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Surveying the lipid landscape with newly unveiled lipid analysis software
Researchers increasingly aim at using the manifold functions of lipids in our bodies, e.g., as blood…
Scientists study growth rate effect of gut bacteria on degradation of dietary fiber
It is known that approximately 80% of the human immune system functions within the gastrointestinal tract.…
Initial motivation is a key factor for learning in massive open online courses
Since MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) started the OpenCourseWare movement by publishing its course materials as…
Crops sown in a uniform spatial pattern produce higher yields and reduce environmental impact
Higher yields and fewer weeds are possible if farmers sow wheat, maize, soy and other crops…
Conservation goals may be stymied by a lack of land for biodiversity offsetting
Developers may struggle to find enough land to offset the biodiversity impacts of future development, according…
MRI scanning assists with next generation battery design
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can provide an effective way of supporting the development of the next…
Poaching could increase under virus lockdowns: watchdog
Poaching of endangered species could rebound as authorities divert their attention to enforcing coronavirus lockdown measures,…
New insights into how genes control courtship and aggression
Fruit flies, like many animals, engage in a variety of courtship and fighting behaviors. Now, Salk…
Study reveals rich genetic diversity of Vietnam
Vietnam features extensive ethnolinguistic diversity and occupies a key position in Mainland Southeast Asia (MSEA). Vietnam,…