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New insights on polymicrobial infections in chronic lung diseases      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Chronic lung diseases are often accelerated and exacerbated by polymicrobial infections. An international study has identified two types of these so-called dysbioses in cystic fibrosis. They display distinct ecology and are also likely to respond differently to treatment.

Environmental: General Geoscience: Environmental Issues Geoscience: Geochemistry
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Major milestone in cutting harmful gases that deplete ozone layer and worsen global warming      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A new study has revealed significant progress in the drive to reduce levels in the atmosphere of chemicals that destroy Earth's ozone layer, confirming the success of historic regulations limiting their production.

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: General
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First week after birth is critical for development of senses      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers have found that the maturation of the senses for smell and touch is closely linked in mice and that this strong interaction takes place within a narrow developmental time window. These findings not only underline the importance of environmental stimuli for brain assembly in early life, but also the interdependent development of the senses.

Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Income inequality and carbon dioxide emissions have a complex relationship      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Income inequality and carbon dioxide emissions for high-income nations such as the United States, Denmark and Canada are intrinsically linked -- but a new study has taken a deeper look at the connection and found this relationship is less fixed, can change over time, and differ across emission components. The findings could help countries set a course toward reducing emissions of the harmful greenhouse gas and alleviating domestic income inequality at the same time.

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Making remanufacturing profitable      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Returning end-of-life products to as-new condition is called remanufacturing and can be an essential element in a circular economy. But for more industrial companies to take an interest in it, remanufacturing needs to be economically viable.

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Cell Biology Biology: Microbiology
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Breakthrough in creating cyclic peptide opens the way for new antibiotics      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A discovery could speed up efforts to produce new antibiotics in the fight against antimicrobial resistance.

Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Case studies show how quasi-governmental organizations could strengthen climate adaptation governance      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

The politicization of climate issues and the unsynchronized efforts of stakeholders are hindering the effectiveness of climate adaptation governance in the U.S. According to a new study the design characteristics of quasi-governmental organizations (QGOs) could provide insights on how to depoliticize climate information sources and foster multi-level stakeholder coordination.

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Brain's structure hangs in 'a delicate balance'      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Researchers examined anatomy of neurons from humans, mice and fruit flies. They discovered that the cellular structure of the brain is at a critical point, poised between two phases. New insights could help design computational models of the brain's complexity.

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Protein study could help researchers develop new antibiotics      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A team has found a way to make the bacterial enzyme histidine kinase water-soluble, which could make it possible to rapidly screen potential antibiotics that might interfere with its functions.

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Fine-tuning leaf angle with CRISPR improves sugarcane yield      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A CABBI research team has used CRISPR/Cas9 gene editing to optimize leaf angle in sugarcane, increasing the amount of sunlight it captures and the amount of biomass it produces.

Biology: Botany Ecology: Trees Environmental: General Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Early life exposure to weed pollen could increase childhood asthma risk      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

A study has found children who are exposed to tree and weed pollen in urban environments are at increased risk of respiratory health problems, including asthma. While green areas in urban settings decrease exposure to air pollution, allow kids to be active, and offer positive contact to a diverse microbiota -- which in turn may help the positive development of a child's immune system -- they can also lead to the development of childhood asthma. Thankfully, trees can help mitigate this effect to some degree, thanks to their canopy.

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Two can play that game: juvenile dolphins who play together are more successful as adults      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has found.

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Upstream and downstream: River study highlights cross-country inequities      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

New research highlights inequities between downstream and upstream countries that share the same watershed. The study outlines how international agreements can better address shared resource problems and call for greater collaboration and coordination between these international neighbors.

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How human derived RNA fragments help the Hepatitis E virus      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

Why does Hepatitis E become chronic in some patients, and why do medications not work? To find out, an international research team led by scientists from Bochum observed a patient with chronic Hepatitis E infection over a year. Repeated sequencing of the virus RNA showed that the virus incorporated various parts of the host's messenger RNA into its genome. This resulted in a replication advantage, which may have contributed to the infection becoming chronic.

Geoscience: Environmental Issues
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Planetary Health Diet associated with lower risk of premature death, lower environmental impact      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

People who eat a healthy, sustainable diet may substantially lower their risk of premature death in addition to their environmental impact, according to a new study. This large study directly evaluates the impacts of adherence to recommendations in the landmark 2019 EAT-Lancet report. The researchers have named the dietary pattern outlined in the report -- which emphasizes a variety of minimally processed plant foods but allows for modest consumption of meat and dairy foods -- the Planetary Health Diet (PHD).

Biology: Biochemistry Biology: Cell Biology Biology: General Biology: Microbiology
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Gut microbes from aged mice induce inflammation in young mice, study finds      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

When scientists transplanted the gut microbes of aged mice into young 'germ-free' mice -- raised to have no gut microbes of their own -- the recipient mice experienced an increase in inflammation that parallels inflammatory processes associated with aging in humans. Young germ-free mice transplanted with microbes from other young mice had no such increase.

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Novel Genetic Clock discovers oldest known marine plant      (via sciencedaily.com)     Original source 

An international research team has discovered the oldest known marine plant using a novel genetic clock. This 1400-year-old seagrass clone from the Baltic Sea dates back to the Migration Period. The research project is a significant step towards better understanding and protecting marine ecosystems.