How China is poised for marine fisheries reform

China has introduced an unprecedented policy platform for stewarding its fisheries and other marine resources. In…

New tools will drive greater understanding of wheat genes

Scientists have developed a much-needed genetic resource that will greatly accelerate the study of gene functions…

Persistent infection keeps immune memory sharp, leading to long-term protection

For many infectious diseases, a single bout of the illness protects a person against contracting it…

Now drivers can hear ambulances no matter how loud their music is playing

If you’ve ever been startled by the sudden appearance of an ambulance while blasting music in…

Every meal triggers inflammation

When we eat, we do not just take in nutrients – we also consume a significant…

Metabolic sensor causes granulomas to form

Granulomas are tissue nodules of immune cells that occur in diseases such as tuberculosis and sarcoidosis…

Genome sequence of polar alga explains evolutionary adaptation to extreme variable climate

An international team of researchers has identified the genetic mutations which allowed microalgae (phytoplankton) from the…

The lasting effects of ministrokes may contribute to dementia

Investigators report preclinical research showing that microinfarcts induce prolonged dysfunction in brain areas estimated to be…

Tracking Antarctic adaptations in diatoms

In the Antarctic Ocean, large populations of the diatom Fragillariopsis cylindrus dominate the phytoplankton communities. To…

Study tracks ‘memory’ of soil moisture

SMAP's first year of observational data has now been analyzed and is providing some significant surprises…