Researchers discover new lantibiotic produced by staphylococci
Mon 5:06pmResearchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB), the University of Bonn, and the German Center for Infection Research (DZIF) have discovered a new lantibiotic, namely epilancin A37. It is produced by staphylococci that colonize the skin and act specifically…Scientists find microencapsulation technique boosts tea tree oil efficiency for sustainable…
Mon 4:56pmIn a study published in the Journal of Bioresources and Bioproducts, a team of scientists led by Peifu Kong has successfully prepared tea tree oil-beta-cyclodextrin (TTO-β-CD) microcapsules with an unprecedented high encapsulation efficiency.Plant science research paves the way for deeper understanding of how the plant immune system…
Mon 4:40pmResearchers in the laboratory of Tessa Burch-Smith, Ph.D. at the Danforth Plant Science Center and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, are conducting pioneering work to discover how plants transmit information, important molecules, and viruses between…'Sour Patch' adults: 1 in 8 grown-ups love extreme tartness, study shows
Mon 4:31pmFor most people, biting into a lemon would leave them puckered up and desperate to lose that sour flavor, but a new study by Penn State researchers revealed that roughly one in eight adults like intensely sour sensations. The cross-cultural study, recently…UV light treats beet disease and combats fungicide resistance
Mon 4:13pmGermicidal ultraviolet light is effective at killing a damaging fungus that infects table beets, adding an important organic tool to fight the growing problem of fungicide resistance, according to a new Cornell study.Long snouts protect foxes when they dive headfirst into snow, study finds
Mon 4:03pmWhen hunting for mice in winter, red and Arctic fox are known to plunge headfirst at speeds of 2–4 meters per second, but their sharp noses reduce the impact force in snow and protect them from injury, according to a new Cornell University study.Better reservoir management could aid food security and fisheries conservation in US
Mon 3:41pmAfter nearly a century of people building dams on most of the world's major rivers, artificial reservoirs now represent an immense freshwater footprint across the landscape. Yet, these reservoirs are understudied and overlooked for their fisheries production…Taking the bite out of snake venom
Mon 3:29pmMore effective treatments for snakebites that afflict millions of people worldwide every year are emerging from EU research.Whale encounters in Mexico highlight need for global humpback research investment
Mon 3:20pmAustralia's East Coast will soon see the arrival of thousands of humpback whales on their northward migration to warmer waters.Machine learning classifies 191 of the world's most damaging viruses
Mon 3:15pmResearchers from the University of Waterloo have successfully classified 191 previously unidentified astroviruses using a new machine learning-enabled classification process.Climate change reveals intricate dynamics of reproductive barriers in marine species
Mon 3:15pmMonash University scientists have uncovered insights into how rising temperatures influence the reproductive interactions and species boundaries of marine organisms.Say goodbye to garlic breath with odor-free black garlic
Mon 2:59pmGarlic breath could be a thing of the past, thanks to a University of Queensland collaboration helping promote odorless black garlic in mainstream Australia.Wildlife officials confirm fourth gray wolf attack in Colorado´s Grand County
Mon 1:40pmColorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed a fourth gray wolf depredation in Grand County on Sunday, according to the confirmed gray wolf depredation information.Satellite maps boost mangrove conservation in China
Mon 1:27pmMangroves are vital ecosystems along coastlines, providing essential services such as coastal protection, biodiversity enhancement, and carbon sequestration. Despite their critical importance, effective management of these areas is often hampered by the…Cicadas will soon descend on Las Vegas—but not the ones you think
Mon 12:50pmEvery year, when spring bleeds into summer, the desert heat awakes a chorus of Las Vegas singers that rival any residency you'll find on the Strip—cicadas.Walrus dies from bird flu on Arctic island: Researcher
Mon 12:13pmThe first case of a walrus dying from bird flu has been detected on one of Norway's Arctic islands, a researcher said Monday.A Flamingo flock inspires hope: Have the rare birds returned to the Everglades for good?
Mon 12:10pmFor the last century, flamingos in Florida were more likely to be spotted on T-shirts and cups in a souvenir shop than flapping around in the wild.Novel mechanisms for cleavage-independent activation of gasdermins revealed
Mon 12:09pmPyroptosis is a type of programmed cell death mediated by the gasdermin (GSDM) protein family, which plays important roles in the body's defense against pathogen infection, elimination of abnormal or harmful cells, and other processes. GSDMs are an…Bird flu confirmed in Colorado dairy cows as outbreak spreads
Mon 12:00pmThe U.S. Department of Agriculture found bird flu in northeast Colorado dairy cows this week, according to state officials.Researchers spent two years in deep underground caves to bring this extraordinary fossil to light
Mon 11:51amPitch-black darkness. Crushing squeezes, muddy passages, icy waterfalls. Bats and spiders. Abseiling over ledges into the unknown. How far would you go for a fossil?Fading lights: Comprehensive study unveils multiple threats to North America's firefly populations
Mon 11:32amA study conducted by the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment; Bucknell University; Penn State University; and the USDA has shed light on the precarious situation facing firefly populations across North America. The…European Bison can adapt well to the Mediterranean climate of southern Spain, analysis suggests
Mon 11:31amA study published in Biodiversity and Conservation which involved the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (UAB) and the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) has conducted a comparative analysis, for the first time, of the feeding of three large herbivores,…Vaccinia virus: New insights into the structure and function of the poxvirus prototype
Mon 11:31amAn outbreak of infections with the mpox virus—formerly known as monkeypox—in Europe in 2022 led to a rise in interest in poxviruses. An international research team has now investigated the structure of the poxvirus prototype, the vaccinia virus (VACV). The…Quantum fiber optics in the brain enhance processing, may protect against degenerative diseases
Mon 11:31amThe effects of quantum mechanics—the laws of physics that apply at exceedingly small scales—are extremely sensitive to disturbances. This is why quantum computers must be held at temperatures colder than outer space, and only very, very small objects, such…Scientists reveal how SID-1 recognizes dsRNA and initiates systemic RNA interference
Mon 11:25amRNA interference (RNAi) is a fascinating biological process in worms, plants, fungi, and metazoans that has been a valuable tool for studying gene function and as therapeutics.Hornets found to be primary pollinators of two Angelica species
Mon 11:00amResearcher Ko Mochizuki of the University of Tokyo discovered that two species in the genus Angelica are pollinated primarily by hornets. This overturns the conventional belief that Angelica species are "generalists," meaning that there is not one primary…Reforestation study finds only a few tree species can survive a century of rapid climate change
Mon 11:00amEurope's forests have already been severely affected by climate change. Thousands of hectares of trees have already died due to drought and bark beetles. Scientists from the University of Vienna and the Technical University of Munich TUM have now investigated…Fruit fly helps unlock clues about how organs, tissue and cancer grow
Mon 10:50amThe fruit fly, Drosophila, has been used by scientists for more than 100 years to unravel key features of life on Earth, such as how animals respond to the sun and how the bodies of animals are patterned from head to tail.Research shows baby bird development harmed by sound of cars
Mon 10:30amA new study by Deakin researchers, published in Science, proves that traffic noise exposure in baby birds directly interferes with their development, which causes severe and long-lasting harm to those chicks.Cartilage healing discovery in animal models could lead to new human therapies
Mon 10:21amResearchers hope their discovery about the healing properties of fetal cartilage cells in mice will lay the groundwork for new treatments for human growth disorders and degenerative diseases.
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