Sharks are abandoning stressed coral reefs in warming oceans
Grey reef sharks are having to abandon the coral reefs they call home in the face of warming oceans, new […]
Biochemistry
How Japanese eels escape from their predator’s stomach
Many prey species have defensive tactics to escape being eaten by their would-be predators. But a study in the Cell
Plant proteins could be radical alternative to oil-based super lubricants
An oil-free super-lubricant created from potato proteins could pave the way for sustainable engineering and biomedical applications, thanks to research
Sex hormones modulate the immune system to influence disease risk differently, study finds
Scientists from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and Imperial College London have shown for the first time which aspects of
Cohesion at the cellular level: flexible yet stable
The tissue in our body can only hold together if the cells adhere not only to each other, but also
Gut bacteria influence responses to immunotherapy in patients with asbestos related cancer
A cancer study has found that certain gut bacteria may influence whether or not a patient’s immune system is successful
Replacement crop treatment not safe for important pollinator
A novel pesticide thought to be a potential successor to banned neonicotinoids caused 100% mortality in mason bees in a
Regulatory gene influences shape recognition in medaka fish
Medaka fish that lacked functional Hmgn2 genes were unable to distinguish between simple shapes, revealing a new function for the
Shedding light on how oral bacteria can aggravate rheumatoid arthritis
Periodontal disease, which affects the gums and tissues that surround the teeth, is one of the most prevalent dental conditions