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The joint team of Sui Xiaolei from China Agricultural University and Alisdair R. Fernie from Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Plant Physiology, revealed the role of malate decarboxylate CsNADP-ME2 in mediating the balance of carbon and amino acid metabol
image: . view more Credit: Horticulture Research Central metabolism produces carbohydrates and amino acids that are tightly correlated to plant growth and thereby crop productivity. Malate is reported to link mitochondrial respiratory metabolism with cytosolic biosynthetic pathways. Although the function of malate metabolism-related enzymes in providing carbon has been characterized in some plants, evidence conferring…
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Organic antibacterial preservative of ANDKWAN to protect both people and nature
Evolution of Hygiene to Preserve the Earth SEOUL, South Korea, Nov. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — AndKwan Natural Science Inc. announced that it has succeeded in developing a new organic antibacterial preservative and an antibiotic composition containing it together with its parent company, White Tiger Ground LLC. Continue Reading The name of the new substance is…
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Is clonal hematopoiesis ‘mostly harmless’?
Whole-genome sequencing data of individuals from the UK Biobank and Iceland and a somatic mutation barcoding strategy enabled detection of clonal hematopoiesis at scale. This comprehensive study provides insights into the epidemiology, somatic and germline genetics, and disease associations of clonal hematopoiesis. This is a preview of subscription content, access via your institution Access options…
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The effects of precipitation change on urban meadows in different design models and substrates
Abstract Climate change, such as temperature and precipitation changes, is becoming increasingly obvious, and in this context, planting designs need to urgently consider future climate change in advance. A field experiment was conducted in Beijing, China, where the future precipitation is predicted to increase, and extra irrigation was used to simulate the future precipitation increase.…
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Perceived feasibility and potential barriers of a net-zero system transition among Japanese experts
Abstract Many governments and non-state actors have pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, raising questions about the feasibility of these decarbonization goals. The existing literature, however, mostly relied on technoeconomic assessments and lack broad contextual considerations such as national conditions and local sociocultural characteristics. Here, we present a framework for assessing perceived feasibility and…
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‘Politicians don’t understand science’: advisers give evidence at UK COVID inquiry
Former UK chief scientific adviser Patrick Vallance spoke at the COVID-19 inquiry on 20 November.Credit: Leon Neal/Getty Politicians and civil servants didn’t have the scientific knowledge necessary to understand research-based advice during the COVID-19 pandemic, a public inquiry into the UK government’s response to the crisis has heard. The inquiry was set up to investigate…
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Effects of temperature and humidity on cerebrovascular disease hospitalization in a super-aging society
Abstract Weather conditions influence the incidence of cardiovascular disease. However, few studies have investigated the association between weather temperature and humidity and cerebrovascular disease hospitalizations in a super-aging society. We included 606,807 consecutive patients with cerebrovascular disease admitted to Japanese acute-care hospitals between 2015 and 2019. The primary outcome was the number of cerebrovascular disease…
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The central role of climate action in achieving the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals
Abstract Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 13 refers to “Climate Action”. It is one of the 17 goals established by the United Nations in their 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The primary objective of SDG13 is to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts. It recognises that climate change is a global challenge…
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The formality effect
Abstract This paper documents the existence of a ‘formality effect’ in government communications. Across three online studies and three field experiments in different policy contexts (total N = 67,632), we show that, contrary to researcher and practitioner predictions, formal government communications are more effective at influencing resident behaviour than informal government communications. In exploring mechanisms, we show…
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Strategies for developing sustainable communities in higher education institutions
Abstract Higher education institutions (HEIs), based on learning, innovation, and research, can support the progress of civil society. Many HEIs are implementing sustainability practices and projects to counteract climate change, often involving youth participation. The present study aimed at identifying how sustainable communities may be fostered in a university setting. To that end, a questionnaire…