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AcrA organization, structure, and constructs. Credit: Nature Communications (2023). DOI: 10.1038/s41467-023-39615-x The World Health Organization has identified antimicrobial resistance as a significant global threat due to the decreasing effectiveness of clinical antibiotics against certain pathogenic bacteria. To combat this issue, the Center for Antibiotic Discovery and Resistance at the University of Oklahoma (OU), led by …
UCSB geographer David López-Carr, center left, and Stanford University health and environmental scientist Andrea Lund, center right, working with Senegalese partners. Credit: University of California – Santa Barbara In an innovative approach to combat parasitic infections, a group of scientists from the United States and Senegal have successfully reduced the prevalence of these infections by …
The ruins of the Church of Mediano, usually submerged in the waters of the Mediano reservoir, are currently visible due to the ongoing drought. Spain is facing concerns over the expansion of “sterile soil,” which could have devastating effects on Europe’s agricultural industry. Gabriel del Barrio, a specialist in desertification, points out the barren land …
Southeast Asian fern-feeding larva or caterpillar. Credit: John Goolsby, ARS Introducing the Old World Climbing Fern to Florida’s ecosystem from southeast Asia in 1965 had disastrous consequences. This invasive fern quickly dominated the state’s native vegetation, infesting over 100,000 acres in a short period of time. The invasive fern spreads rapidly, endangering numerous native plant …
DNA methylation of FaQR3 promoter is associated with FaQR3 expression and furanone biosynthesis. Credit: Horticulture Research The flavor of cultivated strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) is primarily determined by their characteristic volatile compounds, which greatly influence consumer preference and overall satisfaction. One of the key aroma compounds in strawberries is furanone, which significantly contributes to their …
Graphical abstract. Credit: Environmental Science and Ecotechnology (2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.ese.2023.100298 Lakes worldwide are currently dealing with the negative effects of eutrophication, such as algal blooms, primarily caused by excessive amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus. The situation is further exacerbated by human activities and climate change. As a result, there is an urgent need for improved …
Middle–late Mesozoic regional tectonic and volcanic responses in northern China to subduction of the paleo-Pacific plate and the impact of volcanism, specifically on the rapid bloom of the Yanliao and Jehol biotas due to spikes in volcanic P supply. Figure by Chao Ma. Credit: Science China Press Are you familiar with the Jehol Biota? It …
Article by KeAi Communications Co. Kinetic energy of ejected coal with various ejection depths per meter of roadway. Credit: Wei, C, Zhang, C, Vardar, O, Watson, J and Canbulat Catastrophic dynamic rock failure, commonly known as rock or coal burst, poses a complex challenge in civil tunneling and mining. These bursts occur when an overstressed …
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Community-based participatory research (CBPR) is an innovative approach that establishes a connection between academic researchers and community partners to collaborate on project development. Unlike traditional research, which often treats people as mere subjects without agency, CBPR involves the active engagement and input of community members, making it a cooperative process. A …
Credit: A rain tree. Svnavare, CC BY-SA 4.0 , via Wikimedia Commons A magnificent rain tree has braved a hundred years of harsh weather conditions, overcoming floods, storms, and hurricanes. However, concerns have arisen about the tree’s survival after its recent move of 50 feet to make way for new high-rise apartment towers near the …