Biology
ASBMB names Mona V. Miller as next executive officer
The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology today named Mona V. Miller its next chief executive officer, effective April...
EU funding for pioneering research on the treatment of gliomas
Gliomas are the most common type of brain tumors and are difficult to treat because they tend to be diffuse...
Study uncovers mechanics of machete-like ‘tail-whipping’ in thresher sharks
Like Indiana Jones, thresher sharks (Alopias spp.) have mastered the art of the whip using their tails. With incredible speed,...
Fly brain, mouse brain, worm brain: They all network the same
New York, January 17, 2024 — In all species, brain function relies on an intricate network of connections that allows...
Energy-starved breast cancer cells consume their surroundings for fuel
Breast cancer cells ingest and consume the matrix surrounding them to overcome starvation, according to a new study publishing January...
Microfossils shed light on the long fossil record of euglenoids
Hiding in the shadows, euglenoids are a fascinating group of single-celled protists that are neither plant nor animal. Plants photosynthesize,...
Canada and Spain scientists establish new Antarctic Ocean observatory
Canadian and European experts in polar observation are joining forces in a new partnership that will see Ocean Networks Canada...
A new approach to predicting the binding properties of forever chemicals (PFAS) and human PPARα
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are widely used in various products as water-repellents and stain-resistant coatings. PFAS are called "Forever...
Dogs are not always frustrated when they get kibble instead of liver for their work
In animals, and often in humans too, performance is significantly impaired when the value of the reward for work is...
Effects of resveratrol on circadian clock gene expression in young and older human cells
“This study reflects transdisciplinary efforts to link aging and circadian biology in human-derived tissues, which is an understudied area of...
Largest-ever study of ocean DNA has created essential catalog of marine life
The ocean is the world’s largest habitat, yet much of its biodiversity is still unknown. A study published in Frontiers...
Key moment in the evolution of life on Earth captured in fossils
Curtin-led research has for the first time precisely dated some of the oldest fossils of complex multicellular life in the...
The early bird (or scientist) gets the worm
RIVERSIDE, Calif. -- Size does not matter. Certainly not when it comes to tiny worms securing the attention of biologists....
Researchers create light-powered yeast, providing insights into evolution, biofuels, cellular aging
You may be familiar with yeast as the organism content to turn carbs into products like bread and beer when...
Candida evolution disclosed: new insights into fungal infections
Barcelona, 12 January 2024 – Global fungal infections, which affect one billion people and cause 1.5 million deaths each year,...
Spying on a shape-shifting protein
NEW YORK, January 12, 2024 — Proteins do the heavy lifting of performing biochemical functions in our bodies by binding...
Researchers sequence the first genome of myxini, the only vertebrate lineage that had no reference genome
An international scientific team made up of more than 40 authors from seven different countries, led by the researcher at...
Team explores role of STING – stimulator of interferon genes – in body’s innate immune system
When pathogens attack the body, the innate immune system goes to work protecting against the invading disease. The innate immune...
New Antarctic research shows that Adélie penguins must balance the benefits and costs of riding on sea ice during their long-distance migration
Petaluma, CA--Newly published research by Petaluma-based non-profit, Point Blue Conservation Science, shows how Adélie penguins within the Ross Sea, Antarctica...
A single-celled microbe is helping corals survive climate change, study finds
A Single-Celled Microbe is Helping Corals Survive Climate Change, Study FindsCredit: Parent Géry, via Wikipedia Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0...
