How the ketogenic diet improves healthspan and memory in aging mice
The ketogenic diet has its fanatics and detractors among dieters, but either way, the diet has a scientifically documented impact […]
Genetics
Where to put head and tail? microbiologystudy
Formation of the body axes is a critical part of embryonic development. They guarantee that all body parts end up
Is coffee good for you or bad for you?
Coffee drinking is a heritable habit, and one that carries a certain amount of genetic baggage. Caffeinated coffee is a
How targeted nutrients can fight cancer microbiologystudy
An international research team has discovered a new way to effectively treat cancer, by using nutrients to reactivate suppressed metabolic
How to make aging a ‘fairer game’ for all wormkind
Why do some people live for longer than others? The genes in our DNA sequence are important, helping avoid disease
How cells boost gene expression microbiologystudy
The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA
Removal of excess chloride ions by plants when subjected to salt stress
National University of Singapore (NUS) researchers have discovered a salt adaptation mechanism in plants that facilitates chloride removal from the
Discovery of vast sex differences in cellular activity has major implications for disease treatment microbiologystudy
“We discovered a pronounced ‘men are from Mars, women are from Venus’ pattern,” says marine and environmental biologist Suzanne Edmands.
Revealing the dynamic choreography inside multilayer vesicles
Our cells and the machinery inside them are engaged in a constant dance. This dance involves some surprisingly complicated choreography
Slipping a note to a neighbor: The cellular way microbiologystudy
Researchers have gained new knowledge of how drugs bind to connexin molecules. These molecules form channels that allow neighbouring cells