More than half the world’s sea turtles have ingested plastic or other human rubbish, an…
Month: September 2015
Switched before birth: Study shows protein creates tumor-fighting cells
Revealing a biological combat strategy worthy of a five-star general, researchers have shown how a…
Nutritional deficiencies common before weight loss surgery
Malnutrition is a known complication of weight loss surgery, but findings from a small study…
Optogenetics: Light switch generates cellular second messenger
Optogenetics is a quickly expanding field of research which has revolutionized neurobiological and cellbiological research…
Protein NBS1 crucial for macrophage functional activity
Protein NBS1, which plays a key role in DNA damage repair, is required for macrophage…
Large-scale illegal trade in hundreds of wild-collected ornamental plants in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia is a widely recognized center of illegal wildlife trade — both as the…
Size matters: The more DNA the better
Variation in genome size may be much more important than previously believed, new research suggests….
Photonic chip activated for communication with light
Sending information with the help of light is an exciting prospect for future technologies. It…
Perfect swimming strokes? Boost sports performance with wearable technology
Scientists have developed wearable technology for improving sports performance. Wearable sensors can be attached to,…
Strategies to decrease bacterial colonization
Among the bacterial infections that are most difficult to treat, chronic infections associated with bacterial…