A small band of particle-seeking scientists has established a new benchmark for the electron’s almost…
Month: December 2013
Salt under pressure is not NaCl
In the very beginning of the school chemistry course, we are told of NaCl as…
Catching the big wave: ‘Universal ripple’ could hold the secret to high-temperature superconductivity
Researchers have discovered a universal electronic state that controls the behavior of high-temperature superconducting copper-oxide…
The origin of flowers: DNA of storied plant provides insight into the evolution of flowering plants
Biologists have sequenced the genome of the Amborella plant. The genome sequence sheds new light…
Scientists decode serotonin receptor at room temperature
An international research team has decoded the molecular structure of the medically important serotonin receptor…
New salt compounds challenge the foundation of chemistry
All good research breaks new ground, but rarely does the research unearth truths that challenge…
New way to map important drug targets
Researchers have used new techniques and one of the brightest X-ray sources on the planet…
DNA clamp to grab cancer before it develops
As part of an international research project, a team of researchers has developed a DNA…
Nutrition influences metabolism through circadian rhythms, study finds
A high-fat diet affects the molecular mechanism controlling the internal body clock that regulates metabolic…
With sinus study, harmless members of microbiome spark immune reaction
Researchers have found evidence that some chronic sinus issues may be the result of inflammation.