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Natural Resource Today Weekly - Issue #2
Significant research news from the world's leading universities and research organizations, delivered to your inbox every Sunday.
The University of Sydney:
New research has found that high levels of physical activity do not counteract the detrimental effects of a poor diet on mortality risk. The study was recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
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University of Tsukuba:
In a recent study published in Scientific Reports, researchers have revealed that during limb regeneration in newts, two developmental processes (metamorphosis and body growth) are needed to provide the right conditions for muscle cells to be redeployed within the limb stump.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology:
Researchers have developed a machine-learning system that uses computer vision to watch the manufacturing process and then correct errors in how it handles the material in real-time.
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University of Georgia:
New research found that low to moderate levels of stress may help build resilience while reducing risk of mental illness. The study is published in Psychiatry Research.
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University College London:
Using digital devices, such as smartphones, could help improve memory skills rather than causing people to become lazy or forgetful, according to new research. The study is published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: General.
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University of Bath:
Researchers have discovered the fossils of small plesiosaurs, long-necked marine reptiles from the age of dinosaurs, in a 100-million year old river system that is now Morocco’s Sahara Desert. The study is published in Cretaceous Research.
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University of Michigan:
Scientists have developed a greener and more efficient method for production of new antibiotics that are effective against drug-resistant bacteria. The study is published in Nature Chemistry.
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Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology:
Researchers have measured genetic variation and gene activity in wild baboons to understand the possible costs and benefits of genetic mixing in primates, including humans.
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Centre of Excellence for Invasion Biology:
Researchers have documented the first detailed assessment of the distribution and invasive potential of scarlet bottlebrush in South Africa. The study is published in the South African Journal of Botany.
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University of Cambridge:
A new study has found that children with rare genetic disorders are more likely to be diagnosed with developmental, behavioural and mental health problems. The study is published in Lancet Psychiatry.
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