Researchers link overexpression of MDMX protein to metastasis of 3X negative breast cancer
New finding could potentially guide development of therapies that prevent this aggressive form of cancer from spreading beyond the breastsCredit: ...
Tag: Biology
The 210-million-year-old Smok was crushing bones like a hyena
Credit: Martin Qvarnström Coprolites, or fossil droppings, of the dinosaur-like archosaur Smok wawelski contain lots of chewed-up bone fragments. This ...
The lamprey regenerates its spinal cord not just once — but twice
Marine Biological Laboratory scientists discover persistent regenerative capacity in lampreyCredit: S. Allen and J. Morgan WOODS HOLE, Mass.-- Spontaneous recovery ...
Baboons provide new insights into the evolution of the genome
Credit: Dr. Dietmar Zinner Recent studies suggest that closely related species can develop significant genetic and phenotypic differences throughout their ...
Sea fireflies
Scientists discover two mechanisms at work in crustacean's dazzling light displays Evolution is a rich and dynamic process. Species respond ...
Researchers call for big data infrastructure to support future of personalized medicine
Researchers from the George Washington University published in PLOS Biology, calling for industry standards to help improve communication, repeatability, and ...
A small fish provides insight into the genetic basis of evolution
Credit: Photo: Andrew MacColl Genetic analysis of sticklebacks shows that isolated populations in similar environments develop in comparable ways. The ...
Mental health disorders common following mild head injury
NIH-funded study identifies risk factors for neuropsychiatric conditions after concussion A new study reveals that approximately 1 in 5 individuals ...
Measuring stress around cells
Findings offer clues as to how cells act collectively to shape tissues and organs Tissues and organs in the human ...
We need to fine-tune our 'maps' of the visual cortex, study shows
Monkey brain scans have revealed new information about the part of the brain that processes visual information. The findings were ...
New material could improve bone grafting
Credit: Mary Ann Liebert, Inc., publishers New Rochelle, NY, January 30, 2019-For complex injuries and other situations requiring bone grafts, ...
ARS microscopy research helps unravel the workings of a major honey bee pest
Varroa mites do not feed on bee blood (hemolymph fluid) Research by scientists at the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and ...
ESA tipsheet for Jan. 31, 2019
Upcoming research in Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment Get a sneak peek into these new scientific papers, publishing on ...
Urban biodiversity: Remarkable diversity of small animals in Basel gardens
Credit: University of Basel / Dr. José Gilgado Gardens in urban areas can harbor a remarkable diversity of species. This ...
Professor from IKBFU develops new type of genomic screening in order to produce new medicine
Credit: Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University (IKBFU) Prof. Dr Mikhail Yakimov, a researcher from the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University, ...
How transcription factors explore the genome
Credit: David Suter/EPFL Transcription factors (TFs) are proteins that regulate the transcription of genes, which is the first step in ...
University of Konstanz develops first genetic switch for C. elegans
Researchers from the Departments of Biology and Chemistry at the University of Konstanz close a research gap in the field ...
Rutgers researchers contribute to visual guide to identify invasive self-cloning tick
Asian longhorned ticks threaten livestock, but scientists need help telling them apart from two near-identical speciesCredit: Andrea Egizi and co-authors. ...
Research Resource Identifiers improve proper use of cell lines in biomedical studies
A large text-mining project suggests that including Research Resource Identifiers in scientific papers lowers incidences of problematic cell-line use Using ...
Large molecules from dietary fiber can change gut environment through physical forces
New research on how solid particles group together in the small intestine could aid our understanding of how nutrients and ...
