A new study has revealed a critical gap between global promises to restore forests and what is happening on the ground for the communities who depend on, manage and care for them. The research, led by researchers from The University of Manchester…
Category: 5. Biology
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Why community voices could make or break world's forest restoration plans
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Teen Cannabis Linked to Double Risk of Psychotic Disorders
Teens who use cannabis have a higher risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders by young adulthood, found a new study published in JAMA Health Forum.
“As cannabis becomes more potent and…
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Ireland’s Old Irish Goat has survived 3,000 years
A new scientific study has found that the Old Irish Goat shares a genetic connection with goats that lived in Ireland about 3,000 years ago during the Late Bronze Age. The findings indicate that this rare native breed represents an unbroken Irish…
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Risks and opportunities for astronauts
A global team of scientists has identified an often-overlooked biological system – biofilms – as a critical factor in the future of human space exploration.
University of Houston microbiologist Madhan Tirumalai is part of NASA’s…
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The Mojave Desert is a hot spot for off-roading: Why a judge shut down more than 2,200 miles of trails
The desert tortoise, a once-resilient reptile, is a keystone species in the Mojave Desert, where other animals depend for their survival on the burrows it digs. But it is imperiled in California thanks in part to an unusual predator: off-road…
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Southern California's celebrity eagles Jackie and Shadow welcome new egg after ravens destroy first clutch
An egg-citing plot twist has emerged in what’s already been an eventful nesting season for Big Bear’s celebrity bald eagle couple. Jackie laid an egg on Tuesday afternoon, offering new hope for babies this year after a previous clutch was eaten…
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Scientists identify ARK1 protein that stops malaria parasite growth
An international team of scientists has shed light on the development of the malaria parasite and has identified a unique protein essential for its survival and transmission, which offers a promising new target for antimalaria drugs. The…
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Identifying the core catalyst for muscle energy production
Researchers have investigated the role of a certain enzyme in regulating energy in muscle and exercise performance for decades, but a new study by Virginia Tech scientists has identified more precisely than ever how this mechanism…
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New study refines the limits of brain mapping
When removing cancerous tissue in the brain, neurosurgeons often use “awake brain mapping” to minimize the risk of causing unintended disruptions to a patient’s quality of life while removing as much tumor as possible. This…
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New daily tablet simplifies long-term HIV care
A new, daily oral tablet that combines two current HIV treatment medications, bictegravir and lenacapavir (BIC/LEN), may be able to effectively replace more complicated HIV treatment regimens used by people living with HIV who…
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