Mindfully Curated
New research in mice suggests that ‘dormant’ cone photoreceptors in the degenerating retina are not dormant at all, but continue to function, producing responses to light and driving retinal activity for vision.
Solving the climate crisis and biodiversity crisis are not separate issues. Animals remove billions of tons of carbon dioxide each year. Restoring species will help limit global warming, new science reveals.
For the first time, researchers have developed a form of the omega-3 fatty acid docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that is capable of crossing into the eye’s retina to ward off visual declines related to Alzheimer’s disease, diabetes and other disorders.
Engaging communities in developing a real-time early warning system could help to reduce the often-devastating impact of flooding on people and property — particularly in mountainous regions where extreme water events are a ‘wicked’ problem, a new stu…
Engaging communities in developing a real-time early warning system could help to reduce the often-devastating impact of flooding on people and property — particularly in mountainous regions where extreme water events are a ‘wicked’ problem, a new stu…
Growing concerns over the potential health effects of exposure to phthalates have led to a search for safer alternatives. Researchers found that the chemical acetyl tributyl citrate (ATBC) might not be the best replacement.
Sleep scientists’ analyses show associations between early classes, less sleep, poor attendance and reduced grade point average. Studies in secondary and junior college students have shown that later start times can have positive impacts on grades.
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are key factors in the tumor microenvironment, which have been implicated in cancer cell progression. It has also been reported that vesicles called exosomes produced by these CAFs play an important role in cancer p…
Cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) are key factors in the tumor microenvironment, which have been implicated in cancer cell progression. It has also been reported that vesicles called exosomes produced by these CAFs play an important role in cancer p…
In North America’s hottest, driest desert, climate change is causing the decline of plants once thought nearly immortal and replacing them with shorter shrubs that can take advantage of sporadic rainfall and warmer temperatures.
In North America’s hottest, driest desert, climate change is causing the decline of plants once thought nearly immortal and replacing them with shorter shrubs that can take advantage of sporadic rainfall and warmer temperatures.
Weight loss was associated with decreased risk factors for cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes for at least five years — even if some weight was regained, according to a review of research on behavioral weight loss programs. People who lost wei…
New study demonstrates that the most endangered turtles and crocodile species are those that have evolved unique life strategies. Many of the most threatened species carry out important ecosystem functions that other species depend on. Habitat loss was…
New study demonstrates that the most endangered turtles and crocodile species are those that have evolved unique life strategies. Many of the most threatened species carry out important ecosystem functions that other species depend on. Habitat loss was…
In interventions designed to encourage more sustainable and climate-smart behavior, examples of what other people are doing and financial ‘carrots’ are more important than providing knowledge and facts. This has been shown in an international second-or…
In interventions designed to encourage more sustainable and climate-smart behavior, examples of what other people are doing and financial ‘carrots’ are more important than providing knowledge and facts. This has been shown in an international second-or…
An international research team develops a rubric for governments and policymaking bodies to evaluate preparedness for ocean acidification.
An international research team develops a rubric for governments and policymaking bodies to evaluate preparedness for ocean acidification.
Scientists develop process to remove toxic heavy metals from coal fly ash, making for greener, stronger concrete.
Scientists develop process to remove toxic heavy metals from coal fly ash, making for greener, stronger concrete.