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Biodegradable mulch films on the horizon

With the recent trend toward "going green", researchers are seeking environmentally friendlier alternatives to conventional plastic mulch.

Training HIV/AIDS researchers

An innovative mentoring program at the UCSF-GIVI CFAR is providing vital support for the development of the next generation of HIV/AIDS researchers and clinician scientists.

Researchers identify ALS gene mutation

Researchers have discovered a new gene whose mutations cause 5 per cent of inherited cases of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

Antioxidants influenced by production site

Black raspberries have been studied for decades by scientists and medical researchers interested in the fruits' apparent ability to limit the onset or severity of degenerative diseases.

Why teeth form in a single row

A system of opposing genetic forces determines why mammals develop a single row of teeth, while sharks sport several, according to a recently published study.

US shiitake market mushrooming

Shiitake mushrooms are the third most popular mushroom species in the U.S. In addition to taste, shiitake have a multitude of health benefits.

Enhancing tomato analyser software

A remarkable tool allows scanning devices to be calibrated using colour standards. The objective of the research was to implement a new digital image analysis tool.

B cells deserve more respect

By studying how mice fight off infection by intestinal worms scientists have discovered that the immune system is more versatile than has long been thought.

New red raspberry variety

A horticultural research team from New Zealand and Canada has introduced a new red raspberry cultivar.

Flu virus foiled again

Researchers have identified a common Achilles' heel in a wide range of seasonal and pandemic influenza A viruses.

Gene variant associated with autism

A study has identified a specific gene variant that links increased genetic risk for autism with gastrointestinal conditions.

Low levels of vitamin B12 harmful

Children born to women who have low blood levels of vitamin B12 shortly before and after conception may have an increased risk of a neural tube defect, according to an analysis by researchers.

Vitamin A signals offer autoimmunity clues

Researchers have discovered that dendritic cells can respond to the same compound, through two different receptors, by sending out both stimulatory and calming messages at once.

Vegetable-based drug could inhibit melanoma

Compounds extracted from green vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage could be a potent drug against melanoma, according to cancer researchers.

New origin found for a critical immune response

An immune system response that is critical to the first stages of fighting off viruses and harmful bacteria comes from an entirely different direction than most scientists had thought.

Understanding natural crop defences

An international team of scientists has discovered how plants weigh the trade-offs of how to use limited resources and redirect their energies accordingly.

Nanostructure boosts efficiency in energy transport

Researchers have developed a titanium nanostructure that provides an expanded surface area and demonstrates significantly greater efficiency in the transport of electrons.

Epstein-Barr virus linked to MS

Epstein-Barr virus, the pathogen that causes mononucleosis, appears to play a role in the neurodegeneration that occurs in persons with multiple sclerosis, according to researchers.

Vaccination provides instant immunity

A new method of vaccination could potentially be used to provide instantaneous protection against diseases caused by viruses and bacteria, cancers, and even virulent toxins.

Simple device ensures safe food

A researcher has found a way to eliminate bacteria in packaged foods such as spinach and tomatoes, a process that could eliminate worries concerning some food-borne illnesses.

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