Understanding How the Human Forebrain Develops at the Cellular Level
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine led an investigation that offers new insight into the development of the human forebrain.
View ArticleNew Method Reveals Dynamic Protein Structures in Real Time
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have developed a powerful, new technique to generate "movies" of changing protein structures and speeds of up to 50 frames per second.
View ArticleU of T Scientists Make Breakthrough Discovery in DNA Repair Mechanism
Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and...
View ArticleInsights into Bacterial Cell Division: Beyond Size Considerations
When a single bacterial cell divides into two during periods of rapid growth, it doesn't split in half once it reaches a predetermined size. Instead, data has shown, a cell will divide once it has...
View ArticleKIT Researchers Uncover New Cell Type Responsible for Vascular Growth
Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year.
View ArticleCopper Beads in Pig Feed Could Impact Gut Microbes
Copper is a natural antimicrobial material that, when added to pig feed, may promote the growth and health of the animals.
View ArticleThe Genetic Secret Behind Human Skull Morphology
Researchers at the Universities of Helsinki, Barcelona, and Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have discovered a single nucleotide alteration that is crucial to the evolution of human skull...
View ArticleSoil Bacteria Use Umbrella Toxins to Fight Back
Scientists have found that soil bacteria called Streptomyces secrete toxic protein particles in the shape of umbrellas that are meant to suppress competitors, particularly those that belong to their...
View ArticleUnveiling Cannabinoid’s Potential for Treating Age-Related Brain Degeneration
Scientists at the Salk Institute observed the neuroprotective effects of cannabinol in fruit flies and discovered cannabinoid analogs that may prove to be promising future treatments for Parkinson's,...
View ArticleAncient Climate Shift Reshaped Marine Microbiome
Ancient Climate Shift Reshaped Marine Microbiome At the Early Eocene Climatic Optimum, a period of persistently high global temperatures comparable to the worst-case scenarios of global warming, all...
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