What keeps cells in shape? New research points to 2 types of motion
Credit: Christina M. Caragine and Alexandra Zidovska, New York University. The health of cells is maintained, in part, by two types of movement of their...
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Scientists dissect and redesign protein-based pattern formation
Dissecting self-organising protein systems step by step may help scientists design the process of biological pattern formation from minimal ingredientsCredit: Glock et al. (CC BY...
Award-winning soprano and neuroscience research advocate Renée Fleming to be honored
Recipient of Isadore Rosenfeld Award for impact on public opinion at Research!America Advocacy Awards DinnerCredit: Andrew Eccles ARLINGTON, Va.-- November 26, 2019 -- Renée Fleming,...
Scientists clarify light harvesting in green algae
Credit: Dr. LIU Zhenfeng's group Algae are indispensable because they generate about 50% of primary organic matter and account for about 50% of all oxygen...
Six Berkeley Lab scientists named AAAS fellows
Honorees recognized for achievements in heavy element chemistry, tectonics, microbial photosynthesis, geological processes, particle physics, and biomolecular engineeringCredit: Berkeley Lab Six scientists from the Department...
Smart reactions through online design of catalytic pockets
Credit: © 2019 Laura Falivene Many chemical processes depend on catalysts to facilitate reactions that would otherwise proceed very slowly, or not at all. An...
Ternary acceptor and donor materials increase photon harvesting in organic solar cells
Adding a semiconducting polymer donor or non-fullerene acceptor component to binary organic solar cells enhances spectral response for better photon harvesting and high-power conversion efficiencyCredit:...
The human brain is prepared to follow the rhythm of a song or of a dance
So reveals a study that explores the relationship between the rhythmic structure of music and the spatial dimension of soundCredit: UPF When listening to a...
SwRI president, CEO Adam Hamilton named AAAS Fellow
Honorees recognized for distinguished efforts to advance scienceCredit: Southwest Research Institute SAN ANTONIO -- Nov. 26, 2019 -- Southwest Research Institute President and CEO Adam...
Coastal fog linked to high levels of mercury found in mountain lions, study finds
Bioaccumulation contributes to levels that approach toxic thresholds in pumasCredit: Sebastian Kennerknecht Marine fog brings more than cooler temperatures to coastal areas. Researchers at UC...
Two Rutgers professors named fellows of AAAS
Rutgers-New Brunswick and RBHS faculty honored for scientific contributionsCredit: Jeff Heckman Two Rutgers professors have been named fellows of the American Association for the Advancement...
CeMM PR — Immunity — Master regulator of liver metabolism identified during infection
Credit: Bergthaler Group/CeMM Surprisingly, the antiviral cytokine type I interferon (IFN-I) was found to be a master regulator of metabolic pathways in liver cells. The...
New study shows unique magnetic transitions in quasicrystal-like structures
Scientists showed for the first time the presence of unique magnetic transitions in peculiar structures similar to quasicrystalsCredit: Tokyo University of Science In the world...
UTA conducting pioneering research on concrete pipes reinforced with synthetic fibers
Sustainable pipes that last for a centuryCredit: UT Arlington The chair of the Civil Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Arlington has been...
Key to rubustness of plants discovered
Credit: Lunghammer - TU Graz In every weather situation, plants need to be robust and flexible at the same time. These structural properties come from...
