Biology
Cell division: Cleaning the nucleus without detergents
Credit: ©Gerlich lab/IMBA Organization of cells into specific compartments is critical for their function. For instance, by separating the nucleus...
New species of freshwater Crustacea found in the hottest place on earth
Credit: M. Pallmann SMNS / Pallmann A new species of freshwater Crustacea has been discovered during an expedition of the...
Researchers probe Soldier sleep deprivation effects
Credit: University of Rochester Medical Center RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. - New Army-funded study looks at effects of sleep deprivation,...
True size of prehistoric mega-shark finally revealed
A new study led by the University of Bristol and Swansea University has revealed the size of the legendary giant...
Natural pest control saving billions
Credit: The University of Queensland Biological control of insect pests - where 'natural enemies' keep pests at bay - is...
Two ERC Starting Grants for MDC scientists
ERC funding for pioneering researchCredit: David Ausserhofer/ MDC Dr. Kathrin de la Rosa and Dr. Ilaria Piazza, who are both...
Holistic bursting cells might be basis of brain cognition
A single cortical neuron represents a learned complex object as a whole, not as partsCredit: Ms. LOU Jia In the...
Wearable, portable invention offers options for treating antibiotic-resistant infections
Credit: Purdue University/Rahim Rahimi WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - The rapid increase of life-threatening antibiotic-resistant infections has resulted in challenging wound...
Insights into behavior during chimney tops 2 fire could improve evacuation planning
Credit: National Park Service As global temperatures continue to rise, cities and towns not historically prone to large wildfires may...
Anthropologist receives NSF funding to explore new fossil site in Kenya
The work will lead to a better understanding of the origins of modern humans at the time they migrated out...
An unprecedented discovery of cell fusion
Researchers uncover how microbial cells from two different species combine to form hybrid cellsCredit: Images by Kamil Charubin and Joy...
Biological control agents can protect soybeans from Sudden Death Syndrome (SDS)
Credit: Ahmad M. Fakhoury Sudden death syndrome (SDS) is one of the most destructive diseases of soybean, with losses of...
Globalization is reweaving the web of life
Introduced species are reshaping how plants and animals interact in ecosystems worldwideCredit: Steve Attwood As introduced species spread around the...
New study on migration success reinforces need for monarch butterfly milkweed habitat
Credit: Iowa State University News Service AMES, Iowa - A recently published analysis of data on tagged monarch butterflies migrating...
In a mite-y bit of trouble
Credit: Fred and Jean Hort Mite extinctions are occurring at least 1,000 times the 'natural' rate - a finding a...
Common sunscreen ingredients prove dangerous for freshwater ecosystems
Research by University of Alberta biologists shows detrimental effects on freshwater-dwelling crustaceansCredit: Photo credit: Aaron Boyd The active ingredients found...
These lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of chronic kidney disease
Credit: Stefan Zimmerman Active lifestyle choices such as eating vegetables, exercising and quitting smoking can reduce the risk of chronic...
How do tumor cells divide in the crowd?
Credit: © Dr. Elisabeth Fischer-Friedrich Most animal cells need to become spherical in order to divide. To achieve this round...
How microbes and dust travel from Africa to the Americas
Credit: Virginia Tech Each year, over 180 million tons of dust are swept up from the Sahara Desert, blown across...
Viruses on glaciers highlight evolutionary mechanism to overcome host defenses
Credit: Gary Barker Viruses are often thought of as a human problem, however they are the most abundant biological entities...
