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Scientists say the “plant world” needs to come out and claim its place at the One Health table (IMAGE)
A farmer checks the health of her crop in the Rufunsa District of Zambia (Credit: CABI). Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...
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Researchers develop a cell-based reporter assay for quantification of chemical-induced epigenetic alterations (IMAGE)
Chemicals used in different applications induce genetic and epigenetic aberrations implicated in various diseases, including cancer. Researchers from Japan have developed a cell-based reporter assay ...
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Landmark Study Identifies New Genetic Cause of Neurodevelopmental Disorders (IMAGE)
Mutations (blue) in U2 snRNA cause a neurodevelopmental disorder about one-fifth as common as the RNU4-2/ReNU disorder, which is linked to mutations (orange) in U4 snRNA. snRNAs are shown in black, ...
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Nanoplastics in soil: how soil type and pH influence mobility
Nanoplastics are an increasing threat to the ecosystem; however, their mobility in the soil is still underexplored. Against ...
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How does heavy drinking affect the brain?
Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have an increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and ...
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Father with Alzheimer’s? You may be more at risk of brain changes
While some studies have suggested that having a mother with Alzheimer’s disease may put you more at risk of developing the disease, a new study finds that having a father with the disease may be tied ...
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Scientific Program announced for inaugural eLTER Science Conference in Finland
The scientific programme for the first eLTER Science Conference has just been released. Over 300 researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders will gather in Tampere, Finland, from 23–27 June 2025 to ...
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New PCR chip design: high-pressure liquid seal solves bubble problem
A new discovery has reshaped our understanding of PCR chip technology: water vapor, not air expansion, is the primary culprit ...
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Huntsman Cancer Institute
Huntsman Cancer Institute, the Mountain West’s only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, ...
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Moorea coral reef (IMAGE)
The outer reef at Moorea in a coral dominated state. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for ...
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Researchers setting up experiment (IMAGE)
Lead author Zach Quinlan and co-author Jacqui Comstock prepare coral fragments for experiments. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to ...
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Agness, a CAMFED Learner Guide in Hurungwe district Zimbabwe, talking to two students. (IMAGE)
Agness, a CAMFED Learner Guide in Hurungwe district Zimbabwe, talking to two students. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by ...