Scientists using cryo-EM have broken through a technological barrier in visualizing proteins with an approach…
Month: May 2016
Researchers show experience plays strong role in early stages of brain circuit development
A new study suggests that external stimulation guides certain neurons’ early development so that inhibitory…
Why malnutrition is an immune disorder
Malnourished children are most likely to die from common infections, not starvation. New experimental evidence…
Cuing environmental responses in fungi
Sensory perception lies at the heart of adaptation to changing conditions, and helps fungi to…
Harbour porpoises are skilled hunters and eat almost constantly
Harbour porpoises have sometimes been described as ‘living in the fast lane.’ Being smaller than…
Scientists discover mechanism that turns mutant cells into aggressive cancers
Scientists have caught a cancer-causing mutation in the act. A new study shows how a…
How researchers make a battery in seven easy steps
Learn how researchers assemble experimental batteries.
Exploring the rise and fall of alcohol-related mortality in Scotland: Affordability
The rise and fall of alcohol-related mortality in Scotland is partly due to changes in…
Researchers identify critical factors that determine drought vulnerability of wheat, maize
Researchers have identified critical information about the environmental variables and agronomic factors that determine the…
Party on(line): The link between social media, alcohol use
One of the undeniable powers of social media is its ability to influence people and…