Novel ‘living’ biomaterial aims to advance regenerative medicine
A biomaterial that can mimic certain behaviors within biological tissues could advance regenerative medicine, disease modeling, soft robotics and more, […]
Camel milk udderly good alterative to traditional dairy microbiologystudy
In addition to being hypoallergenic, camel milk could potentially protect the gut from harmful enzymes and create healthier digestion. New
Evolution without sex: How mites have survived for millions of years
In collaboration with colleagues from international partner institutions, researchers at the University of Cologne have investigated the asexual reproduction of
Some species of baleen whales avoid attracting killer whales by singing too low to be heard
Killer whales are the only natural predator of baleen whales — those that have “baleen” in their mouths to sieve
The secret ‘sex lives’ of bacteria: Study challenges old ideas about how species form microbiologystudy
When Kostas Konstantinidis proved that many microbes — like plants and animals — are organized into species, he upended a
Essential genome of malaria parasite Plasmodium knowlesi mapped microbiologystudy
A new, comprehensive map of all the genes essential for blood infections in Plasmodium knowlesi (P. knowlesi), a parasite that
Some species are susceptible to broad range of viruses microbiologystudy
A study of fruit flies shows some species are highly susceptible to a wide range of viruses. In the study
Large differences in water-seeking ability found in U.S. corn varieties
A corn plant knows how to find water in soil with the very tips of its roots, but some varieties,
Researchers achieve total synthesis of ibogaine
Ibogaine — a psychoactive plant derivative — has attracted attention for its anti-addictive and anti-depressant properties. But ibogaine is a