Scientists discover a ‘Goldilocks’ zone for DNA organization, opening new doors for drug development
In a discovery that could redefine how we understand cellular resilience and adaptability, scientists at Scripps Research have unlocked the […]
Biochemistry
How tech used by WWI flying aces inspired new cellular behavior discovery
Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have designed a new technology that takes inspiration from WWI fighter aircraft machine
Early warning tool will help control huge locust swarms
Desert locusts typically lead solitary lives until something — like intense rainfall — triggers them to swarm in vast numbers,
Tiny, wireless antennas use light to monitor cellular communication
Monitoring electrical signals in biological systems helps scientists understand how cells communicate, which can aid in the diagnosis and treatment
Study reveals right whales live 130 years — or more
New research published in Science Advances reveals that right whales can survive for more than 130 years — almost twice
Researchers take ‘significant leap forward’ with quantum simulation of molecular electron transfer
Researchers at Rice University have made a meaningful advance in the simulation of molecular electron transfer — a fundamental process
An inexpensive fix for California’s struggling wildflowers
California’s native wildflowers are being smothered by layers of dead, invasive grasses. A new UC Riverside study shows that simply
A user manual for yeast’s genetic switches
When introducing genes into yeast to make it produce drugs and other useful substances, it is also necessary to reliably
Growing safer spuds: Removing toxins from potatoes
Scientists have discovered a way to remove toxic compounds from potatoes, making them safer to eat and easier to store.