Proteins, the biological molecules involved in virtually every action of every organism, may themselves move…
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Hepatitis C Virus Affects Many Organs And Tissues, Not Just Liver
Hepatitis C virus is a major health problem worldwide, and more than 3 percent of…
Surprising Gymnastics Discovered In One Type Of Chemical Reaction Fundamental To Biochemistry
When they started, they expected to see a run-of-the-mill chemical reaction. What they discovered was…
Do Today’s Young People Really Think They Are So Extraordinary?
When asked about the state of today’s youth, former president Jimmy Carter recently mused “I’ve…
Math Models Snowflakes In Extraordinary Detail
Three-dimensional snowflakes can now be grown in a computer using a program developed by mathematicians….
New Approach To Detect Autism Earlier
A new way of understanding autistic disorders, incorporating both psychological and biological factors, could lead…
Sea Otter Show Striking Variability In Diets And Feeding Strategies
Ecologists have long observed that when food becomes scarce, animal populations exploit a wider range…
Tricky Virus Exploits Host Cell Mechanism To Convert Healthy Cell Into Cancer Cell
Viruses use many tricks to gain control over their host cells and to reprogram them…
Science Sinks Its Teeth Into 2500 Year-old Drug Problem
A new prosthetic tooth that releases a controlled dose of medication at regular intervals may…
Short Male Babies Have More Than Double The Risk Of Violent Suicide Attempts, Study Suggests
Short male babies run more than double the risk of a violent suicide attempt as…