Researchers have found that larval fish exposed to microplastic particles during development displayed changed behaviors…
Month: June 2016
New CRISPR system for targeting RNA
Researchers have characterized a new CRISPR system that targets RNA, rather than DNA. The new…
New radio map of Jupiter reveals what’s beneath colorful clouds
Using the upgraded Very Large Array, astronomers have produced a detailed radio map of the…
Dogs were domesticated not once, but twice … in different parts of the world
Scientists have compared genetic data with existing archaeological evidence and show that man’s best friend…
Genetic code of red blood cells discovered
Eight days. That’s how long it takes for skin cells to reprogram into red blood…
Wiretapping the senses: Scientists monitor conversation between sensory perception, behavior in the mouse brain
Sensory information enters the brain at the primary sensory cortex, where they are processed by…
Cell insights shed light on how muscle-wasting disease takes hold
Insights into how our cells control muscle development could aid understanding of muscular dystrophy and…
Declining dopamine may explain why older people take fewer risks
Older people are less willing to take risks for potential rewards and this may be…
Texas tech researcher aiding in study of eagle interaction with wind turbines
A new study will track golden eagle movement using solar-powered GPS transmitters to see how…
The universe is expanding even faster than expected
Hubble Space Telescope astronomers have discovered that the universe is expanding 5-9% percent faster than…