Biology
How a ‘conductor’ makes sense of chaos in early mouse embryos
Early embryonic development is tumultuous. It involves a rapid sequence of events, including cell division, differentiation, and lots of compartments...
Neuroscientist from Göttingen receives prestigious research grant
Neuroscientist Ayuno Nakahashi has been awarded a three-year fellowship from the Human Frontier Science Program, making her one of only...
Decoding development: mRNA’s role in embryo formation
A new study at Hebrew University reveals insights into mRNA regulation during embryonic development. The study combines single-cell RNA-Seq and...
Cal Poly Biological Sciences professor and herpetology expert publishes “California snakes and how to find them”
Credit: Photo by Kyle Nessen
Unraveling isopods’ culinary secrets and why it matters for ecosystems
New research on desert isopods' dietary preferences is the revelation of the complex factors influencing their food choices. By understanding...
Genomes of “star algae” shed light on origin of plants
Land plants cover the surface of our planet and often tower over us. They form complex bodies with multiple organs...
Aligned peptide ‘noodles’ could enable lab-grown biological tissues
HOUSTON – (May 3, 2024) – A team of chemists and bioengineers at Rice University and the University of Houston...
Exeter announces new £3.4 million global funding for solutions to antifungal drug resistance
Researchers working on solutions for antifungal resistance are being encouraged to apply to a new £3.4 million fund led by...
MBL Director Nipam Patel elected to National Academy of Sciences
WOODS HOLE, Mass. -- Nipam Patel, director of the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) and a professor at the University of...
For microscopic organisms, ocean currents act as ‘expressway’ to deeper depths, study finds
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Some of the ocean’s tiniest organisms get swept into underwater currents that act as a conduit that...
Salk immunologist Susan Kaech elected to National Academy of Sciences
LA JOLLA—Salk Institute Professor Susan Kaech has been elected to the U.S. National Academy of Sciences. Kaech is one of 120 new members...
International team cracks genomic code for earliest forms of terrestrial plant life
Plant life first emerged on land about 550 million years ago, and an international research team co-led by University of...
FAU creates new Department of Biomedical Engineering
In recognition of a rapidly growing field, Florida Atlantic University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (COECS) has created a...
Why do male chicks play more than females? Study finds answers in distant ancestor
Play is widespread, but far from ubiquitous, across the animal kingdom. Especially common in mammals, play is also known to...
Artificial intelligence enhances monitoring of threatened marbled murrelet
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Artificial intelligence analysis of data gathered by acoustic recording devices is a promising new tool for monitoring...
Archaea can be picky parasites
A parasite that not only feeds of its host, but also makes the host change its own metabolism and thus...
Researchers discover key functions of therapeutically promising jumbo viruses
Antibiotic medicines became a popular treatment for bacterial infections in the early 20th century and emerged as a transformational tool...
Father’s gut microbes affect the next generation
The gut microbiota is the microbial community that occupies the gastrointestinal tract. It is responsible for producing enzymes, metabolites, and other...
New Japanese lily species identified, 1st addition to sukashiyuri group in 110 years
A new species of the Japanese lily known as sukashiyuri has been identified for the first time since 1914 by...
UT Arlington student links worm behavior to brain disease
As an undergraduate student in The University of Texas at Arlington’s Honors College, Hannah Selvarathinam knew she wanted to conduct research....
