Monday, June 30, 2025

News Index

Deforestation Increases Risk of Flooding in West African Coastal Cities

The frequency of thunderstorms in some fast-growing African coastal cities is linked to the impact of deforestation.

Blueprint Reveals How Plants Build a Sugar Transport Lane

A tiny region at the root tip is responsible for the growth and development of the complex network of vascular tissue that transports sugars through plant roots.

A New Target for Universal Influenza Vaccines

Scientists identified a new site where a broad range of influenza vaccines can target, and antibody therapies should be able to prevent a broad set of strains.

Can Anthrax Offer a New Way to Silence Pain?

When administered specifically to nervous system neurons, anthrax toxin works to change the signaling in pain-sensing neurons and provides comfort to distressed animals.

Himalayan Glaciers Melting at ‘Exceptional Rate’

The accelerating melting of the Himalayan glaciers threatens the water supply of millions of people in Asia, new research warns.

Artificial Intelligence Accurately Predicts Who Will Develop Dementia in Two Years

Artificial intelligence can predict which people will develop dementia within two years with 92 percent accuracy, a largescale new study has concluded.

Protein that Helps Us Maintain Memories Identified

Japanese researchers identified a protein that plays a crucial in retaining memories by biding with the Chi factor and regulating certain neurotransmitters.

Experimental mRNA HIV Vaccine Safe, Shows Promise in Animals

Scientists from NIAID, a division of the National Institutes of Health, claim that an experimental mRNA-based HIV vaccine is promising in mice and non-human primates.

Diet Rich in Plant Products Reduces the Risk of Cognitive Impairment in the Elderly

The finding, a diet high in plant products lowers the likelihood of cognitive deterioration can be used to identify prospective targets to maintain cognitive health.

Yoghurt May Help Manage High Blood Pressure

A daily dose of yoghurt could be the next go-to food for people with high blood pressure.

The Sunshine Vitamin for Cardio Health

Vitamin D is a key hormone for our bodies, especially our bones. A new research from Australia suggests inadequate vitamin D affects bone and heart health.

New Vaccine Ingredient Shows Promise

Scientists at LJI and MIT have found a possible way to improve the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines—and any vaccine.