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Study: More than one way to build a black bird
Ithaca & Rochester, NY—When it comes to the biological imperatives of survival and reproduction—nature often finds a way. Sometimes more...
Rare and iconic Atala butterflies retain an ancient pattern of wing symmetry
Nature seems to have an inexhaustible supply of inspiration when it comes to butterflies. With over 18,000 species, each with...
Study: First-degree relatives of patients with NAFLD at risk of liver disease
Approximately one-fourth of the general population worldwide has nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, known as NAFLD, an umbrella term for a...
Gut bacteria are essential for development of social behavior in fish
Microorganisms are essential for normal social development in zebrafish via their influence on pruning of neural connections in the developing...
Rare human intestinal disorder is due to reduction in protein synthesis
A decrease in protein synthesis in cells of the developing gut contributes to a rare genetic disorder, and an inexpensive...
A new method for studying ribosome function
Inside tiny cellular machines called ribosomes, chains of genetic material called messenger RNAs (mRNAs) are matched with the corresponding transfer...
Can a woman’s health during pregnancy reveal a risk for cardiovascular disease and depression later in life?
A University of Massachusetts Amherst epidemiologist has been awarded a five-year, $2.1 million grant from the National Institutes of Health...
Deep learning underlies geographic dataset used in hurricane response
As Hurricane Fiona made landfall as a Category 1 storm in Puerto Rico on Sept. 18, 2022, some areas of...
Glowing fossils: Fluorescence reveals colour patterns of earliest scallops
UV light makes it possible to see intricate structures of fossils that are barely visible in normal daylight. This method...
Using sound to model the world
Imagine the booming chords from a pipe organ echoing through the cavernous sanctuary of a massive, stone cathedral.Credit: Figure courtesy...
Aston University researchers ‘feed’ leftover coffee grounds to microalgae to produce low emission biodiesel
Two Aston University researchers have produced high-quality biodiesel after ‘feeding’ and growing microalgae on leftover coffee grounds.Credit: Aston University Two...
Aston University financial regulation expert suggests new way to cure poor countries’ credit crisis in new book
An Aston University financial regulation expert has suggested a new approach to help ease poor countries’ debt burden.Credit: Dr Daniel...
Extreme weather events do not lead to policy change, according to new Concordia study
This year has been an extraordinary one for the Earth’s climate, for all the wrong reasons: Hurricane Ian devastated southwestern...
Protein kinase CK2 has key role in killer T cells during infection by Listeria monocytogenes
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The protein kinase CK2 is involved in a wide range of biological processes and cellular functions, including...
Simulating the shear destruction of red blood cells
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2022 – Many medical devices for treating heart failure generate nonphysiological shear flow. This can trigger the...
ASU launches new quantum research collaborative
Arizona State University has launched the Quantum Collaborative, a major 21st century initiative poised to profoundly impact society and the...
Self-folding origami honeycombs pave the way to sustainable protective packaging
Origami, the act of folding flat sheets of material into complex 3D shapes, has transcended its original artistic and ceremonial...
Sites in the brain where RNA is edited could help to better understand neurodevelopment and disease, researchers have found
Mount Sinai researchers have catalogued thousands of sites in the brain where RNA is modified throughout the human lifespan in...
Synergetic optimization for reducing residual warpage in laser powder bed fusion
In additive manufacturing (AM), metal parts are commonly 3D-printed using a fabrication technique called “laser powder bed fusion” (LPBF). LPBF...
Calls for five year old students to learn how to protect themselves online
More children than ever are using the internet, and they’re using it younger than ever before. Credit: Pixabay More children than...
