Red wine’s resveratrol could help Mars explorers stay strong
Nutraceuticals that preserve muscle in reduced gravity will support long-term space missions; Frontiers in Physiology [...]
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Altering how cyanobacteria capture light from the Sun can impact their health
Researchers have identified a gene mutation in cyanobacteria that creates resistance to free radicals, and could be used to accelerate cell growth in biotech applications; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Meet the six-legged superfoods: grasshoppers top insect antioxidant-rich list
Grasshoppers and silkworms have antioxidant capacity similar to fresh orange juice, says study; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
How to sell labriculture: less lab, more culture
‘High-tech’ framing may be driving negative attitudes towards cultured meat; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Young frogs that were stressed as tadpoles move less on land, putting their survival at risk
New Oregon State University research shows that juvenile northern red-legged frogs that have experienced climate-related stress as tadpoles are less likely to move on land, putting their survival at risk; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Zero-calorie sweeteners on trial again
Exposure to sucralose and acesulfame-K in the womb and via breastmilk leads to altered intestinal flora and liver toxicity in mouse pups; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Brain changes linked with Alzheimer’s years before symptoms appear
Brain imaging and spinal fluid analysis could help to guide the use of future preventive treatments for Alzheimer's; Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience [...]
Is one toe really better than three? How horses’ legs evolved for travel rather than speed
The real evolutionary 'step forward' in horse foot anatomy was not the loss of additional toes, but the evolution of the 'spring foot', say researchers; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Research shows cattle ranching could help conserve rare African antelope, lions
Endangered African antelope and the lions that prey on them may benefit from certain cattle ranching practices in Kenya; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
US army research supports personalized soldier training
Research suggests that gamification can boost soldier training, but only if we take individual differences into account; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
The app teaching anorexics to eat again
More patients with anorexia go into long-term remission by re-learning how to eat, than through CBT or drugs; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
What’s your poison? Scrupulous scorpions tailor venom to target
Scorpions adapt their stinging, stingers and sting contents to minimize the costs of venom use; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
The bacteria building your baby
Exposure to influential bacteria begins before we are born, new evidence confirms; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Edible insects? Lab-grown meat? The real future food is lab-grown insect meat
Lab-grown insect meat – fed on plants, and genetically modified for maximum growth, nutrition and flavor – could be a superior green alternative for high volume, [...]
Magnets can help AI get closer to the efficiency of the human brain
New brain-like networks could help robots approach human-like efficiency at object recognition tasks; Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Changes to immune genes link paternal smoking with childhood asthma
Children exposed to paternal tobacco smoking before birth are more likely to develop asthma – and associated changes to immune genes predict the level of risk [...]
Vitamin D study sheds light on immune system effects
Researchers find vitamin D causes dendritic cells to produce more of a molecule called CD31 on their surface, which hinders activation of T cells; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Vietnam can reduce emissions, save $2.3 billion by 2030 in agriculture, forestry and land use
Through cost-saving practices for coffee, rice, corn and livestock production, Vietnam can take steps to meet Paris Agreement commitments, says a study that highlights climate action potential for agriculture, forestry and land use in SE Asia; Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems [...]
How light from street lamps and trees influences the activity of urban bats
The team found that the response of bats to artificial light was intensified in areas with high tree cover. Credit: Christian Giese. A German study sheds new light on how [...]
How the devil ray got its horns
A new study shows that the manta ray’s distinctive hornlike cephalic lobes, rather than being separate appendages, have their origins as the foremost part of the [...]
Cardiorespiratory fitness of farmed Atlantic salmon unaffected by virus
The respiratory systems of Atlantic salmon function normally despite them carrying a virus that infects red blood cells; Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Sedimentary, my dear Johnson: is NASA looking at the wrong type of rock for clues to Martian life?
Scientists at the Swedish Museum of Natural History have begun compiling an atlas of fossils in volcanic rock, to guide where and what to look for in the search for Martian life; Frontiers in Earth Science [...]
Scientists propose rethinking ‘endangered species’ definition to save slow-breeding giants
Researchers at the Smithsonian Institute have proposed a ‘demographic safe space’ for Asian elephants, to improve conservation of these and other large, slow-breeding animals; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Vaccine for African swine fever may save our bacon
New study shows wild boar can be immunized against the most significant worldwide threat to the swine industry by a vaccine administered via their food; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]
‘Technoference’: We’re more tired and less productive because of our phones
A QUT study finds problematic phone use is getting worse in Australia; Frontiers in Psychiatry [...]
