20-Nov-2024 New method for evaluating male subfertility based on trace element analysis University of Tsukuba Researchers at University of Tsukuba have developed an evaluation method for measuring and classifying trace element concentrations in the semen and blood serum of male patients with subfertility. This method demonstrated that the pregnancy rate was highest in the group with low phosphorus and arsenic concentrations and high concentrations of other trace elements. Thus, this method could be a novel approach for evaluating subfertility that does not rely solely on sperm concentration and motility. Journal Reproductive Medicine and Biology
20-Nov-2024 Scientists compare throughput for quantum vs. conventional networks DOE/US Department of Energy Entangled quantum bits per second (ebps) indicates a quantum network’s throughput. In this study, researchers collected ebps measurements over a suite of fiber connections on a quantum network testbed. They then compared these measurements with capacity estimates for a conventional fiber-optic network at a range of distances. The study finds that ebps throughput decays sharply with distance in ways that differ from conventional networks.
20-Nov-2024 Study: Innovative light technology is safe, effective for mitigating fungal contamination of cereal grains University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences Fungal contamination of cereal grains poses a substantial threat to food security and public health while causing hundreds of millions of dollars in economic losses annually. In a new study, researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign evaluated far-ultraviolet C (far-UVC) light as a safe way to alleviate fungal contamination of corn and wheat and found this technology to be effective. Journal Food Research International Funder National Institute of Food and Agriculture, ADM Institute for the Prevention of Postharvest Loss
20-Nov-2024 Iron-clad defense: How microbes shield tomato crops from bacterial wilt Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A new study has discovered that siderophores, molecules produced by certain bacteria, are instrumental in the microbiome's defense against Ralstonia solanacearum, a pathogen causing severe crop losses. Journal Horticulture Research
20-Nov-2024 KRICT develops new lithium composite material to enhance performance and safety of next-generation lithium rechargeable batteries National Research Council of Science & Technology Groundbreaking material technology from the Korea Research Institute of Chemical Technology effectively prevents lithium dendrite growth, tackling the main cause of reduced lifespan in lithium-metal batteries. This innovative material, easily produced through a streamlined process, is set to become a game-changer for next-generation lithium rechargeable batteries. Journal Advanced Functional Materials Funder Ministry of Science and ICT
19-Nov-2024 Breakthrough in noninvasive plant stress phenotyping: a multi-organ approach to combat abiotic stressors Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has leveraged cutting-edge noninvasive phenotyping technologies to monitor plant stress across multiple vegetative organs. Journal Plant Phenomics
19-Nov-2024 Low-cost phenotyping system unveils key insights into quantitative disease resistance in wild tomatoes Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team reveals how a low-cost imaging phenotyping system successfully uncovers the mechanisms of quantitative disease resistance (QDR) in wild tomato species. Journal Plant Phenomics
19-Nov-2024 Toward the international unification of drug-drug interaction information Ehime University We conducted research to integrate international drug-drug interaction (DDI) information by mapping Japanese and international drug terminology. In this study, we developed a method of mapping the YJ code to RxNorm and compared the Japanese and international DDI information. The results indicated that the DDI information needs to be adjusted to be internationally consistent. It is expected that this study will facilitate the sharing and analysis of healthcare-related global data including DDI information. Journal Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association
19-Nov-2024 Why inclusive product lines may not be seen as equally positive by all consumers—and how companies can respond American Marketing Association Demonstrating respect for underrepresented consumers’ needs can help boost reception of product line extensions. Journal Journal of Marketing
19-Nov-2024 Electrochemistry unlocks unusual nanoparticle Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign discovered a new type of palladium hydride nanoparticle by adding electrons to palladium ions and water molecules. Journal Journal of the American Chemical Society
