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Novel bacterial “language” discovered
Researchers have identified a yet unknown bacterial cell-cell communication system. The micrograph shows the bacterium Photorhabdus luminescens. The cells labeled...
‘Impossible’ Material Made by Researchers
A novel material with world record-breaking surface area and water adsorption abilities has been synthesized by researchers from Uppsala University,...
Stem cell clues uncovered
Proper tissue function and regeneration is supported by stem cells, which reside in so-called niches. New work from Carnegie’s Yixian...
Scientists discover molecular pathway that controls the strength of the immune system
Researchers led by Adrian Liston at VIB and the University of Leuven have discovered the genes that control the number...
Cells in the early embryo battle each other to death for becoming part of the organism
Spanish researchers at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares (CNIC) have found that during the early stages of mammalian development,...
First Full Genome Sequencing for Autism Released
A collaborative formed by Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, has found full genome sequencing examining...
New tissue engineering breakthrough encourages nerve repair
A new combination of tissue engineering techniques could reduce the need for nerve grafts, according to new research by The...
Peering into the Protein Pathways of a Cell
As a cell’s central power plant, the mitochondrion is a busy place. Specially-coded proteins from the nucleus are constantly being...
Bacteria Communicate to Help Each Other Resist Antibiotics
New research from Western University unravels a novel means of communication that allows bacteria such as Burkholderia cenocepacia (B. cenocepacia)...
Study of Mitochondrial DNA Ties Ancient Remains to Living Descendants
Researchers report that they have found a direct genetic link between the remains of Native Americans who lived thousands of...
Scientists Map the Wiring of the Biological Clock
The World Health Organization lists shift work as a potential carcinogen, says Erik Herzog, PhD, Professor of Biology in Arts...
Researchers identify abnormal brain networks in Fragile X syndrome
The genetic malady known as Fragile X syndrome is the most common cause of inherited autism and intellectual disability. Brain...
Bioengineering Study Finds that Bacteria Organize According to ‘Rich-Get-Richer’ Principle
Bacteria on a surface wander around and often organize into highly resilient communities known as biofilms. It turns out that...
Researchers chart epigenomics of stem cells that mimic early human development
Scientists have long known that control mechanisms known collectively as "epigenetics" play a critical role in human development, but they...
Cow blood prevents globs of nano gold
A protein from bovine blood can keep gold nanoparticles from clumping in a solution—a discovery that could lead to improved...
The artificial pancreas that keeps tabs on sugar
Development of a sophisticated artificial pancreas holds potential to transform the lives of patients with Type 1 diabetes.Type 1 diabetes...
Brain catches grammar errors even when you don’t realize it
Your brain often works on autopilot when it comes to grammar. That theory has been around for years, but University...
Carnivorous Plant Throws out ‘Junk’ DNA
Genes make up about 2 percent of the human genome. The rest consists of a genetic material known as noncoding...
Ancient DNA Found Hidden Below Sea Floor
In the middle of the South Atlantic, there’s a patch of sea almost devoid of life. There are no birds,...
Robotic insects make first controlled flight
Last summer, in a Harvard robotics laboratory, an insect took flight. Half the size of a paper clip, weighing less...