A research team has reviewed the potential benefits of integrating legumes into Conservation Agriculture (CA) practices within rice-based systems in the Eastern Indo-Gangetic Plain (EIGP), highlighting its significant impact on enhancing crop productivity and sustainability.
A research team from Texas Tech University found that Jinma, Yuma, and Eletta Campana hemp cultivars performed substantially better in field compared to other cultivars, with Jinma achieving the highest biomass yield.
Only four percent of people who are screened and report heavy drinking go on to receive specialty treatment for their alcohol use, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research. The study found race, ethnicity, and health risk profile to be associated with differences in the likelihood of receiving specialty treatment. These findings echo previous studies and highlight the need for more tailored approaches to screening and intervention to improve treatment for diverse groups of people with varying levels of alcohol use problems, from heavy drinking to alcohol use disorder.
Certain regions of the brain show changes during the early stages after quitting drinking that may contribute to increased anxiety and relapse rates in people attempting recovery from alcohol use disorder, according to a study published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.
Biologists find new ways to encourage the plastic-producing power of purple microbes.
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have trained neural networks to predict interactions between irregularly shaped particles to accelerate molecular dynamics simulations.
Nearly half of counties in the United States have at least one ‘pharmacy desert’ where there is no retail pharmacy within 10 miles, according to a new study published by researchers at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute (OSUCCC – James).
A recent study shows that the superconducting edge currents in the topological material molybdenum telluride (MoTe2) can sustain large changes in the “glue” that keeps the superconducting electrons paired. To sustain these changes, the bulk and the edge of MoTe2 must behave differently. This surprise finding will help researchers create and control anyons and aid in the development of future energy-efficient electronics.
University of Illinois Chicago study finds children are still exposed to over 1,000 ads a year for unhealthy foods
Immune cells use two different routes to produce acetyl-CoA, an essential metabolite required to fight infection and cancer, reports a study led by Van Andel Institute scientists.
In a large group of frequent drinkers who used a digital application offering tailored text-based support for reducing their alcohol intake, weekly drink amounts fell by 1/3 over 12 weeks. The study of real-world users shows promise for people who are uncomfortable with their drinking habits but may not meet the criteria for alcohol use disorder (AUD). Although they may be unlikely to aim for abstinence or to seek formal treatment, many are open to moderating their drinking. Digital interventions, such as self-guided online programs and smartphone apps, are easily accessible and engaging. Studies have shown that text-based messaging interventions can result in short- and medium-term reductions in alcohol use. Digital programs that tailor content according to users’ evolving outcomes, similar to clinical care, may be particularly effective. Outcomes data are limited, however. For the study in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental Research, researchers evaluated an adaptive, tailored digital
Recent research highlights the importance of targeted therapies for treating advanced colorectal cancer (CRC) with rare genetic variants. These mutations, often linked to poor prognosis and limited response to conventional treatments, are being addressed through advanced sequencing technologies and new targeted drugs. This study explores the clinical diagnosis and treatment strategies tailored to these unique genetic profiles.
A collaborative investigation among WashU Medicine experts in Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis (MS) finds evidence that MS patients are less likely to have amyloid plaques, a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, than adults without MS.
A novel technique in deformation monitoring is poised to enhance precision consistency across strip regions, improving the accuracy of tracking structural shifts. This dual-base station constraint method offers a more consistent and reliable solution, crucial for detecting changes in landscapes and infrastructures with greater timeliness.
A new study has found a symbiotic relationship that has evolved between Darwin’s favourite carnivorous plant and a specific type of fungus which lives inside it and helps it digest its prey. Researchers from Loughborough, Taiwan and USA have shown that Acrodontium crateriforme, a fungus that thrives in the acidic conditions on the leaves, improves the digestion of the Drosera species of carnivorous plant – otherwise known as a sundew (pictured above), and once described by Charles Darwin as, "a wonderful plant… I care more about Drosera than the origin of all the species." The fungus lives in a sticky secretion at the end of tentacles on the leaves. Its enzymes work with the plant's digestive processes to help it break down the prey – small bugs and insects. The findings show that teamwork between plants and fungi may contribute to the evolution of carnivorous plants.
When a person has chronic diabetes complications - such as heart attack, stroke and nerve damage - they are more likely to have a mental health disorder, and vice versa, according to a study. Researchers say the findings highlight a need for clinicians to actively screen for mental health disorders in patients with diabetes in addition to screening for chronic complications, which is the recommended standard of care in diabetes.
UChicago researchers found that people who develop sensory disabilities with age tend to have worse mental health, and that different types of sensory disability are associated with different aspects of mental health.
Neurobiologists studying the emergence of autism spectrum disorders have found evidence of altered early development of the nervous system. They linked environmentally induced forms of ASD to changes in neurotransmitters, the chemical messengers that allow neurons to communicate with each other.
Nejat Seyhun, Jerome B. and Eileen M. York Professor of Business Administration and professor of finance, and Cindy Schipani, Merwin H. Waterman Collegiate Professor of Business Administration and professor of business law, are among the most knowledgeable scholars on insider trading. They have individually or collectively contributed to more than two dozen studies on the topic and their research has the ear of Wall Street’s watchdogs.
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