CAST mouse model: A crucial tool for future COVID-19 outbreaks
Researchers at The Jackson Laboratory and Trudeau Institute have identified the first mouse strain that is susceptible to severe COVID-19 without the need for genetic
MRI could be key to understanding the impact a gluten free diet has on people with Celiac disease
Experts have used magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to better understand the impact a gluten free diet has on people with coeliac disease, which could be
DNA of 1,000 year-old maize sheds light on origins of globally important food crop
Researchers have tested ancient DNA from corn found at archaeological sites in Arkansas, shedding new light on the dispersal of one of the world’s most
Eating high-processed foods impacts muscle quality, study finds
A diet high in ultra-processed foods is associated with higher amounts of fat stored inside thigh muscles, regardless of the amount of calories consumed or
Record efficiency: Tandem solar cells made from perovskite and organic material
Trying to improve the efficiency of solar cells to become independent from fossil energy sources is a major goal of solar cell research. A team
Even low levels of arsenic in drinking water raise kidney cancer risk
New research findings from the Texas A&M University School of Public Health indicate that exposure to even low levels of arsenic poses significant health risks,
Strategies for safe and equitable access to water: A catalyst for global peace and security
Water can be a catalyst for peace and security with a critical role in preventing conflicts and promoting cooperation among communities and nations — but
Bacteria ditch tags to dodge antibiotics
Bacteria modify their ribosomes when exposed to widely used antibiotics, according to research published today in Nature Communications. The subtle changes might be enough to
Satellite evidence bolsters case that climate change caused mass elephant die-off
A new study led by King’s College London has provided further evidence that the deaths of 350 African elephants in Botswana during 2020 were the
Global food yields have grown steadily during last six decades, study finds
Contrary to widespread concerns that global crop yields have stagnated in recent decades, a comprehensive study of worldwide food production finds yields have continued to