Chimpanzees act as ‘engineers’, choosing materials to make tools based on structural and mechanical properties
A multidisciplinary team of researchers from the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography at the University of Oxford, the Max […]
FDA-approved dialysis drug may help fight against antimicrobial resistance microbiologystudy
Increased antibiotic use can lead, seemingly paradoxically, to more problematic infections, as the bacteria evolve to resist the treatment. The
The right moves to reign in fibrosis microbiologystudy
The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But up until recently, scientists have not
Breaking antibiotic-resistant bacteria’s protective shields opens door for immune system response microbiologystudy
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria is a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria — such as how they synthesise
Unique cell shape keeps lymphatic vessels and plant leaves stable
The cells that make up the walls of the finest of all lymphatic vessels have a lobate, oak leaf-like shape
Genetics
Scientists identify potential new genetic target for sickle cell disease treatment microbiologystudy
A figure estimates that 90% of genetic variants associated with the production of fetal hemoglobin in sickle cell disease (SCD)
The cell’s powerhouses: Molecular machines enable efficient energy production microbiologystudy
Mitochondria are the powerhouses in our cells, producing the energy for all vital processes. Using cryo-electron tomography, researchers at the
Galapagos birds exhibit ‘road rage’ due to noise
A new study has discovered that birds in the Galápagos Islands are changing their behaviour due to traffic noise, with
Starting points for the control of protein synthesis microbiologystudy
The research field of “cellular IRESes” lay dormant for decades, as there was no uniform standard of reliable methods for