Biology
DNA ‘dances’ in first explanation of how genetic material flows through a nucleus
Credit: D. Saintillan, M.J. Shelley and A. Zidovska/PNAS 2018 DNA flows inside a cell's nucleus in a choreographed line dance,...
New role for protein could lead to novel treatments for cancer and vascular disease
Credit: EMBO Reports Researchers at York University have found a new role for a well-known protein in the body that...
Probiotics are not always ‘good bacteria’
Credit: Cockrell School of Engineering, The University of Texas at Austin The first study investigating the mechanism of how a...
Researchers find gene that makes some susceptible to middle ear infections
AURORA, Colo. (Oct. 25, 2018) - Researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus have found multiple genetic variants...
Research shows pretend porpoise sounds are helping conservation efforts
Credit: Hanna Nuuttila In a first study of its kind, Dr Hanna Nuuttila, currently at Swansea University's College of Science...
At last, a simple way to solve the complex mysteries of the microbiome
Credit: Dan Addison | University of Virginia Communications This much is clear: The tiny bacteria that live on and inside...
Wilfred Chen and DNA computers
Credit: Photo by Kathy F. Atkinson Two shelves in Wilfred Chen's office are lined with "Star Wars" movie memorabilia. Not...
Together for the environment, energy, and health
INRS is hosting the second International Conference on Advanced Materials and Processes for Energy, Environment and Health (iCAMP-2018). In its...
Tooth loss can indicate malnutrition, Rutgers study says
Older adults are at risk for both impaired oral health and malnutrition, according to a study by Rutgers University researchers....
Scientists discover biological ultraviolet protection ‘timer’
Scientists at Tel Aviv University have discovered a critical 48-hour cycle that is responsible for synchronizing the biological mechanisms that...
Flu virus could evolve resistance to pandemic drug
The influenza virus can evolve resistance to an anti-flu drug currently in development for use in pandemics but only if...
Ecolabelling no help in sustainable seafood sales
Credit: Isabel Richter How does labelling products and putting up signs in stores affect consumer choices, especially if you are...
Innovative gene therapy trial for Parkinson’s disease
A trial for a new gene therapy, known as AXO-Lenti-PD, aimed at improving the supply of dopamine in the brains...
UMass Amherst research shows spider eyes work together to track stimuli
Credit: Beth Jakob AMHERST, Mass. - Using a specially designed eye-tracker for use with spiders, biologists Elizabeth Jakob, Skye Long...
Virtual reality brings dog’s anatomy to life for veterinary students
Credit: Virginia Tech Sara Farthing, a first-year student in the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine at Virginia Tech, needed a...
Importance of infant diet in establishing a healthy gut
A child has until the age of two-and-a-half to establish healthy gut bacteria - with little change after this point,...
Bacterial imaging probe is safe for patient use, study finds
Imaging technology that detects deadly pneumonia infections in under 60 seconds is safe and practical for clinical use, a study...
Cluster of factors could help predict C. diff
Credit: The Ohio State University COLUMBUS, Ohio - A cluster of factors may help predict which patients are likely to...
Mary Robinson awarded Kew International Medal
Credit: Mary Robinson Foundation - Climate Justice The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is proud to announce the recipient of this...
Golf course managers challenged by fungicide-resistant turf grass disease
Credit: Kaminski Research Group/Penn State Dollar spot -- the most common, troublesome and damaging turfgrass disease plaguing golf courses --...
