How chemical reactions deplete nutrients in plant-based drinks
A University of Copenhagen study of plant-based drinks reveals a common issue: they are lacking in proteins and essential amino […]
How fighting female flies focus on their foes
In most research labs, the scientists are on the same page about why they’re pursuing a research project. But the
Addressing a rare genetic disorder characterized by rapid aging in children microbiologystudy
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Barn swallow research offers real-time insight on how new species form
Depending on where the birds live, some of them may favor mates with a paler chest color while others find
Key genetic mechanism provides insights into facial development and congenital issues microbiologystudy
The ZIC2 gene drives the migration of neural crest cells (in green) during early embryonic stages, a process essential for
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Mini-brains reveal how mitochondrial mutations affect brain cells microbiologystudy
The mini-brain samples are safely stored in the laboratory. They are so tiny that they need to be examined in
How DNA shapes reproductive health, fertility and even life expectancy microbiologystudy
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH Led by researchers from the
How the dirt under our feet could affect human health
Soil plays a much bigger role in the spread of antibiotic resistance than one might imagine. Surprisingly, the ground beneath
Your immune cells are what they eat microbiologystudy
The decision between scrambled eggs or an apple for breakfast probably won’t make or break your day. However, for your