Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease. About one-third of the population carries a genetic variant of this protein that is associated with Lyme disease in genome-wide association studies. Human sweat contains a protein that may protect against Lyme disease. About one-third of the population carries a genetic variant of this …
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A huge plume of sulphur dioxide from the latest eruption in Iceland is drifting across Europe, but it isn’t expected to cause any significant harm A huge plume of sulphur dioxide from the latest eruption in Iceland is drifting across Europe, but it isn’t expected to cause any significant harm A huge plume of sulphur dioxide …
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A genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a living human – and the recipient is expected to leave hospital soon A genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a living human – and the recipient is expected to leave hospital soon A genetically modified pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into …
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Insects tend to be more abundant on organic farms than conventional ones, which may cause the pests to spill over into neighbouring fields, prompting these farmers to increase their pesticide use Insects tend to be more abundant on organic farms than conventional ones, which may cause the pests to spill over into neighbouring fields, prompting …
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In a first for the condensate field, researchers have figured out how nucleolar sub-structures are assembled. This organization gives rise to unique pH profiles within nucleoli, which they measured and compared with the pH of nearby non-nucleolar condensates including nuclear speckles and Cajal bodies. In a first for the condensate field, researchers have figured out …
Researchers recently reported on the science behind its special concrete, that can warm itself up when it snows, or as temperatures approach freezing. Researchers recently reported on the science behind its special concrete, that can warm itself up when it snows, or as temperatures approach freezing. Researchers recently reported on the science behind its special concrete, …
A new study has identified recurring, ‘toxic’ human conversation patterns on social media, which are common to users irrespective of the platform used, the topic of discussion, and the decade in which the conversation took place. A new study has identified recurring, ‘toxic’ human conversation patterns on social media, which are common to users irrespective …
After losing an eye at the age of five, the 2024 Abel prize winner Michel Talagrand found comfort in mathematics After losing an eye at the age of five, the 2024 Abel prize winner Michel Talagrand found comfort in mathematics After losing an eye at the age of five, the 2024 Abel prize winner Michel Talagrand …
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Rising temperatures are predicted to drive up food inflation by between 0.9 and 3.2 per cent a year by 2035, as crop yields suffer from extreme heat Rising temperatures are predicted to drive up food inflation by between 0.9 and 3.2 per cent a year by 2035, as crop yields suffer from extreme heat Rising temperatures …
Food costs more because of climate change – and it will get worse Read More »
Teenagers and babies produce different chemicals in their sweat, which may be why infants are generally considered to smell sweeter Teenagers and babies produce different chemicals in their sweat, which may be why infants are generally considered to smell sweeter Teenagers and babies produce different chemicals in their sweat, which may be why infants are generally …
Teen sweat has distinct chemical make-up with notes of musk and urine Read More »