Highly-qualified staff at state preschools overcome private sector staffing advantage
UK study reveals that staff to child ratios and more importantly, staff qualifications and in-service training, can predict the quality of preschool childcare settings; Frontiers in Education [...]
Can stress in the womb lead to mental resilience later in life?
When a mother is exposed to intimate partner violence during pregnancy, her children are less likely to suffer depression and PTSD symptoms if they live in violent communities, than otherwise; Frontiers in Genetics [...]
The unbeatable lightness of being
Is fostering our innate capacity for levity the ultimate antidote to stress and unhappiness? Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Gender-biased protein may play role in autism
A study suggests that autism-related brain proteins are more tightly regulated in females than in males; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience [...]
Germ-fighting catheter coating may help prevent infections
For the first time researchers have incorporated auranofin -- an antibiotic with low resistance potential -- into a coating for intravascular catheters; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Scientists clarify what probiotics are and what they are not
Frontiers in Microbiology: A new scientific paper calls for strict adherence to the scientific definition, ensuring improper use of the term doesn't mislead consumers or limit advancements in the emerging field of microbiome science [...]
Honey, I ate the kids: the sweet side of filial cannibalism
Why do some animals eat or abandon their offspring? According to researchers at the University of Tennessee and the University of Oxford, these might actually be forms of parental care; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Urban biodiversity to reduce chronic disease
'Rewilding' the urban environment with native microbes could restore the human microbiome and reduce our risk of chronic disease; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Underwater forests a treasure trove of new drugs
Scientists recover dozens of antimicrobial and anticancer compounds from seaweed; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Stressed? Take a 20-minute nature pill
Just 20 minutes of contact with nature will lower stress hormone levels, reveals new study; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Floodplain forests under threat
A floodplain forest dominated by oaks. Credit: Albert Reif. — by University of Freiberg, Germany A team from the Institute of Forest Sciences at the University of [...]
Love Island: Flamboyant males get the girls on Madagascar
In two new species of rare giant stick insects, males turn livid blue or multicolored at sexual maturity; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Quantum physics and origami for the ultimate get-well card
Scientists have combined the simplicity of paper with the complexity of quantum physics for point-of-care testing in low-resource environments; Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology [...]
More scrutiny needed for less-deadly foodborne bacteria
Foodborne pathogens in the Bacillus cereus group cause diarrhea and vomiting. Credit: Penn State. — by Penn State University, USA Employing advanced genetic-tracing [...]
New drug resistance process found in bacteria
This is the research team in charge of the study. From left to right: Ivan Erill, Pilar Cortés, Jordi Barbé and Miquel Sánchez-Osuna. Credit: UAB. — by Autonomous [...]
Can you ‘catch’ cancer?
Parasitic worms cause cancer – and could help cure it; Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Will cyborg circuits be made from melanin?
Scientists have achieved a billion-fold increase in the electrical conductivity of melanin, that could unleash its potential in safe, sustainable bioelectronics; Frontiers in Chemistry [...]
Superbugs have colonized the International Space Station – but there’s a silver lining
An antimicrobial coating made of precious metals reduced growth of bacteria on contamination-prone surfaces inside the ISS, where extreme conditions can foster antibiotic-resistant superbugs; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Slower runners benefit most from high-tech shoes
Researchers re-examined treadmill studies of runners dating back decades, recalculating the effect of performance strategies to account for things like air resistance and oxygen uptake velocity; Frontiers in Physiology [...]
Dormant viruses activate during spaceflight – NASA investigates
The stress of spaceflight gives viruses a holiday from immune surveillance, putting future deep-space missions in jeopardy; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Brain training app improves users’ concentration, study shows
Cambridge researchers have developed and tested 'Decoder', a new game that is aimed at helping users improve their attention and concentration; Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience [...]
A lawn is better than fertilizer for growing healthy blueberries
Intercropping with grasses is an effective and sustainable alternative to chemical treatments for maximizing blueberry yield and antioxidant content in limey soils; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Toward more energy-efficient cruise ships
An EPFL researcher has developed a system based on fuel cells to reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of cruise ships, which are increasingly popular among vacation goers around the world; Frontiers in Energy Research [...]
Tomato plant aroma to protect crops
Spraying crops with the tomato compound hexenyl butyrate could be a cheap, safe and straightforward means to prevent bacterial infection and improve drought tolerance; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
New method uses AI to screen for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder
Scientists have developed a new AI tool that can screen children for fetal alcohol spectrum disorder quickly and affordably: Frontiers in Neurology [...]
