Iron availability in seawater key to explaining amount and distribution of fish
Large areas of the ocean may have insufficient iron for most fish: Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
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Self-cannibalizing mitochondria may set the stage for ALS development
Powerhouses of the cell ‘eat themselves up’ jumpstart path to neurodegenerative disease; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience [...]
Where the Sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease
Lyme disease is one of medicine's great mimics, and notoriously difficult to diagnose. A new study has uncovered six potential biomarkers for accurate and early identification; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Hurricane resilience in the Bahamas
A Stanford-led study suggests ecosystem investments to minimize storm damage; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Crop-boosting AI can benefit many fields
Machine learning algorithms developed to select high-yield food crops could be applied to 'hyperspectral analysis' in other disciplines, from astronomy to espionage; Frontiers in Plant Science [...]
Extreme weather caused by climate change has damaged 45% of Australia’s coastal habitat
Researchers examined the cumulative impacts of recent extreme climate events on marine habitats around Australia; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Face palm: are palm oil boycotters hypocrites?
Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity - according to science, it is neither; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
Fire blankets can protect buildings from wildfires
Existing fire blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations; Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering [...]
High salt reduces tumor growth by tackling immune cells
A high salt diet inhibited tumor growth in two independent mouse models; Frontiers in Immunology [...]
Video games offer clues to help curb animal disease outbreaks
As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever, University of Vermont research shows how farmers' risk attitudes affect the spread of infectious animal diseases and offers a first-of-its kind model for testing disease control and prevention strategies; Frontiers in Veterinary Science [...]
Is this brain cell your ‘mind’s eye’?
Only brain activity involving ‘L5p neurons’ enters conscious awareness, says new theory; Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience [...]
Bacteria injections help the immune system fight cancer
After decades of mouse studies, bacterial immunotherapy looks set for a return to oncology clinics; Frontiers in Oncology [...]
Comparing primate vocalizations
Study shows Old World monkeys combine items in speech — but only two and never more, unlike humans; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Researchers identify cancer killing capability of lesser-known immune cells
Linked with obesity, esophageal cancer is one of the fastest growing cancers in the Western world. Image: Shutterstock. Finding new ways to reverse the inhibition of [...]
The vagina monocultures
Johns Hopkins team develops donor screening for vaginal microbiota transplantation; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology [...]
Skin bacteria could save frogs from virus
Ranavirus can wipe out entire common frog populations, but researchers say their latest study could help the species; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
New insight from Great Barrier Reef coral provides correction factor to climate records
Researchers have fine-tuned the records used to make global climate predictions using high-resolution microscopic techniques and geochemical modeling; Frontiers in Marine Science [...]
Wolf-dog ‘swarms’ threaten Europe’s wolves
A new study reveals that scientists are divided on issues such as how to remove hybrids and free-roaming dogs, and whether they should be kept captive, sterilised and released or killed; Frontiers in Ecology in Evolution [...]
Cometh the hourglass: Why do men prefer a low waist-to-hip ratio?
Waist-to-hip ratio can signal sex, age, pregnancy, parity -- as well as capacity for offspring brain development; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
A new vision for genomics in animal agriculture
The USDA blueprint predicts genomic technologies will play an increasingly central role in global livestock production; Frontiers in Genetics [...]
Exploring the origins of the apple
The wild apples in the Tien Shan Mountains represent the main ancestral population for our modern apple. These trees produce large fruits, which are often red when ripe and [...]
Study documents impacts of selective logging on Congo’s intact forest landscapes
Logging in the timber-rich forests of northern Congo is a major driver of the region's economic development -- and its ecological impoverishment; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
Marching for climate change may sway people’s beliefs and actions
US climate marches increased optimism about people's ability to work together to address climate change, according to a survey of bystanders; Frontiers in Communication [...]
The fat of the land: estimating the ecological costs of overeating
Overeating is bad for our planet’s health, not just our own. Image: shutterstock. Overeating wastes far more food than we throw away, suggests research — by Matthew [...]
Pores for thought: ion channel study beckons first whole-brain simulation
Blue Brain Project’s ‘Channelpedia’ is open to brain modellers everywhere; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience [...]
Winter is coming: a stark divide in red-neck phalarope migration
Red-neck phalaropes split between the Pacific Ocean and the Arabian Sea for the colder months, researchers discover; Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution [...]
Growing existing forests essential in mitigating global crises
“Proforestation” has significant potential in the United States; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change [...]
The mind-muscle connection: for aesthetes, not athletes?
Focusing on movement instead of muscle can enhance weightlifting performance, suggests research; Frontiers in Sports and Active Living [...]
Common food additive found to affect gut microbiota
Experts call for better regulation of a common additive in foods and medicine, as research reveals it can impact the gut microbiota and contribute to inflammation in the colon; Frontiers in Nutrition [...]
Online information on how to boost immunity based on commercially biased sources
Just 12% of search engine results for "boost immunity" mentioned vaccines, the most proven and effective method of boosting immunity; Frontiers in Medicine [...]
Artificial intelligence enables recognizing and assessing a violinist’s bow movements
A system developed by David Dalmazzo and Rafael Ramírez, members of the Music Technology Group, allows violin students to benefit from real-time accurate information about their movements when playing the instrument; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
The geoengineering of consent: how conspiracists dominate YouTube climate science content
Most YouTube videos relating to climate change prevention oppose scientific consensus and hijack technical terms to appear credible, says study; Frontiers in Communication [...]
An apple carries about 100 million bacteria. Good luck washing them off.
Most microbes are inside the apple – but the strains depend on which bits you eat, and whether you go organic; Frontiers in Microbiology [...]
Are the ‘viral’ agents of MS, ALS and schizophrenia buried in our genome?
An estimated 8% of our DNA comes from viruses. Image: Shutterstock. Viruses hid themselves in your ancestors’ DNA. Now they’re waking up. — by Matthew Prior, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
