Long-standing genomic mystery about the origins of introns explained
A new study points to introners, one of several proposed mechanisms for the creation of introns, as an explanation for the origins of most introns across species.
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Canada geese beat humans in longstanding territory battle
Canada geese collide with aircraft, intimidate unassuming joggers, and leave lawns and sidewalks spattered with prodigious piles of feces. They’re widely considered nuisance birds, and municipalities invest considerable time and money harassing geese t…
What ancient underwater food webs can tell us about the future of climate change
Have humans wreaked too much havoc on marine life to halt damage? A new analysis challenges the idea that ocean ecosystems have barely changed over millions of years, pointing scientists down a new path on conservation efforts and policy.
Enzyme drives cognitive decline in mice, provides new target for Alzheimer’s
Researchers identify the PKC-alpha enzyme as a promising therapeutic target in Alzheimer’s disease; a mutation that increases its activity led to biochemical, cellular and cognitive impairments in mice.
Researchers find less-invasive treatment for certain head and neck cancers
A new study has identified a less invasive way to treat a subset of head and neck cancers that could potentially change the standard of care for patients. Combining radiation and immunotherapy primes patients for more successful surgeries, better respo…
Research unearths obscure heat transfer behaviors
Researchers have found that boron arsenide, which has already been viewed as a highly promising material for heat management and advanced electronics, also has a unique property. After reaching an extremely high pressure that is hundreds of times great…
Shaking less salt on your food at the table could reduce heart disease risk
Adding additional salt to foods at a lower frequency is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease, heart failure and ischemic heart disease, according to a new study.
Engineers improve electrochemical sensing by incorporating machine learning
Combining machine learning with multimodal electrochemical sensing can significantly improve the analytical performance of biosensors, according to new findings.