Two new studies published by University of Maine scientists are putting a long-standing survey of the American lobster’s earliest life stages to its most rigorous test yet as an early warning system for trends in New England’s iconic fishery.
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GIS-Based Analysis of Fault Zone Geometry and Hazard in an Urban Environment
ypical geologic investigations of active earthquake fault zones require that the fault can be observed at or near the Earth’s surface.
Deformed Wing Virus Genetic Diversity in U.S. Honey Bees Complicates Search for Remedies
Deformed Wing Virus (DWV), one of the leading causes of honey bee colony losses, is much more genetically diverse in the United States than previously thought, according to a study published by Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists in PLoS Biology.
Controlling the Immune System’s Brakes to Treat Cancer, Autoimmune Disorders
Researchers at St. Jude have revealed the mechanism underlying the activation of regulatory T cells, which could spark new drug development.
Study Links High-Salt Diet and Cognitive Impairment
A high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function by causing a deficiency of the compound nitric oxide, which is vital for maintaining vascular health in the brain, according to a new study in mice from Weill Cornell Medicine researchers.
Satellite Analysis Reveals and Asymmetric Typhoon Bualoi
NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite and NASA’s Aqua satellite both passed over the Northwestern Pacific Ocean and both used infrared light to obtain temperature data and shape information on Typhoon Bualoi.