Cryo-electron microscopy reveals hidden mechanics of DNA replication, sheds new light on cancer target
Every day, billions of cells in your body divide, helping to replace old and injured cells with new ones. And […]
Biochemistry
Novel enzyme found in gut bacteria could revolutionize prebiotic research
Certain glycans — sugar-like compounds with carbohydrate chains — containing galactose, may exhibit potential prebiotic properties that support human health.
Salts as building blocks for organocatalysis
There are certain molecules that exist twice, so to speak: as themselves and as their mirror image. “These so-called chiral
Adaptability of some coral reef fish to rising temperatures
Researchers at the Mubadala Arabian Center for Climate and Environmental Sciences (Mubadala ACCESS) at NYU Abu Dhabi have found that
The changing chorus: How movements and memories influence birdsong evolution
New research from the University of Oxford has provided fresh insights into how bird songs evolve over time, revealing a
Is red wine a healthier choice than white wine? Uncorking the cancer risks
A common perception is that not all alcoholic beverages are alike. Red wine, for instance, is often considered a healthier
The unforseen effects of melting glaciers on Arctic coastal ecosystems
Researchers found that climate change induced glacial melt increases the heavy metal content and changes the microbiome of habitat-forming brown
Caribou migration patterns are shrinking
Decades of data following the migratory patterns of endangered caribou show that migration areas have decreased significantly. Researchers are concerned
Study raises the possibility of a country without butterflies
Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming, and they are