Researchers have discovered that cancer cells suppress 'poison exons' -- genetic elements that act as an off switch for protein production -- in a key gene called TRA2 , promoting tumor growth. By using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to restore poison exon activity, the team effectively reactivated this kill switch, offering...
‘Microlightning’ in water droplets may have sparked life on Earth
A study shows that electrical charges in sprays of water can cause chemical reactions that form organic molecules from inorganic materials. The findings provide evidence that microlightning may have helped create the building blocks necessary for early life on the planet.
Pacific Atoll Water Security Requires New Approach
Hydrology experts at Flinders University are calling for urgent investigations into the operation of bore-fields that access fresh groundwater on Pacific islands, including Kiribati, where rising sea levels are already putting local water supplies at risk.
State of America’s Birds: Population Declines Continue
More than five years after a landmark study in the journal Science showed that North American bird populations declined by nearly 30% since 1970, a new report finds that the concerning trend is continuing apace.
New Paper Suggests Cold Temperatures Trigger Shapeshifting Proteins
UMD researcher John Orban outlines a bold theory about the relationship between temperature and metamorphic proteins.
As next hurricane season nears, study explores impacts of 2024’s storms
When major storms hit Houston last spring and summer, losing power was a nightmare for residents, but for many, the financial fallout was just as devastating. A new report finds that more than half of Houston-area workers lost income due to these storms, either because they couldn't get to work...
UGA Research Evaluates Bat Activity in Winter
The research found that forest management efforts are supporting healthy bat populations.
Study Finds Cities That Conducted Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories Moved Needle Toward Reduction
For years, cities have been taking on efforts to reduce their carbon footprint by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New Study Shows how Climate Change Affects Rain and Floods
Rain and floods occur on different time scales - hours or days.
Researchers develop method to identify dormant cells that carry HIV
Study findings provide a new gene pathway for potential treatment of the virus affecting millions.