Biology
Tilted microscopy technique better reveals protein structures
Credit: Salk Institute LA JOLLA -- (July 3, 2017) The conventional way of placing protein samples under an electron microscope...
Milking it: A new robot to extract scorpion venom
A new scorpion-milking robot designed to extract venom could replace the traditional manual method. Scorpion venom is used in medical...
Two knees or not two knees: The curious case of the ostrich’s double kneecap
Credit: Ms Sophie Regnault Ostriches are the only animals in the world to have a double-kneecap, but its purpose remains...
Overactive scavenger cells may cause neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s
Similar to other neurodegenerative disorders, Alzheimer's is a disease in which the cognitive abilities of afflicted persons continuously worsen. The...
UTA 2017 interdisciplinary research grants focus on cancer, drug testing, helping youth
Credit: Jon Weidanz The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded three new seed grants for interdisciplinary research projects that...
Wilderness areas are being destroyed but the World Heritage Convention can protect them
Credit: Gregoire Dubois A University of Queensland-led international study published today urges the UNESCO World Heritage Convention to better conserve...
Uniting lost voices
Credit: Bioarchaeology International Bioarchaeology is a young but quickly growing field that studies how people from the past lived and...
Rare, exceptionally preserved fossil reveals lifestyle of ancient armor-plated reptile
Credit: (Credits: Beat Scheffold; Palaeontological Institute and Museum, University of Zurich, Switzerland). An exceptionally-preserved fossil from the Alps in eastern...
Dragonflies reveal how biodiversity changes in time and space
Credit: Brandon Martin/Rice University An ecological filter in a pond, such as voracious fish that feed on dragonflies and damselflies,...
Ancient Swiss reptile shows its bizarre scale armor for the first time
Credit: (Beat Scheffold, Paleontological Institute and Museum, University of Zurich) Grisons, 241 million years ago - Instead of amidst high...
Most reproductive-age women using opioids also use another substance
PITTSBURGH, June 30, 2017 - The majority of reproductive-age and pregnant women who use opioids for non-medical purposes also use...
New study reveals new drug target for gout and other inflammatory diseases
Particle-driven diseases sound exotic and include things like silicosis and asbestos, but actually also include much more common diseases like...
Size not important for fish in the largest mass extinction of all time
(University of Bristol) Understanding modern biodiversity and extinction threats is important. It is commonly assumed that being large contributes to...
Illegal activities threaten natural World Heritage — IUCN
Credit: © IUCN Elena Osipova Gland, Switzerland, 30 June 2017 (IUCN) - Illegal fishing, logging and poaching, are impacting two-thirds...
Conclusion of the 67th Lindau Nobel Laureate Meeting
For the past week, 28 Nobel Laureates and 420 international young scientists have dedicated themselves to central topics in chemistry,...
Birds become immune to influenza
An influenza infection in birds gives a good protection against other subtypes of the virus, like a natural vaccination, according...
Negative density dependence explains tropical biodiversity
LOGAN, UTAH, USA-The diversity of woody plant species is one of the most notable aspects of forests worldwide. However, the...
Andalusian experts indicate new elements responsible for instability in chromosomes
Credit: University of Seville Genome instability is the main risk factor in the development of tumours in humans. Understanding how,...
Mistaken identity of East Asian vine species resolved after 100 years
Credit: MORI Sayoko, TOMA Tsugutaka New light has been shed on a misclassified vine species in the Ryukyu Islands of...
The black forest and climate change
Credit: Photo: Jürgen Bauhus As the climate change progresses, droughts are expected to become more and more common and more...