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INSECTS The spirea aphid, Aphis spiraecola, an invasive pest, has been discovered for the first time in Denmark by University of Copenhagen researchers. The extent of its current distribution remains unknown, but in time, it could prove…

Mike Martin has been instrumental in strengthening the ties between the two universities. The specialist in geriatric psychology has been working together with Richard Siow from King’s College for several years in the context of the…

Munich is one of the few universities in Europe whose curriculum includes a program of studies and research devoted to the history of the culture and religion of Tibet from the earliest times up to the present. The vacant Chair of Tibetan…

A study by LMU researchers shows that putatively immature dendritic cells found in young children are able to induce robust immune responses. The results could lead to improved vaccination protocols.Dendritic cells are a vital component…

A Tokyo Tech research team led by Specially Appointed Professor Takuya Oda of the Institute of Innovative Research and Professor Keisuke Tanaka of the School of Computing, in collaboration with Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, has…

Sex chromosomes genetically determine the remarkable differences between sexes from reproductive organs to the appearances and behaviors of adult individuals, and exhibit many genomic features and evolutionary patterns that are distinct…

Utrecht University renovated the climate chambers of the Phytotron in the Hugo R. Kruyt building between March and November 2020. The Phytotron is the main research facility for the plant scientists of the Institute of Environmental…

Dietary fiber found in grains is a large component of many diets, but little is understood about how we digest the fiber, as humans lack enzymes to break down the complex molecules. Some species of gut bacteria break down the fiber in…

An innovative project that pinpointed what residents of a Reading neighbourhood value most about where they live has won an architectural award.Architects at the University of Reading surveyed residents of the Orts Road Estate and Newtown…

At-home blood pressure monitoring using a web-based system offering personalised support and linked to a remote healthcare professional can result in better hypertension management than face-to-face consultations, finds a study led by…