Science & Technology

The crystal structure of a human endogenous reverse transcriptase has similarities to HIV reverse transcriptase, a well-known tractable drug target, which will help design drugs to treat cancer and other diseases, according to a study co-authored by a …

Biofuel scientists used an oddball molecule made by bacteria to develop a new class of sustainable biofuels powerful enough to launch rockets. The candidate molecules have greater projected energy density than any petroleum product, including the leadi…

Researchers have discovered potential new drugs that target mitochondria in cancer cells. Their study in the journal Leukemia describes the compounds’ potential for killing leukemia cells when administered by themselves or in combination with other che…

An unusual ultra-faint dwarf galaxy has been discovered on the outer fringes of the Andromeda Galaxy thanks to the sharp eyes of an amateur astronomer. Follow-up by professional astronomers revealed that the dwarf galaxy — Pegasus V — contains very f…

An important gene in maize called HPC1 modulates certain chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, and has its origins in ‘teosinte mexicana,’ a precursor to modern-day corn that grows wild in the highlands of Mexico. The findings provide i…