Two plant species invent the same chemically complex and medically interesting substance
The elucidation of the biosynthetic pathway of ipecacuanha alkaloids shows how two distantly related plant species could develop the same…
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DNA floating in the air tracks wildlife, viruses — even drugs
Dublin is known as a city where you can enjoy a few pints of Guiness, get a warm welcome from…
New mRNA vaccine is more effective and less costly to develop
A new type of mRNA vaccine is more scalable and adaptable to continuously evolving viruses such as SARS-CoV-2 and H5N1,…
First direct observation of the trapped waves that shook the world in 2023
In September 2023, a bizarre global seismic signal was observed which appeared every 90 seconds over nine days — and…
Scientists say next few years vital to securing the future of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
Collapse of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could be triggered with very little ocean warming above present-day, leading to a…
Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their condition
ing time in or around nature can provide people suffering from chronic lower back pain with a degree of escapism…
Atmospheric chemistry keeps pollutants in the air
Nitrates in the atmosphere reduce air quality and play an important role in climate change. An international team led by…
Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study shows
New research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries,…
Epilepsy is more common in patients with frontotemporal dementia than expected
According to a recent study, in patients with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), epileptic seizures are significantly more common than previously known….
Pancreatic cancer spreads to liver or lung thanks to this protein
A protein called PCSK9 determines how pancreatic cancer cells metastasize to different parts of the body. Scientists at UC San…