Biology
Knees up! Computational modeling could improve knee implant alignment
A Texas A&M University doctoral student has collaborated with an innovative surgical navigation and robotics company on motion capture research...
How the microbiome drives the evolution of immune defenses
Animals and humans coexist with a vast array of microorganisms known as the microbiome, forming an intricate relationship that can...
Beyond protected areas: Novel method shows promise for monitoring biodiversity on working lands
New research led by Adam Dixon, a conservation scientist with the World Wildlife Fund, describes the successful pilot of a...
Unlocking secrets of the elusive ghost shark
Researchers from the University of Florida and the Seattle Aquarium are exploring 100 meters underwater in the Pacific Northwest this...
Pro1 protein malfunction allows rice blast fungus to thrive, new study shows
The ‘paradox of sex’ refers to the puzzle of why the sexual mode of reproduction is more common among living...
How an unlikely amphibian survived its “Judgement Day”
An international team of researchers has uncovered “unprecedented” snake venom resistance in an unexpected species – the legless amphibian known...
AI predicts the work rate of enzymes
Enzymes play a key role in cellular metabolic processes. To enable the quantitative assessment of these processes, researchers need to...
Unraveling the Loch Ness Monster’s eel connection
(Toronto, July 24, 2023) In a new study published in JMIRx Bio, one of JMIR Publications’ new overlay journals, scientist...
Gene conferring novel function to seahorse brood pouch identified
Teleost fish encompass a diverse group, among which seahorses display a unique morphology. The characteristic spines and brood pouch seen...
Fly toolkit created for investigating COVID-19 infection mechanisms
Millions of deaths and ongoing illnesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted scientists to seek new ways of understanding...
Contribution of cultural heritage values to steppe conservation on ancient burial mounds of Eurasia
During our history, ancient civilisations have considerably shaped the global ecosystems through a coevolution of landscape and local populations. In...
To stick or to bounce: Size determines the stickiness of cosmic dust aggregates
Microparticle dust aggregates, which are thought to play a role in the formation of new planets, are less likely to...
Immune systems develop ‘silver bullet’ defences against common bacteria
Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in food, new research shows.Credit: Diego Galagovsky...
Cause of sleep disturbance in cardiac disease identified: Ganglia play previously unrecognized role
Around one third of people with heart disease suffer from sleep problems. In a paper published in the journal Science,...
Buzzing down the primrose path: Specialist bee species prefer abundant host plants
How do bees choose which flowers to visit? Some bees will visit almost any bloom, while others are more discerning....
Shark shock – scientists discover filter-feeding basking sharks are warm-bodied like great whites
Approximately 99.9% of fish and shark species are “cold-blooded”, meaning their body tissues generally match the temperature of the water...
Rice researchers earn prestigious Defense Department grants
HOUSTON – (July 20, 2023) – Rice University professors Qimiao Si and Jeffrey Tabor, are recipients of prestigious Vannevar Bush...
Team from Korea University medicine explores ways to overcome cisplatin resistance and alleviate pain in cancer treatment
Cisplatin is a potent chemotherapeutic agent used to treat various cancers, including cervical cancer. But the continued use of cisplatin...
Post-menopause orca mothers protect their sons from being injured by other orcas
Female killer whales live up to ninety years in the wild, and most live an average of twenty-two years after...
Billions of nanoplastics released when microwaving baby food containers
The fastest way to heat food and drink might also rank as the fastest route to ingesting massive quantities of...
