River erosion can shape fish evolution
A new study of the freshwater greenfin darter fish suggests river erosion can be a driver of biodiversity in tectonically inactive regions.
How sweet it is: The fruit fly gut influences reproduction by ‘tasting’ fructose
A research group has found that in fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster), circulating fructose derived from dietary sugar is needed for enhanced egg production after mating. In this species, circulating fructose is required for an increase in germline …
Researchers successfully induce primate oocytes in the lab
The many types of cells in the human body are produced through the process of differentiation, in which stem cells are converted to more specialized types. Currently, it is challenging for researchers to control the differentiation of stem cells in the…
Keeping time: Understanding the master clock in the brain
Researchers found that, in neurons that produced the neuropeptide NMS, the interaction between molecules SIK3 and HDAC4 has a critical role in sleep regulation through both the length of the circadian period and sleep homoeostasis. Given the similariti…
Keeping time: Understanding the master clock in the brain
Researchers found that, in neurons that produced the neuropeptide NMS, the interaction between molecules SIK3 and HDAC4 has a critical role in sleep regulation through both the length of the circadian period and sleep homoeostasis. Given the similariti…
New study provides novel insights into the cosmic evolution of amino acids
All biological amino acids on Earth appear exclusively in their left-handed form, but the reason underlying this observation is elusive. Recently, scientists uncovered new clues about the cosmic origin of this asymmetry. Based on the optical properties…
New study provides novel insights into the cosmic evolution of amino acids
All biological amino acids on Earth appear exclusively in their left-handed form, but the reason underlying this observation is elusive. Recently, scientists uncovered new clues about the cosmic origin of this asymmetry. Based on the optical properties…
Helium nuclei research advances our understanding of cosmic ray origin and propagation
The latest observations from Low Earth Orbit with the International Space Station provide further evidence of spectral hardening and softening of cosmic ray particles.
Gene editing tool could help reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance
A new tool which could help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance is showing early promise, through exploiting a bacterial immune system as a gene editing tool.
Gene editing tool could help reduce spread of antimicrobial resistance
A new tool which could help reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance is showing early promise, through exploiting a bacterial immune system as a gene editing tool.
‘Jumping genes’ found to alter human colon genomes, offering insights into aging and tumorigenesis?
A team of researchers discovered mutations that occur during normal aging of human tissues that are induced by the jumping gene of ‘long interspersed nuclear element-1’ (L1).
‘Jumping genes’ found to alter human colon genomes, offering insights into aging and tumorigenesis?
A team of researchers discovered mutations that occur during normal aging of human tissues that are induced by the jumping gene of ‘long interspersed nuclear element-1’ (L1).
Twisting under the stroboscope — Controlling crystal lattices of hybrid solar cell materials with terahertz light
To overcome global energy challenges and fight the looming environmental crisis, researchers around the world investigate new materials for converting sunlight into electricity. Some of the most promising candidates for high-efficiency low-cost solar c…
Twisting under the stroboscope — Controlling crystal lattices of hybrid solar cell materials with terahertz light
To overcome global energy challenges and fight the looming environmental crisis, researchers around the world investigate new materials for converting sunlight into electricity. Some of the most promising candidates for high-efficiency low-cost solar c…
The white matter of the MS brain shows abnormalities even before inflammation
Patients with MS show structural abnormalities in their white matter even before MS inflammation develops. Could this finding lead to a target for a new treatment to prevent MS inflammation?