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Featured news
25 Nov 2019
Access to food and nutrition more limited in sub-Saharan Africa than previously estimated
Chronic and hidden hunger affect nearly half of rural households in sub-Saharan Africa: Frontiers in Sustainable Food Systems
Featured news
22 Nov 2019
Iron availability in seawater key to explaining amount and distribution of fish
Large areas of the ocean may have insufficient iron for most fish: Frontiers in Marine Science
Featured news
14 Nov 2019
Self-cannibalizing mitochondria may set the stage for ALS development
Powerhouses of the cell ‘eat themselves up’ jumpstart path to neurodegenerative disease; Frontiers in Cellular Neuroscience
Featured news
24 Oct 2019
Where the Sun doesn’t shine? Skin UV exposure reflected in poop
Exposure of the skin to UVB light alters the mix of bacteria found in the gut, possibly via vitamin D; Frontiers in Microbiology
Featured news
18 Oct 2019
An innovative new diagnostic for Lyme disease
Lyme disease is one of medicine’s great mimics, and notoriously difficult to diagnose. A new study has uncovered six potential biomarkers for accurate and early identification; Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology
Climate action
17 Oct 2019
Hurricane resilience in the Bahamas
A Stanford-led study suggests ecosystem investments to minimize storm damage; Frontiers in Marine Science
Featured news
16 Oct 2019
Crop-boosting AI can benefit many fields
Machine learning algorithms developed to select high-yield food crops could be applied to ‘hyperspectral analysis’ in other disciplines, from astronomy to espionage; Frontiers in Plant Science
Climate action
16 Oct 2019
Extreme weather caused by climate change has damaged 45% of Australia’s coastal habitat
Researchers examined the cumulative impacts of recent extreme climate events on marine habitats around Australia; Frontiers in Marine Science
Environment
15 Oct 2019
Face palm: are palm oil boycotters hypocrites?
Oil palm is alternatively seen as a gift from god or a crime against humanity – according to science, it is neither; Frontiers in Forests and Global Change
Engineering
15 Oct 2019
Fire blankets can protect buildings from wildfires
Existing fire blanket technology can protect an isolated building from a short wildfire attack, but technological advancements are needed for severe situations; Frontiers in Mechanical Engineering
Featured news
14 Oct 2019
High salt reduces tumor growth by tackling immune cells
A high salt diet inhibited tumor growth in two independent mouse models; Frontiers in Immunology
Featured news
14 Oct 2019
Video games offer clues to help curb animal disease outbreaks
As Asia and Europe battle African swine fever, University of Vermont research shows how farmers’ risk attitudes affect the spread of infectious animal diseases and offers a first-of-its kind model for testing disease control and prevention strategies; Frontiers in Veterinary Science
Featured news
01 Oct 2019
Is this brain cell your ‘mind’s eye’?
Only brain activity involving ‘L5p neurons’ enters conscious awareness, says new theory; Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience
Featured news
23 Sep 2019
Bacteria injections help the immune system fight cancer
After decades of mouse studies, bacterial immunotherapy looks set for a return to oncology clinics; Frontiers in Oncology
Featured news
13 Sep 2019
Comparing primate vocalizations
Study shows Old World monkeys combine items in speech — but only two and never more, unlike humans; Frontiers in Psychology