Radiation doses can be safely and effectively reduced — and more consistently administered — for…
Womb lining grown in lab could reveal secrets of menstrual cycle and early pregnancy
Scientists have succeeded in growing miniature functional models of the lining of the womb (uterus)…
Huge permafrost thaw can be limited by ambitious climate targets
Nearly 4 million square kilometers of frozen soil — an area larger than India —…
Matching tumor size to strength of immune response allows melanoma drug tailoring
A new study provides clues that could enhance physicians’ ability to pinpoint, in real-time, which…
Some bed bugs show early signs of resistance to two common insecticides
Pest management professionals battling the ongoing resurgence of bed bugs are wise to employ a…
Forget sponges: The earliest animals were marine jellies
One of the longest-running controversies in evolutionary biology has been, ‘What was the oldest branch…
DNA misspelling correction method is very accurate
Scientists prove that a gene editing technique used for substituting a single nucleotide in the…
A little inhibition shapes the brain’s GPS
A specific class of inhibitory neurons have been found in the cerebral cortex that plays…
Promiscuity slows down evolution of new species
Promiscuity mixes up the gene pool and dilutes genetic differences between populations, slowing down the…
Key mechanism in the plant defense against fungal infections
Fungi cause important crop losses and pose a serious risk for human and animal health….