Early Hominins’ European Journey Takes a Surprising Twist
Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought. Research led by Ohio University Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Sabrina Curran(opens in a new window) reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the
Breakthrough Insights in Canine Cancer Research Pave the Way for Enhanced Treatments
A research team has identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer common in dogs. The discovery could lead to better treatments for both dogs and humans with similar cancers. Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer
Early Hominins’ European Journey Takes a Surprising Twist
Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought. Research led by Ohio University Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Sabrina Curran(opens in a new window) reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the
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Early Hominins’ European Journey Takes a Surprising Twist
Research reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the continent far earlier than previously thought. Research led by Ohio University Associate Professor of Anthropology Dr. Sabrina Curran(opens in a new window) reveals new evidence of early hominin activity in Europe, suggesting that hominins were present on the
Unlocking Mosquito Control: The Surprising Connection to Fruit Fly Courtship Melodies
Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual, meaning that canceling the gene could in theory control mosquito population growth. How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread
Breakthrough Insights in Canine Cancer Research Pave the Way for Enhanced Treatments
A research team has identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer common in dogs. The discovery could lead to better treatments for both dogs and humans with similar cancers. Researchers at the University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine and the UF Health Cancer
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Harmonizing Technology and Governance: The Pathway to Climate Success
Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new international study that underscores the importance of integrating technological advancements with robust institutional capacities to formulate effective climate policies. Despite advancements in clean energy, global CO2 emissions continue to rise. IIASA researchers contributed to a new international study
The Power of Language: Why We Should Embrace ‘Climate Change’ Over ‘Climate Emergency’
The familiar terms 'climate change' and 'global warming' are more likely to resonate with people than other commonly used phrases. The terms "climate change" and "global warming" are not only more familiar to people than some of their most common synonyms, but they also generate more concern about the warming of the Earth, according to
The Secrets of Bowhead Whales: Unraveling Long-Distance Love Stories in the Arctic Ocean
Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km) synchronization. Applying chaos theory to the movement of iconic arctic whales uncovered a 24-hour diving cycle and a long-range (~100 km) synchronization. Bowhead whales are among the largest and longest-lived mammals in the world. They
Innovative Method for Designing Animal Tissue Structures
A key question that remains in biology and biophysics is how three-dimensional tissue shapes emerge during animal development. Research teams have now found a mechanism by which tissues can be 'programmed' to transition from a flat state to a three-dimensional shape. A key question that remains in biology and biophysics is how three-dimensional tissue shapes
Revolutionary Insights into Species Abundance: A Game-Changing Research Breakthrough
The key finding was that temperature and genome size, not body size, had the greatest influence on the maximum population growth rate of the diatoms. Yet body size still mattered in colder latitudes, conserving Bermann's Rule. When it comes to predicting the abundance of a species, body size appears to be a fundamental and repeatable
Revolutionary Genetically Modified Wood Promises Carbon Storage and Emission Reduction
Researchers genetically modified poplar trees to produce high-performance, structural wood without the use of chemicals or energy intensive processing. Researchers at the University of Maryland genetically modified poplar trees to produce high-performance, structural wood without the use of chemicals or energy intensive processing. Made from traditional wood, Engineered wood is often seen as a renewable
Guardians of the Earth: How Mature Forests Combat Climate Change
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change -- extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and locking it into new wood. Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change -- extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and locking it into new
Unearthing Earth’s Secrets: Remarkable Discovery of Mantle-Origin Rocks
Scientists have recovered the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth's mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet's largest component. The rocks will help unravel the mantle's role in the origins of life on Earth, the volcanic activity generated when it melts, and how it drives the global cycles of
First-Ever Discovery of a Human Odorant Receptor for Geosmin Unveiled
Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct 'earthy' to 'musty' odor that can affect the quality of water and food. A research team has now identified and characterized the human odorant receptor for geosmin for the first time. Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct "earthy" to
Revolutionary Nanosensing Method Enhances Quality Control of Viral Vectors in Gene Therapy
Researchers develop a nanosensing platform that can assess the quality of individual viral vector particles Viral vectors hold much potential for gene editing and gene therapy, but there is a pressing need to develop quality control methods to minimize potential side effects on patients. Addressing this, researchers from Japan developed a nanosensing-based approach that can
Unraveling the Genetic Similarities: Humans and Baker’s Yeast in DNA Replication
Humans and baker's yeast have more in common than meets the eye, including an important mechanism that helps ensure DNA is copied correctly, reports a pair of studies. The findings visualize for the first time a molecular complex -- called CTF18-RFC in humans and Ctf18-RFC in yeast -- that loads a 'clamp' onto DNA to
Global Insights: Tailoring Vaccination Strategies for Optimal Impact
Identifying interventions that could increase vaccine coverage could help save lives. A new paper offers a comprehensive meta-analysis examining what types of vaccination intervention strategies have the greatest effect, and whether different intervention strategies work better in different countries. Vaccines are safe and effective, and help reduce death and illness. But global vaccination rates are
