When it divides, a stem cell has a choice: produce more stem cells or turn…
Category: Science
X-ray to study micronutrients in human minibrains
It is consensus that mothers’ diet has critical effects on fetal development, and the absence…
Discovering what shapes language diversity
Scientists have used a form of simulation modeling to study the processes that shape language…
Genetic tool to improve arsenic studies
Arsenic-contaminated drinking water impacts millions of people worldwide. Groundwater contamination is primarily caused by microbes…
New study of ferroelectrics offers roadmap to multivalued logic for neuromorphic computing
Research lays out a theoretical map to use ferroelectric material to process information using multivalued…
Newfound effect of cancer drug may expand its use
A drug first designed to prevent cancer cells from multiplying has a second effect: it…
Hubble sees spiral in Andromeda
The Andromeda constellation is one of the 88 modern constellations and should not be confused…
Epilepsy drug discovered in fish model shows promise in small pediatric clinical trial
‘Bench-to-bedside’ describes research that has progressed from basic science in animal models that has led…
Giant flying reptile ruled ancient Transylvania
A giant pterosaur – a toothless flying reptile with a 10 metre wingspan – may…
Baby’s sex plays a role in pregnant woman’s immunity
Women have claimed for years that their bodies react differently whether they’re pregnant with a…