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A new study explores the genetic mechanisms behind root development and salt tolerance in Bok choy, a widely grown vegetable known for its shallow roots. Researchers identified a key regulatory module involving BcWRKY33A, BcLRP1, and BcCOW1 that promotes root elongation and stabilizes root hair development under salt stress. The findings reveal how plants adapt to salinity by enhancing root system performance, which could inform strategies for developing more resilient crops in challenging environmental conditions.

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A recent study reveals how grapevine cells adapt to sugar starvation by reprogramming their DNA methylation and gene expression. Under carbon-deficient conditions, these cells undergo significant metabolic shifts, slowing growth while activating survival mechanisms like autophagy and photosynthesis. The research highlights the critical role of epigenetic changes, particularly increased DNA methylation at transposable elements, in helping cells cope with energy stress. These findings deepen our understanding of plant resilience and could inform strategies to improve crop tolerance to environmental stresses, such as drought or nutrient scarcity.

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Salt Lake City, Utah 鈥斅燚iabetes is a major health crisis in the U.S. that not only bears a heavy economic burden but increases the risk of severe health complications, including blindness. From May 4 - 8 in Salt Lake City, Utah, scientists will unveil new findings on various diabetes-related eye complications at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO).

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Salt Lake City, Utah 鈥斅燳our eyes are more than windows to the soul, they are windows to your overall health. This message will resonate throughout the upcoming week (May 4 - 8) at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology in in Salt Lake City, Utah. Here scientists will present new data on critical connections between vision research and public health, illustrating how each informs and strengthens the other.

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A new research study from The University of Alabama in Huntsville, a part of The University of Alabama System, addresses the question, how much have urban areas warmed from the Urban Heat Island (UHI) effect?UAH Earth System Science Center Research Scientist Dr.

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Salt Lake City, Utah 鈥斅燗rtificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping the way we comprehend, detect and treat eye conditions, bringing new hope to millions worldwide. During the upcoming week (May 4 - 8) at the 2025 Annual Meeting of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) in Salt Lake City, Utah, researchers will share breakthroughs on how AI is influencing the future of eye and vision health research and patient care, from enhancing clinical decision-making to simplifying workflows to equip patients with educational tools to create personalized care plans.

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The Association of American Cancer Institutes (AACI) is deeply disappointed in the 2026 budget blueprint released today by President Donald J. Trump. Under the proposed budget, funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) would be cut nearly in half.

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A post-dinner walk can offer several benefits beyond gas release.

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On April 28, Spain experienced a widespread power outage that left millions without electricity for nearly a full 24 hours. While power has largely been restored, the cause of the failure is still under investigation. Early reports suggest that the high percentage of renewable energy on the grid at the time may have played a role 鈥� but it鈥檚 more complicated than that.

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Researchers at Tulane University have created a first-of-its-kind subcellular map of an area of the brain commonly affected by Alzheimer鈥檚 disease, a key step toward unraveling the mysteries of how the degenerative brain disease develops.

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Among the subpopulations, researchers also found marked differences in health outcomes, socioeconomic status, education, and immigration status that can be easily obscured when these groups are characterized as a single population, the authors wrote.

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Newly funded research by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will study 250 women over five years to find out how they fare after their diagnosis and the extent social support, or lack thereof, plays a part in their recovery and survival. The $6.8 million study will begin in September and continue through 2030.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has launched a transformational new scholarship program with the support of a $7.5 million gift from the Windgate Foundation to advance its mission of providing access to an affordable, high-quality college education for all Arkansans. The Windgate Foundation鈥檚 gift includes $5 million to establish a permanent endowed scholarship fund, creating a sustainable source of financial support for future students, and $2.5 million in immediate-use funds to support affordability initiatives over the next several years while the endowment grows.

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WashU Medicine researcher Polina Lishko, PhD, a BJC Investigator and professor of cell biology and physiology, has shown in mice that sperm have a temperature-controlled switch that changes their movements and is key to male fertility. The discovery sheds light on why mammals, including humans, have evolved to keep male reproductive organs cooler than their core body temperature.

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Hackensack Meridian JFK University Medical Center has expanded its comprehensive cancer care services with the opening of a newly renovated, four-story facility at 80 James Street in Edison, NJ. This $14 million investment enhances access to advanced cancer treatment, providing patients with expert-led, multidisciplinary care close to home.

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AACN applauds the introduction of the Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act of 2025 (S.1548/H.R.3145) in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate. Unlike other federal programs, such as the National Health Service Corps, the Nurse Corps is subject to federal taxes. This bipartisan, bicameral bill would correct this imbalance by removing the tax requirement and ensuring consistency across programs.

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Growing up 30 minutes from the ocean meant the beach wasn鈥檛 just a vacation destination鈥攊t was a part of my daily life. My Florida upbringing sparked a deep fascination with the sea and a lasting drive to do what I could to protect it.