‘She loves me, she loves me not’: Physical forces encouraged evolution of multicellular life, scientists propose
Humans like to think that being multicellular (and bigger) is a definite advantage, even though 80 percent of life on […]
Biochemistry
New AI models possible game-changers within protein science and healthcare
Researchers have developed new AI models that can vastly improve accuracy and discovery within protein science. Potentially, the models will
Machine learning model to predict virus reservoirs
A new artificial intelligence tool could aid in limiting or even prevent pandemics by identifying animal species that may harbor
If native plants are going to survive climate change, they need our help to move — here’s how to do it safely
Many native plants in the U.S. cannot possibly move themselves fast enough to avoid climate-change driven extinction. If these native
New pathways discovered for drugs to act on cells
Cell membrane proteins hide secret gateways that can be used to modify cell behavior. This has been demonstrated in a
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
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