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New sperm research could lead to cut in infertility rate
Sperm and mathematics don’t appear to be the likeliest of bedfellows, but new research bringing…
Cell extrusion mechanisms: Making sure to expel an unwanted cell
An international collaboration of researchers has revealed how epithelial cell extrusion is regulated by cell…
Study identifies molecule that limits excessive expansion of heart muscle cells
A research team has identified a protein that stops heart muscle cells from increasing in…
Screws that fit the body’s notches
Complex bone fractures are often set with titanium or steel screws and plates. However, if…
Robots help position interventional needles
Finding the ideal position for interventional needles – as used in biopsies, for instance –…
Breakthrough in harvesting energy from automotive shock absorbers
Boosting the fuel efficiency of motor vehicles by “harvesting” the energy generated by their shock…
Microplastics in agricultural soils: A reason to worry?
Microplastics are increasingly seen as an environmental problem of global proportions. While the focus to…
How sharks recycle toxic ammonia to keep their skin moist
The Pacific spiny dogfish shark is a master at recycling the ocean’s toxic ammonia and…
Why does our planet experience an ice age every 100,000 years?
Experts have offered up an explanation as to why our planet began to move in…