Biology
Magnificent wiring
NEW YORK – For a functioning brain to develop from its embryonic beginnings, so much has to happen and go...
Embedding aligned nanofibrous architectures within 3D-printed polycaprolactone scaffolds for directed cellular infiltration and tissue regeneration
The existing 3D-printed scaffolds commonly possess a thick feature size of hundreds of micrometers, which is too large for most...
Ovarian development of yellow-spined bamboo locust sheds light on emergence and migratory nature of pest
Scientists from the Chinese MARA-CABI Joint Laboratory for Biosafety have created a model which can estimate adult emergence periods and...
Oncotarget | MTAP loss in metastatic breast cancer patients: Genomic landscape
“In breast cancer, MTAP downregulation activates ornithine decarboxylase (ODC) which in turn leads to formation of putrescine which promotes tumor...
Learning behavior differs between OCD and problem gambling
Shinsuke Suzuki at The University of Melbourne, Australia reports distinct patterns of reward-seeking behavior between obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and...
Fighting intolerance with physics
WASHINGTON, March 14, 2023 – In a world experiencing growing inequality and intolerance, tools borrowed from science and mathematics could...
Understanding the reproductive strategy in the endangered Chinese sturgeon
The Chinese sturgeon (Acipenser sinensis) is the largest anadromous fish in the Yangtze River and is considered a critically endangered...
Observation of molecular self-assembly of peptides and understanding the mechanism of seamlessly bridging biology with a technological solid
What is a peptide, and how is it different than a protein? Just like a protein, a peptide also has...
The ‘Rapunzel’ virus: an evolutionary oddity
A recent study in the Journal of Biological Chemistry has revealed the secret behind an evolutionary marvel: a bacteriophage with an extremely...
High winds can worsen pathogen spread at outdoor chicken farms
PULLMAN, Wash. – Farmers who keep their chickens outdoors may want to watch the weather. A study of chicken farms...
Gene essential to making DNA appears to be a good target in minimizing pulmonary hypertension
AUGUSTA, Ga. (March 14, 2023) – The vascular smooth muscle cells that normally give blood vessel walls strength and flexibility...
Dizzy apes provide clues on human need for mind altering experiences
Great apes deliberately spin themselves in order make themselves dizzy, academics at the University of Warwick and the University of...
Rice labs seek RNA programming for ‘smart’ antibiotics
HOUSTON – (March 13, 2023) – Synthetic biologists at Rice University are embarking on a three-year project to create “genetically...
FSU researchers find decaying biomass in Arctic rivers fuels more carbon export than previously thought
The cycling of carbon through the environment is an essential part of life on the planet.Credit: Courtesy of Robert Spencer,...
Cherenkov color imaging shows promise in enhancing radiation therapy effectiveness
Cherenkov imaging is a valuable cancer treatment tool that can help doctors track and monitor radiation doses received by tissues...
Insilico Medicine brings AI-powered “ChatPandaGPT” to its target discovery platform
Insilico Medicine, a clinical-stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery company, has integrated advanced AI chat functionality based on recent...
Study shows how biodiversity of coral reefs around the world changes with depth
SAN FRANCISCO, CA (March 13, 2023) — In a paper published today in Current Biology, researchers from the California Academy of...
Brown widow spiders’ aggression likely driver of black widow decline
Annapolis, MD; March 13, 2023—Black widow spiders have earned a fearsome reputation for their venomous bite. But in parts of...
Organosulfur content of vegetables quantified
Osaka, Japan – The health-promoting effects of sulfur-rich vegetables such as onions and garlic have been known for a long...
Aging | Cognitive aging and dementia prevention: The time for psychology?
“ there is a need to explore brain mechanisms through which psychological processes may exert their protective or deleterious effects.”Credit:...
