NASA-funded robotic sub makes final dive to reach bottom of Earth's deepest sinkhole
...bmarine designed to survey and explore for life in extreme regions on Earth and potentially in outer space. During eight years of research at Zacatn, doctoral student Marcus Gary, who coordinates the DEPTHX mission, and hydrogeology professor Jack Sharp, both from The University of Texas at Austin's Jackson...Build parks to climate proof our cities
...re predicted to become wetter," said Dr Ennos. "An extreme wet winters day by the 2080s will deliver almost 50% more rain than is currently experienced. "Based on an existing model, we have calculated that these more powerful storms would increase the amount of run-off from urban areas by more than 80%. Un...New petroleum-degrading bacteria found at Rancho La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles
...rised to find these bacteria because asphalt is an extreme and hostile environment for life to survive," said Jong-Shik Kim, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Environmental Sciences, who initiated the study. "It's clear, however, that these living organisms can survive in heavy oil mixtures cont...Study led by Scripps Research scientist reveals little-known cell networks vital to circadian rhythm
...s observed in mutant oscillators were clearly more extreme when measured at the tissue and cell levels than demonstrated by behavioral observations. "Because single cells are ordinarily capable of functioning as autonomous oscillators," Kay noted, "our previous understanding of clock mechanisms has rested ...Scripps research team sheds light on long-sought cold sensation gene
...not lose their ability to feel pain in response to extreme cold, as evidenced by responses similar to wild type mice when exposed to -1 C cold plates. This suggests that other genes are responsible for this facet of cold sensation. Though cold can be unpleasant or painful under certain circumstances, it ca...Protein enables discovery of quantum effect in photosynthesis
...ic of this energy transfer process can explain its extreme efficiency, in that vast areas of phase space can ...udy. "This wavelike characteristic can explain the extreme efficiency of the energy transfer because it enables the system to simultaneously sample all the pot...Delayed treatment of childhood-onset bipolar disorder results in negative outcome in adults
...uate between periods of abnormally high energy and extreme depression. Bipolar disorder is estimated to affect approximately 1-3% of adults, but also can affect children and adolescents. Untreated, this disorder is associated with greater risk of drug and alcohol addiction, of interpersonal relationship di...Pioneering research on sleeping sickness wins MERIAL Award for Parasitology
...uction of TNF leads to symptoms such as anemia and extreme weight loss, which can result in death. The search for a vaccine These findings have led Magez and his colleagues to try to prevent the over-production of TNF. To do this, they have formulated vaccines that target the components of trypanosoma t...Oxford physiology professor earns APS' Walter B. Cannon Award
...nce, that examines the science behind a variety of extreme activities, including mountain climbing and deep sea diving. She has written two textbooks: "Insulin: Molecular Biology to Pathology" and "Ion Channels and Disease." She has also published more than 200 research articles in scholarly journals. "P...Spousal choices can influence the risk of developing alcoholism
...n increased frequency of genotypes associated with extreme phenotypes, such as those related to an increased risk for alcoholism." Furthermore, added Grant, clinicians need to be aware that in addition to an increased genetic risk, children with AD parents are more likely to be exposed to a high-risk en...Class of PCB's causes developmental abnormalities in rat pups
...e risks associated with breast feeding in cases of extreme exposure to this class of chemicals, in particular in infants who may have a genetic predisposition to developmental disorders based on their family history." Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), used mostly as coolants and lubricants beginning in the...New deep-sea hydrothermal vents, life form discovered
...lution over time and how living organisms adapt to extreme environmental conditions." Jason II, a remotely-controlled robotic vehicle the scientists are using to probe the vent field, logged water temperatures of 330 degrees Celsius (626 degrees Fahrenheit) at the mouth of one of the vents. Jason II subseq...Quantum secrets of photosynthesis revealed
...tudy. This wavelike characteristic can explain the extreme efficiency of the energy transfer because it enables the system to simultaneously sample all the potential energy pathways and choose the most efficient one. Fleming is the Deputy Director of Berkeley Lab, a professor of chemistry at UC Berkeley, a...Do we need a paradigm change? Disputing coevolution in herbivorous insects
...ccess in evolutionary terms is recognised by their extreme adaptive diversity (occupying almost every possible ecological niche) and their longevity (fossils from the Palaeozoic, 280 million years ago). But most of all, their success is indisputable in their sheer species numbers: with over 350,000 named sp......plasts have the same effect. Under conditions of extreme light for example, when reactive oxygen species start to build up, plant cells actively reduce the size of the light-harvesting complex to relieve the oxidative stress. "To protect chloroplasts from damage by reactive oxygen molecules, a byproduct of...One small step for Deinococcus or one giant leap for radiation biology?
...involving manganese (II) ions. The new model of extreme radiation resistance reconciles many seemingly conflicting results published over the last two decades, and points directly at the existence of potent manganese-based radioprotectors that prevent protein damage. Daly expects that delivery of purified...Grant to Yale from Simons Foundation to explore genetic causes of autism
...cial relationships, and it is often accompanied by extreme behavioral challenges. Autism Spectrum Disorders are diagnosed in one in 150 children in the United States and affects four times as many boys as girls. Researchers do not know how many subtypes of autism exist. Klin, the Harris Associate Professor o...Genes and groups of genes commonly shared between species, studies show
...formation about the machinery used to adapt to the extreme conditions in which they live. More recently, in 2006, research scientist Brett Baker, Banfield and colleagues reported that the biofilms harbor novel archaeal organisms that appear to be extremely small compared to other life forms. "Analysis of h...Remote sheep population resists genetic drift
... genetic toes, so to speak." He argues that the extreme conditions on the craggy, windswept island have prevented genetic drift due to the premium advantage the more genetically diverse mouflon on the island hold over their less genetically diverse cousins. "This herd certainly challenges our understan...Mine runoff continues to provide clues to microbial diversification
...e environmental conditions a pH of 0.8 -- are too extreme for most organisms to survive. A pH level of 7 is considered neutral and most proteins prefer pH levels between 5 and 7. In addition, the water from the mine often exceeds 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Because of their simpler makeup, the Banfield Laborato...