Biology
Researchers from Würzburg and the U.S. discover new type of CRISPR gene scissors
Like humans, bacteria and archaea can be attacked by viruses. These microorganisms have developed their own immune defense strategies against...
New cellular component with importance for the sense of smell discovered
Researchers at Umeå Universit, Sweden, have discovered a previously unknown cellular component, an organelle, inside neurons that we use to...
Breakthrough as scientists sequence the genomes of endangered sharks
It’s a startling image that describes a milestone in conservation science for sharks. Professor Shivji, Professor Michael Stanhope and their...
Harnessing tumor’s power to heal non-healing wounds
Tumours unexpectedly inspire the treatment of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs). Scientists have discovered a way to train healthy immune cells...
A CNIC study shows that cells possess 2 mechanisms to allow them to respond to different force ranges
A study carried out at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) heralds a paradigm change in the field of...
Bizarre cretaceous bird from China shows evolutionarily decoupled skull and body
It is now widely accepted that birds are descended from dinosaurs. It is also understood that this transition encompasses some...
New pediatric investigation article reviews the potential of transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement for congenital heart disorders
Patients with congenital heart diseases often suffer from obstructions in the right ventricular outflow tract (RVOT), which carries blood from...
Tissue-specific immunity may be the future, if we can first learn its rules
Recent pressure to maximize vaccine efficacy has stirred up many new discoveries within immunology, revealing numerous paradigms with untapped therapeutic...
Ethereal color variant of mysterious plant is actually a new species
Green leaves and photosynthesis were once considered essential characteristics of plants. However, some plants have stopped performing photosynthesis and take...
tRNA-MaP: functional analyses of RNA-related enzymes using a next-generation DNA sequencer
Genetic information encoded in genomic DNA is transcribed to mRNAs and then the codons on mRNA are decoded by transfer...
A checkerboard pattern of inner ear cells enables us to hear
A Japanese research group has become the first to reveal that the checkerboard-like arrangement of cells in the inner ear’s...
Understanding the “eating just one potato chip is impossible” gene
High-calorie foods—high in fat, oil, and sugar—can taste good but often cause overeating, leading to obesity and major health problems....
Massive “marimo” algae balls at risk from deadly winter sunburn
Climate change could overexpose rare underwater "marimo" algae balls to sunlight, killing them off according to a new study at...
Sex changes the biological clock of female fruit flies, through a “sex peptide” which is transferred from the male during mating
Sex changes the biological clock of female fruit flies, through a "sex peptide" which is transferred from the male during...
Current Antarctic conservation efforts are insufficient to avoid biodiversity declines
Existing conservation efforts are insufficient to protect Antarctic ecosystems, and population declines are likely for 65% of the continent’s plants...
Glassfrogs achieve transparency by packing red blood cells into mirror-coated liver
New research shows that glassfrogs—known for their highly transparent undersides and muscles—perform their “disappearing acts” by stowing away nearly all...
Rewriting the textbook on gene regulation: It’s the big picture that counts
A fundamental principle of molecular biology governs how proteins are made within the cell, which happens in two stages called...
Lost fish find their way, thanks to their ‘ancient brain’
A zebrafish swims toward its intended target, but strong currents push it off course. Nevertheless, the tiny fish swims back...
Climate impacts are increasing; textbooks aren’t keeping pace
A new study from North Carolina State University finds that biology textbooks have done a poor job of incorporating material...
Coverage of climate change in textbooks over 50 years has not kept up with the problem
Coverage of climate change in college biology textbooks expanded greatly during the 1990s, but recent changes have been minor and...
