Biologists discover ancient neurohormone that controls appetite
A team of biologists at Queen Mary University of London has discovered that a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans has […]
Biochemistry
Using cover plants to remove pollutants from arable soil
Farmers often grow so-called cover plants between main crops. They are used for purposes such as for animal feeds or
Making sturdy, semi-transparent wood with cheap, natural materials
Can you imagine a smartphone with a wooden touchscreen? Or a house with wooden windows? Probably not — unless you’ve
Rare disease drug nitisinone makes human blood deadly to mosquitoes
In the fight against malaria, controlling the mosquito population is crucial. Several methods are currently used to reduce mosquito numbers
Scientists uncover key mechanism in evolution: Whole-genome duplication drives long-term adaptation
Sometimes, the most significant scientific discoveries happen by accident. Scientists have long known that whole-genome duplication (WGD) — the process
Human urine, a valuable resource as fertilizer for sustainable urban agriculture, study concludes
The reuse of human urine would allow for the production of sustainable fertilizers for urban agriculture, with significant environmental benefits.
Developing software for easy estimation of 3D gene expression distribution
Understanding the 3D spatial distribution of gene expression — in which a gene is active or inactive within biological tissue
Cartilage and bone development: Three paths to skeleton formation
In vertebrates, the skeleton of different regions of the body arises from different precursor cells. Researchers at the University of
Eco-friendly, nylon-like plastic using microorganisms
Poly(ester amide) amide is a next-generation material that combines the advantages of PET (polyester) and nylon (polyamide), two widely used