Researchers outline promises, challenges of understanding AI for biological discovery
Machine learning is a powerful tool in computational biology, enabling the analysis of a wide range of biomedical data such […]
Biochemistry
Researchers ID body’s ‘quality control’ regulator for protein folding
Anyone who’s tried to neatly gather a fitted sheet can tell you: folding is hard. Get it wrong with your
Researchers crack a key celiac mystery
People with celiac disease must navigate everyday life by avoiding gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley which can
New genetically engineered wood can store carbon and reduce emissions
Researchers at the University of Maryland genetically modified poplar trees to produce high-performance, structural wood without the use of chemicals
Mature forests vital in frontline fight against climate change
Mature forests have a key role to play in the fight against climate change — extracting carbon dioxide (CO2) from
Low magnesium levels increase disease risk
A new Australian study has identified why a diet rich in magnesium is so important for our health, reducing the
New two-step flu vaccine strategy shows promise in pig model
A new, two-step flu vaccination strategy that pairs intramuscular injection of a viral vectored flu vaccine with nasal spray administration
Small molecules to help make SMARTER cereals microbiologystudy
Associate Professor Jason Able with durum wheat in plant breeding trials. University of Adelaide researchers are rethinking plant breeding strategies
An appetizer can stimulate immune cells’ appetite, a boon for cancer treatments
The body has a veritable army constantly on guard to keep us safe from microscopic threats from infections to cancer.