It has been known in biology for a long time that the excited oxygen molecule…
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Novel genes identified that help suppress prostate and other cancers
New genes which help prevent prostate, skin and breast cancer development in mice have been…
‘Flying saucer’ quantum dots hold secret to brighter, better lasers
By carefully controlling the size of the quantum dots, researchers can ‘tune’ the frequency, or…
Tracing down linear ubiquitination
Researchers have developed a novel technology to decipher the secret ubiquitin code. Ubiquitin is a…
For this New Zealand parrot, ‘laughter’ is contagious
When people are feeling playful, they giggle and laugh, making others around them want to…
Primate-parasite network analyses show how germs jump from host to host
An extensive review of research on wild primate social networks and parasites underscores the importance…
TB/HIV co-infections up 40 percent across Europe over the last five years
New data show that new tuberculosis (TB) cases and deaths in the 53 countries of…
Molecular scale transporter with a twist, powered by liquid crystal defects
New experiments, supported by a theoretical model, show how defects forming loops around twisted plastic…
Hubble’s glittering frisbee galaxy
Hubble caught a cross-section of NGC 1448, a spiral galaxy located about 50 million light-years…
Unexpected, star-spangled find may lead to advanced electronics
Researchers have described a material that, when heated to about 450 degrees Celsius, transforms from…