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Some Evolutionary Losses May Not Be Lost Forever

University of Adelaide — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:45:47 EST

Nine species of sea snakes have now been identified as having regained the genetic requirements for advanced colour vision, demonstrating that once a complex trait has been lost to evolutionary time, it may be regained in some way.

Large Hadron Collider Regularly Makes Magic

University of Adelaide — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:20:32 EST

A brotherly research duo has discovered that when the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) produces top quarks - the heaviest known fundamental particles - it regularly creates a property known as magic.

Faster Lung Function Decline in Cystic Fibrosis Linked to High Sputum Levels of Pf Bacteriophage

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:15:20 EST

A Children's Hospital Los Angeles study has found that a virus that infects a common bacteria may lead to accelerated loss of lung function in individuals with cystic fibrosis (CF).

Functionality of a Grapevine Transport Protein Defined

University of Adelaide — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:10:32 EST

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have discovered that a protein which mediates the transport of alkali metal ions, such as potassium, and halides ions across plant membranes acts similarly to a protein found in animals.

By Looking at Individual Atoms in Tooth Enamel, UW and PNNL Researchers Are Learning What Happens to Our Teeth as We Age

University of Washington — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:42 EST

A research team at the University of Washington and the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory examined the atomic composition of enamel samples from two human teeth.

Cedars-Sinai, UCSF Experts Steer the Development of Stem Cells to Regenerate and Repair Organs

Cedars-Sinai — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:00:34 EST

Investigators from Cedars-Sinai and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) have identified a new way to deliver instructions that tell stem cells to grow into specific bodily structures, a critical step in eventually regenerating and repairing tissues and organs.

Cultural Differences Account for Starkly Different Responses to COVID-19

Association for Psychological Science — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:35:25 EST

Psychological Science in the Public Interest (Volume 25, Issue 2)Read the Full Text (PDF, HTML) Hello Kitty has eyes but no mouth. The unique anatomy of the world-famous Japanese cartoon girl, who appears to be a cat, reflects an important aspect of her nation's cultural norms--she doesn't need a mouth because in Japan, it is more important to read the feelings of others than to broadcast your own.

Combining Long- and Short-Read Sequencing in Single Cells Reveals New Mrnas in Neurodegenerative Diseases

Sanford Burnham Prebys — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:25:28 EST

Researchers led by Jerold Chun MD, PhD, professor in the Degenerative Diseases Program at Sanford Burnham Prebys, published results December 10, 2024, in eNeuro from combining two sequencing technologies in single cells to find new differences in mRNAs resulting from Alzheimer's disease, dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson's disease.

Plasma Heating Efficiency in Fusion Devices Boosted by Metal Screens

Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:15:32 EST

Scientists have performed computer simulations confirming a technique that prevents the production of unhelpful electromagnetic waves, boosting the heat put into fusion plasma.

Endangered Bonobo Population Stable in Congo

Wildlife Conservation Society — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:05:45 EST

New research, conducted over two decades by a team of 48 scientists, estimates that between 8,000 to 18,000 adult bonobos inhabit Salonga National Park in Democratic Republic of Congo

New Findings Expand Genetic Knowledge of Autism Underpinnings

UT Southwestern Medical Center — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:09 EST

Hundreds of novel genetic variants across an ancestrally diverse cohort of 195 families, including 222 people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), have been identified by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center, expanding the catalog of known mutations associated with ASD.

The Allocation of Resource Control Within the Corporate Structure: Evidence From Post-Acquisition Patent Reassignments

Strategic Management Journal — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:30:24 EST

Do Hiring Strategies Change in Successive Entrepreneurial Stints?

Strategic Management Journal — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 10:15:12 EST

Kingdom or Fandom? Youtube and the Changing Role of Gatekeeping in Digital Cultural Markets

Strategic Management Journal — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:55:41 EST

A Brighter Outlook: New Research Defines IOL Exchange Criteria

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:30:48 EST

A pivotal study has established a critical new criterion for intraocular lens (IOL) exchange surgery in cases of homogeneous calcification, a condition known to compromise visual quality. By assessing the impact of IOL exchange on patient-reported outcomes and visual function, this research provides pivotal evidence to inform clinical decision-making in ophthalmic care.

Gap Between Diet and Self-Reports Complicates Health Care Practice

Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:05:59 EST

Americans aiming to eat low-carbohydrate or low-fat diets mostly miss the targets.

Newly Published Study Reveals Diversity of Novel Hydrothermal Vent Styles On the Arctic Ocean floor

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:40:38 EST

New Study Highlights the Correlation Between Live Corals and Fishing Yields

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:30:43 EST

Research led by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution predicts lower fishing yields as corals struggle to survive

This Prototype Sunscreen Protects Your Skin and Cools You Off, Too

American Chemical Society (ACS) — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:31 EST

A new sunscreen formula, described in ACS' Nano Letters, protects against both UV light and heat from the sun using radiative cooling. The prototype sunblock kept human skin up to 11 degrees Fahrenheit (6 degrees Celsius) cooler than bare skin, or around 6 F (3 C) cooler than existing sunscreens.

First-of-Its-Kind Study Uses Remote Sensing to Monitor Plastic Debris in Rivers and Lakes

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 08:00:20 EST

A first-of-its-kind study from researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities shows how remote sensing can help monitor and remove plastic debris from freshwater environments like the Mississippi River.