Researchers discover how cells can survive in high salt concentrations
Cells have to constantly adapt to their surroundings in order to survive. A sudden increase in the environmental levels of ...
Tag: Biology
Taking a bite out of tooth evolution: Frogs have lost teeth more than 20 times
GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Scientists have long known that frogs are oddballs when it comes to teeth. Some have tiny teeth ...
The effects of protein corona on the interactions of AIE-visualized liposomes with ce
Since the introduction on the market in 1995 of Doxil, pegylated liposomal doxorubicin, liposomes have become one of the most ...
Small ‘snowflakes’ in the sea play a big role
New findings from scientists of Bremen will aid in the further development of biogeochemical models that include the marine nitrogen ...
Mini bone marrow model predicts response to blood disorder treatment
Scientists have described a miniature 3D bone marrow model that can both predict the response of patients to a new ...
Mass of human chromosomes measured for the first time
The mass of human chromosomes, which contain the instructions for life in nearly every cell of our bodies, has been ...
Graphene-based nanozyme helps to detect L-cysteine in serum
Graphene-based materials can be obtained using various reducing agents, many of which are dangerous and toxic chemicals, and the obtained ...
Ganoderic acid increases radiosensitivity of cancer cell
Recently, the research team led by Prof. KONG Lingtao from Institute of Solid State Physics, Hefei Institutes of Physical Science ...
How do plants hedge their bets?
In some environments there is no way for a seed to know for sure when the best time to germinate ...
REsolution: Opening the gates for new medicines
The new REsolution consortium is a public-private research partnership, supported by the Innovative Medicines Initiative (IMI), with nine partners from ...
Bar-Ilan University researchers increase life expectancy in mice by an average of 30%
The mechanism through which the protein SIRT6 acts as a 'fountain of youth' allows old mice to conduct the same ...
Sick bats also employ ‘social distancing’ which prevents the outbreak of epidemics
New study from Tel Aviv University reveals that bats also resort to isolation which can assist in preventing mass contagion ...
Safe distance: How to make sure our outdoor activities don’t harm wildlife
Spending time outdoors is good for a person's body and soul, but how good is it for the wildlife around ...
Browning could make lakes less productive, affecting food webs and fish
Increasing darkness without increasing nutrients will limit plant growth in lakes TROY, N.Y. -- As more dissolved organic matter enters ...
Getting stoned: Revealing the mysteries of stonefish venom
University of Queensland scientists working to unlock the mysteries Australia's deadly stonefish have made a discovery which could change how ...
Scientists identify protein that activates plant response to nitrogen deficiency
Nitrates are critical for the growth of plants, so plants have evolved sophisticated mechanisms to ensure sufficient nitrate uptake from ...
Chimeric viruses unearth hidden gems in dengue virus structure
In a recent study, Australian scientists used an original approach to resolve the 3D structure of flaviviruses with an unprecedented ...
Genetic treasure trove for malaria researchers
A new extensive genetic resource of rat-infecting malaria parasites may help advance the development of malaria prevention and treatment strategies. ...
The secret to stickiness of mussels underwater
Mussels survive by sticking to rocks in the fierce waves or tides underwater. Materials mimicking this underwater adhesion are widely ...
Biologists find invasive snails using new DNA-detection technique
Invasive species, beware: Your days of hiding may be ending. Biologists led by the University of Iowa discovered the presence ...
