Studying how serotonin alters locust’s sense of smell
Researchers at Wash U have spent the better part of the decade studying the ins and outs of how locusts […]
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
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
Starvation and adhesion drive formation of keratinocyte patterns in skin microbiologystudy
Cell-cell adhesion-induced patterning in keratinocytes can be explained by just starvation and strong adhesion, Hokkaido University researchers find. Fingerprints are
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
Taking a ‘one in a million’ shot to tackle dopamine-linked brain disorders microbiologystudy
Dopamine, a powerful brain chemical and neurotransmitter, is a key regulator of many important functions such as attention, experiencing pleasure
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
Study reveals oleoyl-ACP-hydrolase underpins lethal respiratory viral disease microbiologystudy
Respiratory infections can be severe, even deadly, in some individuals, but not in others. Scientists at St. Jude Children’s Research