• article not found
  • Filters close
    Newswise: The University of Limpopo chooses Figshare to support its research excellence strategy
    Released: 19-Sep-2024 4:30 AM EDT
    The University of Limpopo chooses Figshare to support its research excellence strategy
    Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd

    The University of Limpopo has chosen Figshare to facilitate the collection, management, sharing and preservation of its research data.

       
    Newswise: NUS scientists discover novel approach to rejuvenate aged egg cells
    Release date: 19-Sep-2024 4:05 AM EDT
    NUS scientists discover novel approach to rejuvenate aged egg cells
    National University of Singapore (NUS)

    Researchers from the National University of Singapore have developed an innovative technique to significantly enhance the reproductive potential of aged oocytes, or immature egg cells, potentially paving the way for better outcomes of assisted reproductive technologies, such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF), for older females. This groundbreaking approach involves constructing hybrid ovarian follicles by transplanting aged oocytes into a young follicular environment to partially restore their reproductive potential.

    UNREVIEWED

    Newswise: Storing the sun's heat at 1200 degrees
    Release date: 19-Sep-2024 3:05 AM EDT
    Storing the sun's heat at 1200 degrees
    Empa, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology

    The ETH spin-off Synhelion has recently inaugurated the world's first industrial plant for the production of solar fuels in Germany. The heart of the plant contains a piece of Empa technology: Together with Synhelion, Empa researchers have developed a material for the high-temperature thermal energy storage system that allows the plant to remain in operation 24/7.

    UNREVIEWED

    Released: 19-Sep-2024 3:00 AM EDT
    تنبيه من خبير: بتطور علاجات سرطان الدم، تتطور رحلة المريض أيضًا
    Mayo Clinic

    روتشستر، ولاية مينيسوتا — يتطور علاج سرطانات الدم باستمرار، ما يتيح المزيد من الخيارات العلاجية للأشخاص المصابين بالمرض.

    Newswise: Decoding 'Chachi' citrus: unveiling the secrets of flavorful phytonutrients
    Release date: 19-Sep-2024 2:05 AM EDT
    Decoding 'Chachi' citrus: unveiling the secrets of flavorful phytonutrients
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A pivotal study has revealed the gap-free genome of Citrus reticulata 'Chachi' (CRC), providing new insights into the biosynthetic pathways of flavonoids that contribute to the fruit’s distinct flavor and health benefits. By mapping the metabolic changes of these compounds across various stages of fruit development, the research paves the way for enhancing the nutritional value of citrus fruits.

    UNREVIEWED

    Newswise: Plant pathogen battle: SlSYTA protein's dual role in defense and susceptibility
    Release date: 18-Sep-2024 11:05 PM EDT
    Plant pathogen battle: SlSYTA protein's dual role in defense and susceptibility
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A pivotal study has uncovered the dual role of the Solanum lycopersicum Synaptotagmin A (SYTA) SlSYTA protein in regulating tomato plants' immune response. Researchers found that while SlSYTA overexpression heightens vulnerability to pathogens, its suppression through genetic modification enhances resistance. This discovery paves the way for developing disease-resistant crops, potentially revolutionizing sustainable agriculture and food security.

    UNREVIEWED

    Newswise: The memory in seeds: how plants carry environmental clues across generations
    Release date: 18-Sep-2024 10:05 PM EDT
    The memory in seeds: how plants carry environmental clues across generations
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A recent study has revealed the genetic mechanisms behind transgenerational phenotypic plasticity—a crucial factor in plant adaptation to environmental changes. By investigating Arabidopsis thaliana grown under different light conditions across generations, researchers demonstrated how maternal environments shape offspring traits. These findings could inform new strategies for crop improvement and ecological conservation.

    UNREVIEWED

    Newswise: Graft union mastery: unveiling the secrets of plant tissue mending
    Release date: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 PM EDT
    Graft union mastery: unveiling the secrets of plant tissue mending
    Chinese Academy of Sciences

    A recent review offers critical insights into the graft healing process in plants, a key aspect of successful asexual reproduction. By examining the complex interactions between phytohormones, environmental factors, and molecular mechanisms, researchers have unveiled new strategies to strengthen plant unions, potentially boosting crop yields and resilience to environmental stress.

