Hummingbirds exert fine control over body heat
Ithaca, NY—At night, hummingbirds lower their body temperature and metabolism drastically by dropping into an energy-saving state of inactivity called ...
Genome study finds unexpected variation in a fundamental RNA gene
A genome study undertaken by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center researchers to look for variants in a gene considered a ...
Flavor your food with ‘flavanols’ to burn excess fat, new study suggests
In cold conditions, brown adipose tissue (BAT) or brown fat generates heat to keep the body warm. Compared with white ...
Untangling a DNA replication mystery may lead to new antimalarial drugs
The function of an enzyme, critical to most forms of life, has been revealed. Credit: Shannon McKie The function of an ...
Predicting cell fates: Researchers develop AI solutions for next-gen biomedical research
Fabian Theis, Head of the Computational Health Center at Helmholtz Munich and Professor for Mathematical Modelling of Biological Systems at ...
First 3D structure of regulator protein revealed
Proteins are indispensable components in living organisms. They are not only “building material” for the body – they also make ...
Prehistoric human vertebra discovered in the Jordan Valley tells the story of prehistoric migration from Africa
Credit: Dr. Alon Barash, Bar-Ilan University A new study, led by researchers from Bar-Ilan University, Ono Academic College, ...
Coordinated conservation and restoration critical to save Asia’s threatened native trees
A new study has revealed that the rich native tree diversity in South and Southeast Asia is at risk of ...
Dorothee Dormann and Rosa Rademakers collaborate in a research project on rare forms of dementia
Molecular biologist Professor Dorothee Dormann of Mainz University will collaborate with Antwerp geneticist Professor Rosa Rademakers in a research project ...
American Roentgen Ray Society awards 2022 ARRS Gold Medal to Edward Lee
Leesburg, VA, February 1, 2022—The American Roentgen Ray Society (ARRS) proudly announces that Edward Y. Lee, MD, MPH of Boston ...
Paris Agreement limits still catastrophic for coral reefs
University of Leeds news Credit: Beger Lab University of Leeds news Embargo: 1 February 2022, 7pm GMT Paris Agreement limits still ...
Obesity may increase risk of some female reproductive disorders
Obesity is associated with an increased risk of developing female reproductive disorders, however, the roles and mechanisms of obesity in ...
Extreme marine heat has become the “new normal”, in analysis of data from 1870 onwards – with 57% of the ocean surface recording 2019 temperatures once considered extreme
Extreme marine heat has become the "new normal", in analysis of data from 1870 onwards - with 57% of the ...
Phasing out animal agriculture could potentially stabilize greenhouse gas levels for decades, according to new model
A new model suggests a global switch from an animal-based to a plant-based diet would have a substantial impact in ...
Story tips: DNA in a drop, printing in the wind, drier air, revealing hidden biology and calculating better batteries
Hydropower — DNA in a dropCredit: Carlos Jones/ORNL, U.S Dept. of Energy Hydropower — DNA in a drop Researchers at ...
Scripps Research scientists unveil promising new approach to diabetes prevention
LA JOLLA, CA—A team of scientists from Scripps Research has conducted promising early tests of a new strategy that might ...
Brown researchers develop new model to investigate fibrosis treatments without use of animals
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — To find treatments for connective tissue disorders like fibrosis, scientists need models that can replicate the structure ...
Joanna Wysocka Receives the 2022 ISSCR Momentum Award
Skokie, IL— The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) will present this year’s ISSCR Momentum Award to Joanna Wysocka, ...
Single-use sensor strips detect cerebrospinal fluid leaks
WASHINGTON, February 1, 2022 -- Developing rapid clinical testing for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks after trauma, surgery, tumors, and other ...
Complex three-dimensional kidney tissue generated in the lab from the scratch
A research team based in Kumamoto University (Japan) has created complex 3D kidney tissue in the lab solely from cultured ...