10-Nov-2024 AI-powered model revolutionizes rice lodging detection for improved agricultural outcomes Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science A research team has introduced a cutting-edge deep learning model, AAUConvNeXt, for precise and efficient detection of rice lodging, a critical agricultural challenge that impacts yield prediction and disaster management. Journal Plant Phenomics
7-Nov-2024 Uncovering the mechanism for drug resistance in pancreatic cancer University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science University of Virginia researchers advance understanding of chemoresistance in pancreatic cancer, offering hope for new treatment strategies. Journal Cancer Research Funder University of Virginia
6-Nov-2024 New research reveals how mitochondria function under stress like cancer Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center A new paper published in Nature from researchers at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center not only answers a fundamental question about cell biology and the mitochondria, it also has direct implications for understanding cancer. Journal Nature Funder Hunter Douglas Fellowship in Breast Cancer Research, BRIA Postdoctoral Researcher Innovation Grant
30-Oct-2024 Genomic perspective for understanding ecological adaptability in oaks KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Researchers from Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden, Shanghai Normal University, Xishuangbanna Tropical Botanical Garden, and University of Fribourg have identified genomic footprints of ecological adaptability in oaks. The research has provided a comprehensive perspective on the ecological adaptations of oak species on phylogenetic, genome evolutionary, and functional genomic analysis. Journal Plant Diversity Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China, Special Fund for Scientific Research of Shanghai Landscaping and City Appearance Administrative Bureau
25-Oct-2024 Regulations of m6A and other RNA modifications and their roles in cancer Higher Education Press The review provides a detailed overview of the current understanding of RNA modifications in cancer, emphasizing the potential of targeting these modifications for therapeutic intervention. It also points to the need for further research to uncover the full spectrum of regulatory mechanisms and their implications in cancer biology. Journal Frontiers of Medicine
24-Oct-2024 Better phylogenomic models resolve long-standing mystery in angiosperm evolution KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. Researchers from Jiangsu University, China, have successfully resolved the relationships among five major mesangiosperm lineages using genome-scale data and advanced modeling techniques. Their findings highlight the effectiveness of accounting for compositional heterogeneity in models to better capture the complexities of rapid plant radiations. Journal Plant Diversity Funder National Natural Science Foundation of China
23-Oct-2024 Blooming revelations: The complete carnation genome assembled Nanjing Agricultural University The Academy of Science Carnations, prized for their diverse colors and long vase life, have had their genomes completely sequenced, marking a significant advancement in floral biology. Journal Horticulture Research
23-Oct-2024 AI can now be our eyes and ears in the forest and beneath the waves University of Copenhagen - Faculty of Science Animal sounds combined with artificial intelligence (AI) can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring both on land and in aquatic settings according to researchers from the University of Copenhagen. By analyzing wildlife sounds, AI can now identify species more accurately and efficiently than ever before and provide unique insights into the behaviours and habitats of animals without disturbing them. Journal Science
22-Oct-2024 Mushroom production shows promise with invasive-species tree logs Cambridge University Press WESTMINSTER, Colorado – 15 October 2024 – An article in the latest issue of Invasive Plant Science and Management provides new insights on the varying potential for using invasive tree logs to grow edible, marketable mushrooms. Journal Invasive Plant Science and Management
