Through the eyes of underwater creatures
The horseshoe crab is often referred to as a “living fossil” because its evolution has been virtually stagnant for millions ...
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Novel tag provides first detailed look into goliath grouper behavior
Persistent observations of large underwater animals are difficult to achieve without the help of electronic, multi-sensor tags. Data obtained from ...
Identifying therapeutic targets for aggressive HR-positive breast cancer
University of Houston assistant professor of biology and biochemistry Tasneem Bawa-Khalfe has received a $1.8 million grant from the National Cancer ...
Quantum Physics in Proteins
A new analytical technique is able to provide hitherto unattainable insights into the extremely rapid dynamics of biomolecules. The team ...
Quillwort genome highlights divergences in aquatic CAM photosynthesis
ITHACA, NY, November 3, 2021 —Credit: Yao-Moan Huang ITHACA, NY, November 3, 2021 — The humble quillworts are an ancient ...
Baby seals can change their tone of voice
Hoover the seal was initially kept in a family home and could imitate human speech, barking catch phrases in a ...
Establishing a chest wall injury center provides long-awaited answers
Traditional treatment for broken ribs often centers on rest, time, and pain management, but what has become evident in recent ...
Hollings collaborates on two studies showing how to boost immunotherapy effectiveness for patients with oral-cavity squamous cell carcinoma
Two new studies revealed that anti-PD-1 immunotherapy given before surgery was safe and effective for patients with oral-cavity squamous cell ...
Dopamine’s many roles, explained
Among the neurotransmitters in the brain, dopamine has gained an almost mythical status. Decades of research have established its contribution ...
New ribosome-targeting antibiotic acts against drug-resistant bacteria
A new study published in Nature reports on a new antibiotic that binds to the ribosome of bacterial cells and ...
Hypoxia imaging and combination therapy aid immunotherapy treatment of solid tumors
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Immunotherapy using checkpoint inhibitors can work well to treat cancer, but only a minority of patients respond ...
Long-lived proteins in mitochondria of brain stabilize protein complexes
LA JOLLA—Mitochondria are known as the powerhouses of the cell, generating the energy that’s needed to fuel the functions that ...
Crew-3 astronauts launch to space station alongside microgravity research
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-3 mission is set to launch four astronauts to the International Space Station aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon on Sunday, ...
Flexible device could treat hearing loss without batteries
Some people are born with hearing loss, while others acquire it with age, infections or long-term noise exposures. In many ...
SwRI eco-mobility with connected powertrains research wins R&D 100 award
SAN ANTONIO — Oct. 26, 2021 — Connected and automated vehicle (CAV) technology developed by Southwest Research Institute to help ...
It’s never too late to treat progeria
Scientists at the Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (CNIC) and the Spanish Cardiovascular Research Network (CIBERCV), led by ...
Rapid echolocation helps toothed whales capture speedy prey
Whales use a combination of rapid echolocation adjustments and nimble brain responses to zero in on fast-moving prey, suggests a ...
The signatures of peritoneal metastases
Surgical removal of the primary tumor is usually not enough. One in two colorectal cancer patients develops distant metastases. In ...
Groundbreaking electroceutical research on spleen function
An international team of researchers, led by University of Houston Cullen Endowed Professor of biomedical engineering Mario Romero-Ortega, has progressed ...
Grant beefs up grazing initiative that benefits farmers and environment
Rolling green pastures dotted with grazing cows are a common sight in Virginia. However, there’s more strategy behind those grazing ...
