A novel ‘DAMP’ molecule has been identified in plants that triggers an immune response after…
Month: March 2016
Land bridges linking ancient India, Eurasia were ‘freeways’ for biodiversity exchange
Before the final collision of Eurasia and the Indian subcontinent, land bridges between the landmasses…
Sequence features accurately predict genome-wide MeCP2 binding in vivo
Researchers are combining in vivo experimentation with computation for highly accurate prediction of the genome-wide…
New open source software for high resolution microscopy
With their special microscopes, experimental physicists can already observe single molecules. However, unlike conventional light…
Data from 1800s can help researchers, forest managers maintain healthy forest ecosystems
When seeking clues to how well conservation efforts are working in the present, sometimes scientists…
Losing weight with a high-protein diet can help adults sleep better
Overweight and obese adults who are losing weight with a high-protein diet are more likely…
Common plastics chemical BPA linked to preterm birth
Higher concentrations of the common plastics chemical and environmental pollutant Bisphenol A, or BPA, in…
Voice-controlled nutrition tracker may aid weight loss
A few years ago, nutritionists who had been experimenting with mobile-phone apps for recording caloric…
Millennials admit to being narcissists, but don’t you dare call them that
So-called millennials consider their generation the most narcissistic ever. Older generations agreeābut think the narcissism…
Research proposes new test on prosthetic legs in competitive sports
New guidelines proposed for prosthetic leg technology in international sporting events to prevent competitive advantage.