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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 28-Apr-2025 18:08 ET (28-Apr-2025 22:08 GMT/UTC)
Transforming HIV diagnosis: a low-cost, point-of-care detection solution
Aerospace Information Research Institute, Chinese Academy of SciencesPeer-Reviewed Publication
- Journal
- Microsystems & Nanoengineering
From shoot apex to flower: single-cell insights in Chinese cabbage
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science- Journal
- Horticulture Research
New hope for melon farmers: Genetic markers discovered to fight powdery mildew
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of ScienceA new study has uncovered critical genetic factors that could revolutionize the fight against powdery mildew (PM) in melons, a disease that threatens global crop yields and fruit quality.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research
Brain network disorders review uncovers the link between metabolic disorders and Alzheimer's disease
Brain Network Disorders Editorial OfficePeer-Reviewed Publication
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) — a neurodegenerative disorder — comes with a significant socioeconomic burden. Recent studies have found a strong association between AD and metabolic syndrome (MetS), a cluster of conditions that include diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, and abnormal blood fat levels. In a recently published literature review article, researchers explore the link between AD and each individual component of MetS, analyzing the potential underlying mechanisms at cellular and molecular levels.
- Journal
- Brain Network Disorders
Unlocking breast cancer treatments with liquid biopsy
Maximum Academic PressPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study on circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) testing for advanced breast cancer has unveiled encouraging results, with high detection rates of genetic mutations and a substantial impact on treatment decisions.
- Journal
- Precision Clinical Medicine
The science behind sweeter apples: stress and aroma volatiles
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science- Journal
- Horticulture Research
Skeletal health unraveled: the critical role of LRP1
Maximum Academic PressPeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study has unveiled the crucial role of low-density lipoprotein receptor-related protein 1 (LRP1) in skeletal development.
- Journal
- Bone Research
Shedding light on sustainable agriculture: how light stress fights root rot
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science- Journal
- Horticulture Research
Pepper plants get a chill pill: the science behind cold tolerance
Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of SciencePeer-Reviewed Publication
A new study reveals how the CaMYB80 transcription factor enhances cold tolerance in pepper plants, a crucial step toward developing crops that can thrive in cooler environments.
- Journal
- Horticulture Research