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Newswise: Ultraviolet-Absorbing Film Shows Promise in Controlling Insecticide-Resistant Thrips in Chinese Agriculture
Released: 16-Jun-2024 5:05 AM EDT
Ultraviolet-Absorbing Film Shows Promise in Controlling Insecticide-Resistant Thrips in Chinese Agriculture
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A research team founded that field populations of the thrips Megalurothrips usitatus and Thrips palmi in China have developed high resistance to multiple insecticides, presenting significant control challenges.

Released: 15-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Biotech entrepreneur donates $50 million to UC Irvine School of Biological Sciences
University of California, Irvine

The University of California, Irvine has received a $50 million donation from Orange County biotech entrepreneur Charlie Dunlop for the School of Biological Sciences. Dean Frank LaFerla announced the gift before thousands of graduating students, faculty and family supporters at today’s school commencement, where Dunlop was the featured speaker.

Newswise: Berries of color and health: unraveling the genome of Rubus rosaefolius
Released: 15-Jun-2024 12:05 AM EDT
Berries of color and health: unraveling the genome of Rubus rosaefolius
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A recent study delves into the genetic makeup of the red raspberry Rubus rosaefolius, offering valuable insights into its evolutionary history and the intricate process of anthocyanin biosynthesis. This research uncovers the genomic basis for the berry's rich coloration and potential health benefits, providing a foundation for future cultivation improvements.

Newswise: Phosphorylation: the molecular key to birch trees' drought endurance
Released: 14-Jun-2024 9:05 PM EDT
Phosphorylation: the molecular key to birch trees' drought endurance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Researchers have elucidated the pivotal function of the BpNAC90 gene's phosphorylation in birch trees, which is essential for their drought tolerance. This discovery in gene expression regulation presents a significant step towards engineering plants with enhanced resilience to arid conditions, offering a strategic approach to combat the impacts of climate change on vegetation.

Newswise: Successful Workshop for Leading the 'Carnot Battery',   the Future of Energy Storage
Released: 14-Jun-2024 9:00 PM EDT
Successful Workshop for Leading the 'Carnot Battery', the Future of Energy Storage
National Research Council of Science and Technology

On May 17th (Friday), the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) held a workshop at its main headquarters in Daejeon with experts from industry, academia, research, and government to discuss the technology, policy status, and development direction of the Carnot Battery in relation to energy storage and heat pumps.

Released: 14-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Accessibility issues in cancer care
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Research identifies issues with booking new appointments at clinics for cancer treatment

Released: 14-Jun-2024 5:05 PM EDT
Improving access to HPV testing
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

Initiative aims to raise awareness of a cancer-causing virus

Newswise: St. Jude scientists solve decades long mystery of NLRC5 sensor function in cell death
Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:40 PM EDT
St. Jude scientists solve decades long mystery of NLRC5 sensor function in cell death
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

Learn about immunology research from the St. Jude laboratory of Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti, PhD, that revealed the function of the NLRC5 innate immune sensor. 

   
Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:30 PM EDT
CDC-Funded Program Improved Cardiovascular Health of Nebraska Women
Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott

When implemented in Nebraska, the WISEWOMAN program supported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which offers services for women ages 40–64 who are low-income and uninsured/underinsured, improved hypertension, blood pressure self-management, diet, physical activity, and body weight.

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Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Loyola Medicine 5K to Support Pediatric Care & Research
Loyola Medicine

The Loyola Medicine 5K Supporting Pediatric Care & Research returns to Brookfield Zoo Chicago on Saturday, June 15th. This event enables the advancement of pediatric care and research at Loyola Medicine, making a difference in the lives of our youngest patients.

Released: 14-Jun-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Cognitive styles and psi: psi researchers are more similar to skeptics than to lay believers
University of Virginia Division of Perceptual Studies

Belief in psi, which includes psychic phenomena such as extra-sensory perception and post-mortem survival, is widespread yet controversial. According to one of the leading and perhaps most tested hypotheses, high belief in psi can be explained by differences in various aspects of cognition, including cognitive styles.



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