Magnetic stem cells for gene engineering
Credit: Tomsk Polytechnic University Scientists from the Tomsk Polytechnic University's Laboratory of Novel Dosage are developing a technology to control...
Traffic noise reduces birds’ response to alarm calls
Credit: J. Damsky and M. Gall Pollution can take many forms--including noise. Excess noise in the environment from sources such...
Jawing away: Bahama pupfish study identifies candidate genes driving food-niches
Loading video... Credit: Chris Martin, University of North Carolina Within the salty lakes of the Bahama's San Salvador Island is...
Genome study reveals ‘gray zone’ of animals transitioning from 1 species to 2 — PLOS
Genome study reveals widespread "gray zone" of animals transitioning from one species to two. There is usually no ambiguity about...
Antibiotic resistance just became more complex
Credit: Sorg et al. / University of Groningen Bacteria that are susceptible to antibiotics can survive when enough resistant cells...
Endometrial cancer driver mutations detectable in uterine lavage fluid
Mutations that have been linked to endometrial cancer can be found in the uterine lavage fluid of pre- and post-menopausal...
Registration now open for the 2017 Naval Future Force S&T Expo
ARLINGTON, Va.--Interested in seeing the future of Navy and Marine Corps technology? Want to discuss research opportunities with some of...
NASA-NOAA’s Suomi NPP satellite spots Tropical Storm Nock-ten weakening
Credit: Credits: NASA MODIS Rapid Response/NOAA NASA-NOAA's Suomi NPP satellite flew over the South China Sea and captured a visible...
Lack of standards for infant cereals threatens child nutrition in lower-income countries
BOSTON (Dec. 27, 2016)--For parents around the world, premixed infant cereals--also known as complementary foods--can be a vital source of...
ImageSat International and Ben-Gurion University to collaborate on miniature hyperspect
BEER-SHEVA, Israel...December 27, 2016 - ImageSat International (ISI) and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) announced a collaboration to leverage...
Investigational new drug for Alzheimer’s scheduled for first study in humans
Vanderbilt University scientists have received notification from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that testing in humans may proceed...
Scientists develop novel assay to decode functional elements of genome
Credit: Antonio Giraldez WOODS HOLE, MASS. -- One of the most profound changes in the life of an organism is...
Calcium aids chromosome condensation prior to cell division
Credit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan - Before cell division when a parent cell divides into two daughter cells, each with...
Sugar element of keratan sulfate halts the progress of emphysema
Using a mouse model, scientists from the RIKEN-Max Planck Joint Research Center for Systems Chemical Biology and a number of...
Preventing too much immunity
Credit: Osaka University Scientists at the Immunology Frontier Research Center (IFReC), Osaka University, Japan, report a new molecular mechanism that...
Stability without junctions
Credit: Mechanobiology Institute, National University of Singapore Scientists from the Mechanobiology Institute, Singapore (MBI) at the National University of Singapore...
Out of gas and low on sperm?
Credit: Kyoto University Kyoto, Japan -- Sperm are constantly replenished in the adult male body. Understanding the workings of stem...
Novel insights into neuronal activity-dependent gene expression by CREB
Credit: Osaka University Osaka, Japan - Neuronal activity mediates the formation of neuronal circuits in the cerebral cortex. These processes...
Campus composting programs effective in educating students
Credit: Photo courtesy of John Montoya. SAN MARCOS, TX - As food waste becomes a growing concern on college campuses,...
Cool-season vegetable rotation effective, sustainable practice
ATHENS, GA - Issues with weeds, insects, and disease make certified organic production of vegetables challenging in the southeastern United...