New study on climate change impacts on plants could lead to better conservation strategies
The loss of plant species that are especially vulnerable to climate change might lead to bigger problems than previous studies ...
Tag: Biology
Researchers discover how the intestinal epithelium folds and moves by measuring forces
The human intestine is made up of more than 40 square meters of tissue, with a multitude of folds on ...
Novel associations between genetics and vitamin B12 deficiency with an autoimmune etiology
Vitamin B12 is essential for proper functioning of the nervous system and blood cells and also plays an important role ...
There’s more to genes than DNA: how Mum and Dad add something extra, just for you
Biologists in the UK and Austria have discovered 71 new imprinted genes in the mouse genome Biologists at the Universities ...
Ramanome Database can help mining microalgal cell factories for reducing carbon emissions
Microalgae are "simple" organisms of single cells, yet they pack a mighty potential punch when it comes to helping humanity ...
RedHill announces presentation of positive oral opaganib phase 2 data in COVID-19
Opaganib was associated with a reduction in the need for supplemental oxygen support, earlier time to discharge from hospital and ...
Microscopy deep learning predicts viral infections
In humans, adenoviruses can infect the cells of the respiratory tract, while herpes viruses can infect those of the skin ...
Adjuvant-free avian influenza vaccines in the works
Professor Inhwan Hwang and Ph.D. candidate Shi-Jian Song of the Department of Life Science at POSTECH - in joint research ...
NTU and global nonprofit The Good Food Institute Asia Pacific launch new undergraduate course
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and The Good Food Institute Asia Pacific (GFI APAC), a global nonprofit headquartered in ...
COVID-19 studies are bolstered by lung cells made from induced pluripotent stem cells
Durham, NC - A team led by researchers at Newcastle University, UK has successfully created a model of the cells ...
Pathogenic bacteria rendered almost harmless
By identifying one of the mechanisms regulating the virulence of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a UNIGE team is proposing a new strategy ...
Novel interactions between proteins that help in recovering from brain injury
Neuroinflammatory response-induced proteases impede the recovery process from brain injury; novel interactions between proteins (hevin and calcyon) help in the ...
Animals’ ability to adapt their habitats key to survival amid climate change
Birds build nests to keep eggs and baby nestlings warm during cool weather, but also make adjustments in nest insulation ...
Picky neurons
In the visual thalamus, neurons are in contact with both eyes but respond to only one The visual thalamus is ...
Orphaned chimpanzees do not suffer from chronic stress
The loss of a loved one can be a defining moment, even in the animal world. In chimpanzees, for example, ...
Researchers dig deeper into how cells transport their waste for recycling
Findings may have important implications for understanding age-related diseases Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys have gained a deeper insight into ...
VIMS study uncovers new cause for intensification of oyster disease
Rise in disease virulence due to evolving parasite, not just drought A new paper in Scientific Reports led by researchers ...
Cells optimised to produce substance that holds potential to improve ‘healthy ageing’
The population on Earth is increasingly growing and people are expected to live longer in the future. Thus, better and ...
Dragonflies: Species losses and gains in Germany
Some dragonfly and damselfly species suffer from habitat loss and degradation, while many species benefit from improved water quality and ...
Cognitive care using medicinal plant peptides
Disulfide-rich cyclic peptides from Clitoria ternatea protect against β-amyloid toxicity and oxidative stress in transgenic Caenorhabditis elegans Most of us ...
