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Biochemistry Aug 31, 2021

The right mixture of salts to get life started

In modern organisms, the hereditary material DNA encodes the instructions for the synthesis of proteins—the versatile nanomachines that enable modern cells to function and replicate. But how was this functional linkage ...

Cell & Microbiology Aug 26, 2021

Researchers use stem cells to make insulin-producing pancreatic beta cells

The human body can be genetically inclined to attack its own cells, destroying the beta cells in the pancreas that make insulin, which helps convert sugar into energy. Called Type 1 diabetes, this disorder can occur at any ...

Environment Aug 23, 2021

Countering climate change with cool pavements

Pavements are an abundant urban surface, covering around 40 percent of American cities. But in addition to carrying traffic, they can also emit heat.

Earth Sciences Aug 23, 2021

Volcanoes acted as a safety valve for Earth's long-term climate

Scientists at the University of Southampton have discovered that extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then removing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) over geological time. This stabilized ...

Cell & Microbiology Aug 23, 2021

Mathematical model predicts best way to build muscle

Researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict the optimum exercise regimen for building muscle.

Veterinary medicine Aug 20, 2021

Restoring hormone levels in a neutered dog leads to health improvements

A case study published in Topics in Companion Animal Medicine details the first report of hormone restoration therapy applied to a dog suffering from diverse physical and psychological symptoms following castration. Treatment ...

Cell & Microbiology Aug 20, 2021

Flawed quality control in the brain traced through misfolded proteins

Proteins are the "tools" of our cells—they are essential to all vital tasks. However, they are only able to do their jobs if they fold correctly and adopt their respective, very specific 3D structure. To ensure that nothing ...

Social Sciences Aug 19, 2021

Feedback from supervisors can be a good or bad experience: How to get it right

Giving good feedback is an art. It can be challenging for supervisors and managers, whether in an educational setting or any other workplace. Our newly published review of the past decade's research on this issue confirms ...

Plants & Animals Aug 18, 2021

Autophagy: Balancing zinc and iron in plants

Nutrient imbalances can adversely impact crop health and agricultural productivity. The trace elements zinc and iron are taken up by the same transporters in plants, so zinc deficiency can result in excess uptake of iron. ...

Economics & Business Aug 17, 2021

Humans vs. automation: Service center agents can outperform technology, study shows

In the digital age, service center operations, including call centers and help desks, are increasingly important as main channels for organizations to interact with their customers. Companies are looking for ways to manage ...

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