Divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner is finalized, officially ending their marriage

Divorce of Kevin Costner and Christine Baumgartner is finalized, officially ending their marriage

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US A judge has declared that Kevin Costner and his wife of nearly two decades, Christine Baumgartner, are now legally divorced, according to court records filed Tuesday. The couple’s marriage … Read more

Study reveals molecular mechanisms behind hibernation in mammals

Study reveals molecular mechanisms behind hibernation in mammals

Researchers have shed light on the molecular mechanisms underlying hibernation, publishing their findings today as a Reviewed Preprint in eLife. Their research, in small and large hibernating mammals, is described by the editors as an important study advancing our knowledge of the role of myosin structure and energy consumption on the molecular mechanisms of hibernation, … Read more

New research finds that fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change

New research finds that fungi that live in healthy plants are sensitive to climate change

Cladonia, a lichen, grows in a white puff only a few inches above a carpet of a moss called Pleurozium. Like the iconic black spruce (Picea) of the boreal belt, they harbor diverse endophytic fungi that live symbiotically within their healthy tissues. Credit: Betsy Arnold Spruce, pine, fir and other trees tower across the frigid … Read more

ADHD may have been an evolutionary advantage, research suggests | Evolution

ADHD may have been an evolutionary advantage, research suggests | Evolution

Traits common to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), such as distractibility or impulsivity, might have been an evolutionary advantage for our ancestors by improving their tactics when foraging for food, researchers have said. ADHD is a neurodevelopmental disorder with symptoms including impulsiveness, disorganisation and difficulty focusing. While estimates of prevalence have varied, diagnoses have been … Read more

Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids

Measles Strikes a Florida Elementary School With Over 100 Unvaccinated Kids

Florida health officials on Sunday announced an investigation into a cluster of measles cases at an elementary school in the Fort Lauderdale area with a low vaccination rate, a scenario health experts fear will become more and more common amid slipping vaccination rates nationwide. On Friday, Broward County Public School reported a confirmed case of … Read more

Do sugar-free candy and gum give you gas? Researchers think they know why

Study reveals molecular mechanisms behind hibernation in mammals

Researchers at UC Davis have identified changes in the gut microbiome that can result in an inability to digest sorbitol. Sorbitol, a sugar alcohol, is used in sugar-free gum, mints, candy and other products. It is also found naturally in apricots, apples, pears, avocadoes and other foods. At high levels, sorbitol can cause bloating, cramps … Read more

Researchers conduct comprehensive review on preparation of MOF-based flame retardants via coordination bond cleavage

Researchers conduct comprehensive review on preparation of MOF-based flame retardants via coordination bond cleavage

Recent advances in the preparation of MOFs-based flame retardants based on coordination bond cleavage and their flame retardant applications. Credit: Ye-Tang Pan, Beijing Institute of Technology, China. Since the first report of metal-organic framework (MOF)-based flame retardants in 2017, this research area has exploded. However, improving the flame-retardant efficiency of MOFs and expanding their application … Read more

Study finds new inhalable therapy is a big step forward in lung cancer research

Study reveals molecular mechanisms behind hibernation in mammals

Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers and has one of the lowest survival rates in the world. Cytokines, which are small signaling proteins, such as interleukin-12 (IL-12), have demonstrated considerable potential as robust tumor suppressors. However, their applications are limited due to a multitude of severe side effects. In a paper published … Read more