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2 months ago | academic.oup.com | Beijing Normal |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool

Wood density indicates important plant functions and plays a key role in carbon cycling of forest ecosystems by affecting wood decomposition. However, how wood density varies globally and how it evolved through the evolutionary history of angiosperms remain unclear. Here, by integrating data of wood density, phylogeny, and distributions for angiosperms worldwide, we estimated global spatiotemporal patterns of wood density and their relationships with modern climate and paleoclimate.

Dec 31, 2024 | theconversation.com | Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool

Since Vietnam adopted its programme of reform (“Doi Moi” or renovation) in 1986, its foreign policy has transitioned from one driven by ideology to a more pragmatic regime driven by independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralism. This is underpinned by four principles: not engaging in military alliances, not supporting any country against another, not allowing foreign military bases on its territory and not using force or threatening to use force.

Dec 6, 2024 | scitechdaily.com | Catherine Diamond |Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool

Depression may cause increased menstrual pain, with genetic analysis supporting this link across various populations. Sleep disturbances also play a role, emphasizing the need for holistic treatment strategies in healthcare. Genetic evidence suggests that depression causes increased menstrual pain. The study utilized Mendelian randomization to trace genetic influences, showing strong correlations in European and East Asian populations.

Dec 5, 2024 | phys.org | Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool

Researchers have developed a new tool that will help scientists study how genes are expressed in our cells. The tool, called SigRM, is used to analyze data from single-cell epitranscriptomics, a method for studying RNA modifications in individual cells. This research could lead to important insights into health and disease.

Nov 4, 2024 | wgntv.com | Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool

SUZHOU, China, Nov. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A new UN publication on using smart technologies to plan and build fair and sustainable cities will launch at the World Urban Forum (WUF12). Authors of the book will present on its policy recommendations at Dusit Thani Lakeview Cairo,  Egypt on 5 November at 5:30 pm (GMT+2).