Biology

April 26, 2024

Researchers study epigenetic reprogramming in HIV-associated heart disease

A team from GW is investigating the causes of cardiovascular disease in HIV-infected patients WASHINGTON (Dec. 20, 2018) -- Atherosclerosis...

Newborn insects trapped in amber show first evidence of how to crack an egg

Amber preserving newborns, egg shells, and egg bursters shows that the hatching mechanism of green lacewings was established at least...

Spectacular flying reptiles soared over Britain's tropical Jurassic past

Credit: Mark Witton Spectacular flying reptiles armed with long teeth and claws which once dominated the skies have been rediscovered,...

Better understanding of dog body language could make interactions safer

A better understanding of the way dogs communicate distress could be the first step in reducing the risk of dog...

Molecule discovery holds promise for gene therapies for psoriasis

Scientists at the University of Birmingham have discovered a protein that could hold the key to novel gene therapies for...

Parkinson's disease protein buys time for cell repair

Australian researchers have discovered how a protein linked to Parkinson's disease may protect cells such as neurons in the brainCredit:...

Chemical synthesis breakthrough holds promise for future antibiotics

University of Colorado Boulder chemistry researchers have developed a novel way to synthesize and optimize a naturally-occurring antibiotic compound that...

URI researchers: Small changes in oxygen levels have big implications for ocean life

Credit: Photo by Dawn Outram KINGSTON, R.I. - December 19, 2018 - Oceanographers at the University of Rhode Island have...

Snowed in: Wolves stay put when it's snowing, study shows

University of Alberta biologists examine the impact of snowfall events on wolves in northeastern Alberta Wolves travel shorter distances and...

Better security achieved with randomly generating biological encryption keys

Credit: Jennifer M. McCann / Penn State MRI Data breaches, hacked systems and hostage malware are frequently topics of evening...

Study finds dinosaurs battled overheating with nasal air-conditioning

Researchers used 3D computer modeling to simulate heat exchange in dinosaursCredit: Jason Bourke, Ph.D., NYITCOM at A-State JONESBORO, AR; December...

Climate change affects breeding birds

Seed-eaters particularly vulnerable to temperature shiftsCredit: Jessica Tir PULLMAN, Wash. - The breeding seasons of wild house finches are shifting...

Can pyruvate improve cardiac function following surgery?

The American Heart Association funds study at Children's National to analyze how a forgotten compound may improve metabolic function among...

Major international project aims to identify causes of dementia