    UNREVIEWED

    Newswise: The Medical Minute: Exercise Gain Without Pain. Well, Maybe Some Soreness.
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 8:05 PM EDT
    The Medical Minute: Exercise Gain Without Pain. Well, Maybe Some Soreness.
    Penn State Health

    Ow, ow, ow. A little soreness after a workout is normal. But how much is – ow – too much? A Penn State Health expert weighs in.

    Newswise: Explaining Dramatic Planetwide Changes After World’s Last ‘Snowball Earth’ Event
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 5:05 PM EDT
    Explaining Dramatic Planetwide Changes After World’s Last ‘Snowball Earth’ Event
    University of Washington

    Some of the most dramatic climatic events in our planet’s history are “Snowball Earth” events that happened hundreds of millions of years ago, when almost the entire planet was encased in ice up to 0.6 miles thick. New research from the University of Washington provides a more complete picture for how the last Snowball Earth event ended, and suggests why it preceded a dramatic expansion of life on Earth, including the emergence of the first animals.

    Newswise: Cleveland Clinic Study Is First to Show Success in Treating Rare Blood Disorder
    13-Sep-2024 10:05 AM EDT
    Cleveland Clinic Study Is First to Show Success in Treating Rare Blood Disorder
    Cleveland Clinic

    CLEVELAND: A clinical trial has demonstrated that the cancer drug pomalidomide is safe and effective in treating hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), a rare bleeding disorder that impacts more than 1 in 5,000 people worldwide.

    Newswise: Tulane University Names School in Honor of Celia Scott Weatherhead’s Record-Breaking Support
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:15 PM EDT
    Tulane University Names School in Honor of Celia Scott Weatherhead’s Record-Breaking Support
    Tulane University

    Tulane University announced that it will rename its School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine in honor of alumna Celia Scott Weatherhead, whose lifetime giving totals more than $160 million—the largest in the university’s history.

    Newswise: gutmicrobiomeslide-web-size.ashx?mw=1382&hash=7D2FD08137CF7FCFD8BD3433DC214D3D
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
    Houston Methodist and Rice University team up to track gut-brain connection
    Houston Methodist

    For the next two years, 120 Division I Rice University athletes will be part of a concussion study with Houston Methodist researchers to identify reliable and novel concussion biomarkers in their gut microbiomes in ways that standard brain imaging cannot.

    Newswise: Ucla Health Opens Same-Day Orthopedic Clinic to Meet the Needs of the Community
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
    Ucla Health Opens Same-Day Orthopedic Clinic to Meet the Needs of the Community
    University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences

    UCLA Health has opened a dedicated walk-in orthopedic clinic where adults and children with unexpected, acute orthopedic injuries such as fractures, pulled muscles and sprains can go for specialized care without the wait times often associated with emergency room or urgent care visits.

    Newswise: Nawaz named ASME Fellow
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
    Nawaz named ASME Fellow
    Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    Kashif Nawaz, distinguished researcher and section head for Building Technologies Research at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, has been named a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, or ASME. The Fellow grade recognizes outstanding engineering achievements for members with 10 or more years of active practice.

    Newswise: U2opia Signs License to Commercialize Anomaly-Detection Technology for Cybersecurity
    Released: 18-Sep-2024 4:05 PM EDT
    U2opia Signs License to Commercialize Anomaly-Detection Technology for Cybersecurity
    Oak Ridge National Laboratory

    U2opia Technology has licensed Situ and Heartbeat, a package of technologies from the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory that offers a new method for advanced cybersecurity monitoring in real time.

    12-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
    Can the MIND Diet Lower the Risk of Memory Problems Later in Life?
    American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

    People whose diet more closely resembles the MIND diet may have a lower risk of cognitive impairment, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Results were similar for Black and white participants.

    12-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
    Some Diabetes Drugs Tied to Lower Risk of Dementia, Parkinson’s Disease
    American Academy of Neurology (AAN)

    A class of drugs for diabetes may be associated with a lower risk of dementia and Parkinson’s disease, according to a study published in the September 18, 2024, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

    Released: 18-Sep-2024 3:20 PM EDT
    Flexible Circuits Made with Silk and Graphene on the Horizon
    Pacific Northwest National Laboratory

    Ultra-thin layers of silk deposited on graphene in perfect alignment represent a key advance for the control needed in microelectronics and advanced neural network development.



    close
    0.15704