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‘Smart’ cephalopods trade off genome evolution for prolific RNA editing
Octopus, squid, and cuttlefish are famous for engaging in complex behavior, from unlocking an aquarium…
Synthetic biologists engineer inflammation-sensing gut bacteria
Synthetic biologists have engineered gut bacteria capable of sensing colitis in mice. The research points…
Are your muscles genetically prepared to run a marathon?
For a few years, running has been fashionable. But there is a great difference between…
To save honey bees, human behavior must change
In the search for answers to the complex health problems and colony losses experienced by…
Physicists develop ultrathin superconducting film
Experimental physicists have developed a thin nanomaterial with superconducting properties. Below about -200 °C these…
Leaf vein structure could hold key to extending battery life
The natural structure found within leaves could improve the performance of everything from rechargeable batteries…
Gold-plated crystals set new standard for natural gas detectors
Materials scientists and engineers have developed a sensor that is fast, sensitive and efficient enough…
Clinical trial shows benefit of yoga for side effects of prostate cancer treatment
Men who attended a structured yoga class twice a week during prostate cancer radiation treatment…
Kids’ hands may be a source of significant nicotine exposure
Children may carry significant levels of nicotine on their hands just by coming into contact…