Age-related macular degeneration is one of the leading causes of blindness in the elderly, affecting more than 2 million people in the United States and leading to progressive loss of central vision.
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Daylight Not Rain Most Important for Africa ‘Green-Up’ Phenomenon
Contrary to popular belief, seasonal rains are not the most important factor for starting the growth cycle of plants across Africa.
Game Changer: New Chemical Keeps Plants Plump
A UC Riverside-led team has created a chemical to help plants hold onto water, which could stem the tide of massive annual crop losses from drought and help farmers grow food despite a changing climate.
Mountain Streams Emit a Surprising Amount of CO2
For the first time, an EPFL-led team of scientists has measured the total amount of CO2 emissions from mountain streams worldwide.
New Research Shows Lower Rates of Cancer Screening in Women with Diabetes
Cancer screening rates are up to a quarter lower in women with diabetes, varying by type of cancer, and putting them at risk of poorer cancer outcomes concludes new research in Diabetologia (the journal of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes).
Hydrogen Boride Nanosheets: A Promising Material for Hydrogen Carrier
Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology, University of Tsukuba, and colleagues in Japan report a promising hydrogen carrier in the form of hydrogen boride nanosheets.