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Multiple proteins viewed as never before

Weizmann Institute of Science
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Article about Dr. Leeat Keren’s research, Dept. of Molecular Cell Biology, on CombPlex—an AI-assisted method that enables imaging dozens of proteins in tissue samples at once, offering a new, scalable tool for biomedical research and clinical diagnostics

Journal: Nature Biotechnology

Research to tackle Prymnesium algal blooms which affect fish populations

University of East Anglia
Grant and Award Announcement

A scientific initiative to combat harmful Prymnesium algal blooms in the Broads is gaining fresh momentum, thanks to a renewed collaboration between the University of East Anglia (UEA), the Environment Agency, the Broads Authority, and the Norfolk pike angling community.

Scientific discovery: the "walking cane for the blind" of the greater mouse-tailed bat

Tel-Aviv University
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study from Tel Aviv University reveals that the Greater Mouse-Tailed Bat (Rhinopoma microphyllum) uses its long tail as a natural tactile sensor to navigate backward in dark caves.

Journal: iScience

UMaine research examines best methods for growing Atlantic sea scallops

University of Maine
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A new study by University of Maine researchers compares two scallop farming methods, ear-hanging and lantern net culture, over a complete grow-out cycle to determine which approach yields the best results for commercial growers. The study found that scallops grown with ear-hanging culture had slightly larger shell heights, about 1–4% greater than those in lantern nets. More significantly, ear-hanging scallops had up to 12% more adductor muscle weight. Researchers also found that ear-hanging scallops grew more quickly in optimal conditions, which are between 50 and 59 degrees Farhenheit, but were more affected by colder winter temperatures than those in lantern nets.

Journal: Aquaculture

Researchers reveal why young plants may be more vulnerable to disease

University of Maryland
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A University of Maryland study reveals an evolutionary trade-off that young plants face to develop disease resistance.

Journal: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences
Funder: U.S. National Science Foundation

Beyond photorespiration: A systematic approach to unlocking enhanced plant productivity

INsociety
Peer-Reviewed Publication

A groundbreaking study published in Science Advances has revealed promising strategies to significantly improve crop yields by addressing photorespiration, a metabolic process that can reduce productivity by up to 36% in some crops. Researchers from the University of Groningen and Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf, working as part of the GAIN4CROPS project, have evaluated several alternative pathways that could help overcome this major agricultural bottleneck.

Journal: Science Advances
Funder: Horizon 2020 Framework Programme

Method uses drone and low-cost camera to select drought-tolerant plants

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
Peer-Reviewed Publication

Images taken from an unmanned aerial vehicle, processed with free software, help assess water stress parameters in corn experiments and select varieties that are better adapted to water shortages.

Journal: The Plant Phenome Journal
Funder: Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo