Biology
Molecular 3D-maps unlock new ways of studying human reproduction
Scientists have identified the biochemical signals that control the emergence of the body pattern in the primate embryo. This will...
Researchers reconstruct the genome of centuries-old E. coli using fragments extracted from an Italian mummy
Hamilton, ON, June 16, 2022 – An international team led by researchers at McMaster University, working in collaboration with the University...
Move over muscles, it’s time for tendons to be in the spotlight
Researchers at Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU),Scripps Research, and others found that tendons, not muscles, are the crucial site...
Chinese Medical Journal Review shines a light on the overlooked virus, hepatitis D
Viral hepatitis is a serious health condition that affects the liver. While hepatitis B and C viruses are commonly targeted...
Bringing daylight back into view: Scientists transplant human photoreceptors to successfully recover daylight perception in mice
Transplantation of photoreceptor cells is a promising intervention that in the future could help recover vision in people with blinding...
Miniature frogs set record as the first vertebrates to lose the ability to balance
Amphibians are exceptionaly goo at being small. There are salamanders the size of your thumb nail, pygmy newts that live...
Aging-US | DDIT4 identified as candidate target of HDAC4-associated skin aging
BUFFALO, NY- June 15, 2022 – A new research paper was published in Aging (Aging-US) on the cover of Volume...
Institutional racism linked to worse asthma outcomes for Black Pittsburghers
PITTSBURGH, June 16, 2022 – Redlining – a discriminatory mortgage lending practice instituted in the 1930s – resulted in health...
Even teachers who want to counteract gender stereotypes in the classroom may end up reinforcing them, according to observations of 34 classes of Polish teens
Even teachers who want to counteract gender stereotypes in the classroom may end up reinforcing them, according to observations of...
Dog-owner relationship appears similar for dogs born in Canada versus imported there
Contrary to some beliefs about internationally sourced dogs, a new survey analysis has found no evidence for a poorer relationship...
New review paper proposes framework for advancing application of animal-to-human transplantation
“The potential for xenotransplantation to allow for an unlimited donor supply and resolve the organ shortage is now closer than...
How protists crack the walls of algae
A team of researchers led by Dr Sebastian Hess from the University of Cologne’s Institute of Zoology has studied the...
New perspective on RNA function: RNA regulates proteins and thereby can control cell growth, study shows
The new heroics of RNA in cell differentiationCredit: Isabel Romero Calvo/EMBL The new heroics of RNA in cell differentiation Scientists...
No peers, no beers: WVU research shows youth substance use declined during the COVID-19 pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to concerns for youth mental health and social well-being, including its potential to spur...
Origins of the Black Death identified
In 1347, plague first entered the Mediterranean via trade ships transporting goods from the territories of the Golden Horde in...
Mechanism of expanding bacteria revealed
A new study published in Nature today has identified a potential Achilles heel in the protective layers surrounding Gram-negative bacteria...
Checking coral reef health one tile at a time
A blueprint for measuring calcium carbonate on the ocean floor could help marine scientists monitor coral reef health around the...
Novel radiopharmaceutical pair detects and treats melanoma; study shows potential for broad application in solid tumors
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada — A newly developed small-molecular radiopharmaceutical pair has successfully visualized and treated melanoma in a preclinical study, according...
A dynamic duo of cells identified in lung blood vessels
Scientists at the University of Illinois Chicago have analyzed gene expression data from more than 35,000 blood vessel cells from...
Groundbreaking study shows substantial differences in brain structure in people with anorexia
Eating disorders are often misunderstood as lifestyle choices gone awry or oversimplified as the unfortunate result of societal pressures. These...
