Agricultural soils in coastal Karnataka, India contain microplastics, with higher concentrations found in fields using plastic mulch compared to those without Microplastics were most abundant in ...

This study from Tianjin University, China, shows that Asparagus officinalis (ASP) can reduce brain damage caused by fluorosis ASP treatment improves brain tissue damage, increases urinary fluoride ...

In an early-stage Parkinson’s disease mouse model, short-term noise exposure temporarily impaired movement, but did not cause neuron loss Chronic noise exposure led to lasting movement problems and a ...

Key Findings In Nepal, a study of wound samples revealed a high prevalence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa (21.1%) and Staphylococcus aureus (22.5%) infections Most P. aeruginosa isolates (89.6%) were ...

Key Findings A 27-month study in Port Stephens, Australia, found that Vibrio bacteria levels in seawater peak during summer when water temperatures are higher Sites with high oyster mortality had ...

Thai researchers found a bacterium in landfill soil that breaks down PET microplastics—tiny plastic fragments—without needing high heat. It uses a novel method, unlike previously studied bacteria, and ...

Recent genetic research confirms the pantanal prawn is a unique species, not just a variation of the amazonicum prawn. Scientists used detailed dna analysis to reveal distinct genetic differences and ...

Researchers at Hebei Agricultural University found 205 maize genes that help the plant defend against harmful fungal infections Many of these defense genes become more active when maize is infected, ...

In Florida’s Pinellas and Brevard counties, horseshoe crab spawning activity primarily occurred near sheltered tidal flats and fine- to medium-grain sand beaches Sea level rise is predicted to cause ...

Scientists in Kyoto created new apple-pear hybrid seedlings The hybrids show balanced genetic contributions from both apple and pear parents This breakthrough could lead to fruit trees with better ...

This 18-year study in abandoned fields near Ithaca, NY, showed deer presence initially boosted seed diversity before leveling off Deer increased the variety of seeds in the soil, altering the seedbank ...

In India, research on Anopheles culicifacies mosquitoes revealed that Sensory Appendage Protein 1 (AcSAP1) is highly expressed during the night, coinciding with peak host-seeking activity Reducing ...