Crystallization made crystal clear
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Crystallization is a very basic chemical process: School children can witness it with their own eyes. But scientists had not,...
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Uncovering the secrets of white cell power
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science One of the mysteries of the living body is the movement of cells - not just in the blood, but...
Research uncovers potential new treatment to treat and stop progression of cystic fibrosis
WASHINGTON (April 10, 2017) -- Researchers from the George Washington University (GW), the University of Perugia, and the University of Rome have discovered a potential...
In search of the wild fava bean
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Like all food crops, the faba, or fava, bean - a nutritious part of many the diet of many cultures...
Gene analysis adds layers to understanding how our livers function
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science If you get up in the morning feeling energetic and clearheaded, you can thank your liver for manufacturing glucose before...
North America’s freshwater lakes are getting saltier
Credit: Hilary Dugan (Millbrook, NY) North America's freshwater lakes are getting saltier due to development and exposure to road salt. A study of 371 lakes...
New tool can help estimate genetically modified pollen spread
Food purists may have cause to celebrate thanks to a recent international study directed by the University of British Columbia. The study, which evaluated the...
Two new species of orchids discovered in Okinawa
Credit: Kenji Suetsugu Two new species of parasitic plants have been discovered on the main island of Okinawa, Japan. The discovery was made by Project...
Light-emitting particles open new window for biological imaging
For certain frequencies of short-wave infrared light, most biological tissues are nearly as transparent as glass. Now, researchers have made tiny particles that can be...
Researchers find mecanism to protect biomolecules against light-induced damage
Credit: Th. Splettstösser/HZB The experiments took place at the Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) free-electron laser in California as well as the BESSY II synchrotron...
Diamonds coupled using quantum physics
Credit: TU Wien Diamonds with minute flaws could play a crucial role in the future of quantum technology. For some time now, researchers at TU...
Large ERC grant for Kim Sneppen
ERC grant: An advanced ERC grant for Kim Sneppen of DKK 16.500.000 was awarded for development of new methods and models to explore the diverse...
UK and US share a similar mindset when it comes to horizontal drilling for shale energy
UK and US share a similar mindset when it comes to horizontal drilling for shale energy, say Cardiff University researchers and colleagues While an entire...
A little inhibition shapes the brain’s GPS
Researchers from King's College London have discovered a specific class of inhibitory neurons in the cerebral cortex which plays a key role in how the...
A rusty green early ocean?
Credit: Weizmann Institute of Science Though they may seem rock solid, the ancient sedimentary rocks called iron formations - the world's chief economic source of...
