A second role for a class of RNA-binding proteins has been discovered by researchers, revealing…
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A new glimpse into working memory: Bursts of neural activity found as brain holds information in mind
When you hold in mind a sentence you have just read or a phone number…
Student-built dust counter got few ‘hits’ on Pluto flyby
A student-built instrument riding on NASA’s New Horizons spacecraft found only a handful of dust…
Ancient Denisovan DNA excavated in modern Pacific Islanders
Archaic Denisovan and Neanderthal DNA that persists in modern Pacific islanders of Melanesia, far from…
Drug makes stem cells become ’embryonic’ again
If you want to harness the full power of stem cells, all you might need…
For first time, scientists use CRISPR-Cas9 to target RNA in live cells
Scientists have long sought an efficient method for targeting RNA — intermediary genetic material that…
Mom’s microbes influence her offspring’s immune system, mice study shows
During gestation, a mother’s microbiome shapes the immune system of her offspring, a new study…
Portion control: Cells found in mouse brain that signal ‘stop eating’
While researching the brain’s learning and memory system, scientists at Johns Hopkins say they stumbled…
Calcium controls sleep duration in mice
Researchers have identified seven genes responsible for causing mice to stay awake or fall asleep…
Could bread mold build a better rechargeable battery?
You probably don’t think much of fungi, and especially those that turn bread moldy, but…