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Genetic Data Shows Asian Rice Was Domesticated Many Independent Times
Despite extensive research, the domestication history of Asian rice has remained controversial. New research shows hat Asian rice domestication began independently from many lineages in different areas.
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How Do Microplastics End Up in the Sea?
Tiny plastic particles can be found in the sea air even far from coasts, according to a study recently published in the journal Nature Communications. The microplastics come from partly unexpected sources.
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Researchers Design Programmable DNA Hydrogels for Advanced Cell Culture
Researchers have developed a dynamic DNA-crosslinked matrix by combining classical synthetic polymers with programmable DNA crosslinkers. DNA’s highly specific and predictable binding gives unparalleled control over key mechanical properties.
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Blood Cancer Therapy Granted Accelerated FDA Approval
The FDA has given the green light to Elrexfio™ (elranatamab-bcmm), granting it accelerated approval to treat adults with multiple myeloma – a type of blood cancer – who have received at least four previous rounds of certain therapies.
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Risk of Preterm Birth Is Increased in Mothers With Poor Mental Health
New research has found that women who had at least 1 contact with mental health services in the 7 years prior to their pregnancy were at increased risk of preterm birth.
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Understanding Iron Uptake Through the Head of a Cabbage
New research has revealed that the mechanism of iron uptake by plastids in the absence of light is similar to the process facilitated by photosynthesis. Their discovery could have implications for our food and health knowledge and its applications.
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Novel Genomic Connections Between Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Bipolar Disorder Discovered
Research has identified genetic correlations between patients suffering from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and psychiatric disorders, such as bipolar disorder.
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Noninvasive Test May Enable Earlier Diagnosis of Bladder Cancer
A new tool that detects a biomarker for bladder cancer – aberrant PENK methylation – has shown promise in detecting cancer earlier.
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Transforming Flies Into Degradable Plastics
Chitin found in flies could be transformed into bioplastics that can be degraded with the help of insects, reports new research presented at ACS Fall 2023.
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Studies Reveal New Insights Into the Regeneration of Hearing Cells
A deafened adult cannot recover the ability to hear because the sensory hearing cells of the inner ear don’t regenerate after damage. In two new studies, scientists explain why this is the case and how we might be able to change it.
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