Super-resolution imaging reveals mechanism of GLUT1 clustering
Credit: GAO Jing Glucose is the primary source of energy and substrate for cells, and its uptake through the cell plasma membrane is largely dependent...
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How do horses read human emotional cues?
Credit: Photo taken by Ayaka Takimoto. Scientists demonstrated for the first time that horses integrate human facial expressions and voice tones to perceive human emotion,...
Sticklebacks infected with parasites influence behavior of healthy fish
Credit: WWU/Jörn Scharsack Parasites which are passed on via the food chain often influence the behaviour of their host to their own benefit. One example...
Ratchet up the pressure: Molecular machine exploits motion in a single direction
Credit: Osaka University Osaka - Life is driven by molecular machines. Found in every cell, these tiny motors convert chemical energy into work to keep...
Your brain anatomy may play a role in determining your food choices
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The psychobiology of online gaming
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Fat cells control fat cell growth
Obesity is the plague of our times. Some 80 percent of obese people will develop Type 2 diabetes at some point in their lives, and...
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