-Its-Kind Professional Development Program on Artificial Intelligence
University of Pennsylvania, Graduate School of Education (PENN GSE)

The University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education (Penn GSE), in collaboration with the School District of Philadelphia (SDP), announces pilot launch of the Pioneering AI in School Systems (PASS), a professional development program that may serve as a national model addressing the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on education.

Newswise: Flexible and Rollable? No Problem!
Released: 10-Dec-2024 9:00 AM EST
Flexible and Rollable? No Problem!
National Research Council of Science and Technology

The Korea Institute of Materials Science (KIMS) announced that a research team led by Dr. Dong-Chan Lim and Dr. So-Yeon Kim from the Energy & Environment Materials Research Division has developed a next-generation thin-film material technology that significantly improves the durability of energy and electronic devices.

5-Dec-2024 9:00 AM EST
Early Life Exposure to Toxic Chemicals May Cause Behavioral, Psychological Problems
Endocrine Society

Early life exposure to a class of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) called polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may lead to behavioral problems in rats, according to a new animal study published in the Journal of the Endocrine Society.

Newswise: Wild Birds’ Gut Microbiome Linked With its Ornamentation and Body Condition
Released: 10-Dec-2024 8:30 AM EST
Wild Birds’ Gut Microbiome Linked With its Ornamentation and Body Condition
Florida Atlantic University

FAU researchers spent five years studying the gut microbiomes of Northern cardinals, a common backyard songbird known for its vivid red plumage. Their study explores how microbiome diversity impacts the birds’ health, body condition, and ornamental traits, such as their coloration.

Released: 10-Dec-2024 8:00 AM EST
MD Anderson and AmMax Bio Announce Agreements to Advance Development of AMB-066 in Colorectal Cancer Patients with Minimal Residual Disease
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

MD Anderson and AmMax Bio announced agreements to develop and advance AmMax's AMB-066 monoclonal antibody therapy for colorectal cancer with minimal residual disease.



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