Studying the Neurological Mechanisms Underlying the Itch in Mice’s Eyes
The unpleasant effects of itchy skin are well known to those who have dry skin, dermatitis, or insect bites. The physiological mechanisms that cause itching…
Biology
Bacteria Thrive in the Mediterranean Sea’s Microfibers
Microfibers are extremely small fibers that are shed from synthetic textiles, such as those made from polyester and nylon. They are a major contributor to…
Red Blood Cells are Crammed into the Mirror-Coated Liver of Glassfrogs to Produce Transparency
Glassfrogs do not achieve transparency by packing red blood cells into their liver. Glassfrogs are a type of frog that are known for their transparent…
Researchers discover a Stem Cell Network in Prehistoric Fish
Stem cells are a type of cell that have the ability to divide and differentiate into various types of cells in the body. They are…
How Human Cells Produce the Zika Virus
When the Zika virus infects a human, it replicates within cells of the body, particularly in cells of the immune system. After the virus has…
An enhanced Hereditary Cancer Test is created by Researchers
Advances in genetic testing can help people identify their risk for inherited cancer and take steps to prevent or manage it. Hereditary cancer is caused…
Epigenetics is making Inroads into Cancer Treatment
Epigenetics is an emerging field that is beginning to have an impact on the clinical practice of cancer. Epigenetics refers to the study of changes…
The Life of Europasaurus as Revealed by its Inner Ear
Europasaurus was a small, herbivorous dinosaur that lived in what is now Europe during the Late Jurassic period, about 150 million years ago. It is…
Monitoring RNA Regulation at the Molecular Level
Molecular monitoring of RNA regulation involves techniques that allow researchers to study how RNA (ribonucleic acid) is regulated within cells. This can include techniques such…
The Epigenetic Emergency Switch enhances Immunity to Infections
Epigenetics refers to the study of changes in gene expression or cellular phenotype that do not involve changes to the underlying DNA sequence. Epigenetic regulation…
Testing on Zebrafish reveals a Gene that may be at the Root of Domestication
Queen Mary University of London researchers have demonstrated that zebrafish can provide genetic baz1b clues to the evolution of social behaviors in humans and domesticated…
Identifying Genes that will Aid Fruiting Plants in Drought Adaptation
Fruit production in plants is often sensitive to drought stress, as drought can reduce plant growth and fertility. There is ongoing research into identifying genes…
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