Researchers have discovered which enzyme enables Escherichia coli bacterium to breathe. E. coli uses special…
Month: April 2016
Red light controls signaling in human cells
Optogenetics now enables the development of new methods that can be used like light switches…
20 year-old puzzle solved through genetic advances
A specific gene that plays a key role in an inherited eye disorder has been…
How and why single cell organisms evolved into multicellular life
The genome sequencing of the algae, Gonium pectorale, provides valuable clues into how and why…
First happiness genes have been located
For the first time in history, researchers have isolated the parts of the human genome…
New spin Seebeck thermoelectric device with higher conversion efficiency created
A thermoelectric (TE) device using cutting edge thermoelectric conversion technology has been created by a…
Attitude makes a champion, study shows
In their search for the optimal path to greatness, some athletes believe that the path…
Pre-pregnancy obesity increases odds of having overweight children
Pre-pregnancy obesity and excessive weight gain during pregnancy was associated with an increased risk of…
Hearing aid use is associated with improved cognitive function in hearing-impaired elderly
Older adults who used a hearing aid performed significantly better on cognitive tests than those…
Fighting against counterfeit medicine
Around the world, especially in developing nations, counterfeit medicines are a real problem. Until now,…