Membranes comprised mostly of water, that self-assemble in water have now been developed by scientists….
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Old cells that refuse to die may lead to treatments for age-related diseases
Old cells might be useful after all, scientists suggest. Understanding why some “retired” cells do…
Newly discovered brain network offers clues to social cognition
By studying rhesus monkeys, researchers have identified a brain network dedicated to processing social interactions…
New coral reef fish species shows rare parental care behavior
The vast majority of coral reef fish produce large numbers of young that disperse into…
Smoking out sources of in-home air pollution
An ambitious study has investigated various factors that contribute to air pollution inside the house….
Resurrecting identities in the Andes
Ancient people were complex just like you, but until recently, archaeologists’ understanding of human identities…
Cancer therapy may work in unexpected way, study finds
Antibodies to the proteins PD-1 and PD-L1 have been shown to fight cancer by unleashing…
Customized, frequent emails show promise in tobacco cessation
Smokers who received frequent, tailored emails with quitting tips, motivational messages, and social support had…
Natural resistance to malaria linked to variation in human red blood cell receptors
Researchers have discovered that protection from the most severe form of malaria is linked with…
History of Titan’s landscape resembles that of Mars, not Earth
In a paper published in Science, researchers report that Titan, like Mars but unlike Earth,…