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Credit: IBCAS Stomata are plant-specific epidermal structures that consist of paired guard cells surrounding a pore. The opening and closing of these micro-valves facilitate carbon dioxide uptake for photosynthesis and reduce…

New research increases understanding of brain changes in schizophrenia and autism Scientists have identified a specific gene they believe could be a key player in the changes in brain structure seen in several psychiatric conditions, such…

Credit: University of Tartu Studies show that students' health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is declining with age. This has an adverse effect on their physical, social, emotional and academic capabilities. Since young people…

All print, broadcast and online journalists who receive the Obesity embargo alert agree to abide by the embargo and may not publish, post, broadcast or distribute embargoed news releases or details of the embargoed studies before the…

Researchers determine how much waves are likely to change around the globe due to climate change. A team of researchers led by Griffith University has mapped out how much waves are likely to change around the globe under climate change and…

Researcher proves that boat wakes can be skewedCredit: NTNU "Seeing the pictures appear on the computer screen was the best day at work I've ever had," says Simen Ådnøy Ellingsen, an associate professor at the Norwegian…

B. infantis EVC001 demonstrates unique ability to improve metabolism of both free and protein-bound glycans from human milk in vivoCredit: Evolve Biosystems, Inc. Evolve BioSystems, Inc. today announced new data published this week in…

Credit: Haochen Li Weather forecasting is a typical problem of coupling big data with physical-process models, according to Prof. Pingwen Zhang, academician of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Director of the National Engineering…

Using the novel CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technique, researchers induced RagC mutations in mouse models. Survival was increased following treatment with rapamycin, an mTOR inhibitor that is already used in the clinic to treat other types of…

Credit: N. gonorrhoeae image from the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chlamydia trachomatis image in the public domain via Wikipedia Commons. A patient-centered, community-engaged program featuring home visits by…