Biology
Velcro for human cells
Credit: Photo: J. Baaske The ability of cells to adhere to each other and to their environment is the basis...
Scientists have identified a bone marrow backup system
Credit: Courtesy of Mark Miller, Stowers Institute for Medical Research KANSAS CITY, MO -- New research from the Stowers Institute...
Study examines black mangroves impact on the salt marsh food web
Credit: Aaron Macy Warmer temperatures are causing more tropical species to move northward. Among these are black mangroves, whose abundance...
Light up logic: Engineers from UTokyo and RIKEN perform computational logic with light
Credit: (c)2019 Aida Group For the first time, researchers performed logic operations -- the basis of computation -- with a...
UM professor co-authors report on the use of biotechnology in forests
University of Montana Professor Diana Six is one of 12 authors of a new report that addresses the potential for...
Genes reveal clues about people's potential life expectancy
Scientists say they can predict whether a person can expect to live longer or die sooner than average, by looking...
VTT develops a new sustainable way to turn forestry waste into transport fuels and chemicals
Credit: Photo by: VTT Press release, 15 January 2019 VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd has developed a new...
Mathematical model can improve our knowledge on cancer
Credit: Ola Joensen It remains unknown how cells "know" which structures to form in order to repair tissue damage: Multicellular...
Fever alters immune cells so they can better reach infections
Fever is known to help power up our immune cells, and scientists in Shanghai have new evidence explaining how. They...
Scientists identify two new species of fungi in retreating Arctic glacier
Credit: NIPR Two new species of fungi have made an appearance in a rapidly melting glacier on Ellesmere Island in...
Defective glial cells can push neurons toward Parkinson's disease
New study suggests an important role for glial cells in Parkinson's disease and offers potential new therapeutic targets.Credit: IDIBELL A...
Bear necessities: New study highlights importance of water resources for Andean bears
A new study is shedding light on the importance of one critical resource for Andean bears living in the dry...
New study shows animals may get used to drones
A new study in Conservation Physiology shows that over time, bears get used to drones. Previous work indicated that animals...
Engineered T cells promote long-term organ transplant acceptance
Credit: Image: Swiss Nanoscience Institute/University of Basel, Biozentrum Organ transplant rejection is a major problem in transplantation medicine. Suppressing the...
'Realistic' new model points the way to more efficient and profitable fracking
Accurately predicting fracture mechanics can help industry optimize pumping, fracturing-fluid viscosity, other parametersCredit: Northwestern University A new computational model could...
Gene therapy could eliminate drug side effect in Parkinson's patients
Credit: Michigan State University EAST LANSING, Mich. -- A Michigan State University researcher has received a $2.8 million federal grant...
PNNL tech serves as fish body double
PNNL's autonomous 'Sensor fish' and acoustic transmitter licensed by wildlife tracking company ATSCredit: PNNL Hundreds of surrogate "fish" will be...
Plant phytolith and water content influence rate of tooth enamel abrasion in vertebrates
Fodder experiments in guinea pigs provide insights into the causes of tooth wear / Findings could allow scientists to reconstruct...
Kent State ecologist part of global collaboration to answer global change questions
Credit: Kent State University Kent State Ecologist Part of Global Collaboration to Answer Pressing Questions About Global Change The work...
Feds, states can help biochar live up to its soil-saving potential
Study shows how government promotes agricultural, environmental benefits -- and could do moreCredit: Rice University Even though every dollar spent...
