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6,000 years of Adélie penguin ecology in the Ross Sea reconstructed from ancient environmental DNA | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Long-term records of biodiversity provide baselines for interpreting change in threatened environments, such as Antarctica. Our study explores how ancient environmental DNA can provide these baselines, by reconstructing details about past populations and diets of Adélie penguins in the Ross Sea.
A decision point between transdifferentiation and programmed cell death priming controls KRAS-dependent pancreatic cancer development | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Our findings indicate that transforming growth factor-β-activated kinase 1 (TAK1) supports cellular plasticity by suppressing spontaneous programmed cell death activation during acinar-ductal metaplasia, representing a promising pharmacological target for the prevention and treatment of PDAC.
A long-term evolution experiment for whole-genome duplication | Research Communities by Springer Nature
The Multicellularity Long Term Evolution Experiment (MuLTEE) unexpectedly becomes the longest-running polyploidy evolution experiment, shedding light on how whole-genome duplication can arise, persist, and drive both short-term and long-term adaptations.
European data on animals aloft now publicly available | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Weather radars detect more than weather, they also continuously register the movements of billions of animals (birds, bats, insects) in the air. Those data are now publicly available for large parts of Europe, providing coverage of the aerial habitat in a way no other method can.
Spiritual boredom is associated with overand underchallenge, lack of value, and reduced motivation | Research Communities by Springer Nature
We commonly consider spiritual practices sources of peace and inspiration. Our study shows that they can also be experienced differently: Many persons feel bored during these practices – and this can have far-reaching consequences.
Rethinking Heat Early Warning Systems: A Personalised Approach for Older Adults | Research Communities by Springer Nature
It is well understood that exposure to high ambient temperatures significantly increases morbidity and mortality. Each year, nearly half a million deaths worldwide are linked to hot weather, with older adults and individuals with comorbidities among the most vulnerable.
Upcoming SDG 3 webinar: Implementation of Evidence-Based Practices for Improving Maternal and Neonatal Health | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Part of the Springer Nature SDG Talks series, join us for this upcoming webinar to discuss practical solutions to improve maternal and neonatal health.
Teff: The Ancient Grain with a Modern Mission | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Teff, an ancient cereal grain that has enormous potential to influence the future of sustainable agriculture and food security. Native to Ethiopia, teff has long been a staple crop, but it has been largely ignored and underutilized on the international scene.
What a billion words on China's Twitter reveal | Research Communities by Springer Nature
We collected over a billion words used on Weibo (China's Twitter) and analyzed them for insights into psychological differences across this big country. One surprising finding: regions' history of rice explained more variation than modernization or urban/rural divide.
The benefits of inclusive publishing and why we need more inclusive journals | Research Communities by Springer Nature
What is inclusive publishing and how do editorial considerations in inclusive journals differ from those in selective journals? And how does diversity support inclusive publishing? Join me in exploring this important topic, which plays a vital role in advancing scientific progress.
Extending Certified Spectral Fluorescence Standards for the Calibration and Performance Validation of Fluorescence Instruments to the NIR – Closing the Gap from 750 nm to 940 nm with Two Novel NIR Dyes | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Fluorescence methods provide spectral, intensity, polarization, and lifetime information, which contain sample- and instrument-specific contributions. Fluorescence data, comparable across instruments and laboratories, require validated calibration procedures and certified fluorescence standards.
Celebrating World Wildlife Day 2025: BMC Series Reviews in Focus | Research Communities by Springer Nature
In celebration of World Wildlife Day 2025, we spotlight recent BMC Series reviews that align with this year’s theme, "Wildlife Conservation Finance: Investing in People and Planet." These reviews explore strategies and address challenges related to marine and amphibian conservation funding.
What do we know about policies for reducing emissions from buildings? | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Buildings contribute significantly to climate change by causing greenhouse gas emissions. Many countries therefore have policies to reduce these emissions. But what systems do we have in place to track such policy developments and how good are they?
The mission to promote Sponge Cities in Asia-Pacific Region – Insights from Faith | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Little Bio - Faith Ka Shun Chan started his scientific career studying Environmental Sciences at the University of Auckland which made him love nature with a strong bond to Maori Culture from New Zealand and fully understand the importance of the Nature-Based Solutions in the Asia-Pacific Region.
Consensus is key: reliable cryo-EM particle picking leveraging multiple pickers using REPIC | Research Communities by Springer Nature
REPIC is an ensemble learning framework for cryo-EM particle picking that identifies consensus particles from multiple pickers. It requires minimal manual input, and the resulting 3D maps using consensus particles achieve resolutions comparable to those of expert-picked particles.
Building Europe's First AI-Powered Childhood Obesity Prevention Network | Research Communities by Springer Nature
As World Obesity Day 2025 approaches, the BIO-STREAMS consortium reflects on the rise of childhood obesity as Europe's most common chronic condition among youth. The BIO-STREAMS project is devloping a digital biobank and an digital interventions to help children and youth to live healthier lives.
Barriers and opportunities for resilient and sustainable urban forests | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Urban forests mitigate rising temperatures in cities but face climate change related challenges. Four key barriers stand in the way of achieving resilient urban forests: species selection, tree supply, tree life cycle (establishment and maintenance, including irrigation), and community engagement.
Complexity and emergence in marine ecosystems/seascape: theory, mechanisms and data. Summer School, 30 June - 4 July 2025, Ischia, Italy | Research Communities by Springer Nature
The AtlantECO and Mission Atlantic projects are organising the 2025 edition of the Synergy Summer School, taking place in beautiful Ischia, Italy, from the 30th of June to the 4th of July 2025. Applications are open until 15th March 2025
Prognostic relevance of the neurological symptom burden in brain metastases from breast cancer | Research Communities by Springer Nature
Existing prognostic models for breast cancer (BC) brain metastases (BM) overlook neurological symptoms. Thus, we explored the incidence and prognostic relevance of neurological symptoms in a real-world cohort of BC patients with BM.
Revolutionizing 3D Genome Analysis: AI Unveils the Optimal Resolution for Hi-C Data Integration – A New AI-Powered Method for Automatically Determining the Best Bin Size – | Research Communities by Springer Nature
This study introduces an AI method for Hi-C data, mapping the 3D structure of DNA. Using tensor decomposition (TD-based FE), it automatically determines the best bin size without manual tuning, outperforming traditional methods. This breakthrough enhances genomic research and medical science.