Biology

Ancient Genomes reveal a previously unknown history of Human Evolution

Ancient Genomes reveal a previously unknown history of Human Evolution

Ancient genomes can provide valuable information about the evolutionary history of human populations. By analyzing DNA from ancient human remains, scientists can learn about the…
When the Body’s B cell Training Facilities are Open After Hours

When the Body’s B cell Training Facilities are Open After Hours

If germinal centers, which are tiny biological structures, are the immune system’s arsenals, producing antibodies to combat harmful pathogens, then B cells are its ammunition…
Plant Roots are Reprogrammed using Synthetic Genetic Circuits

Plant Roots are Reprogrammed using Synthetic Genetic Circuits

Synthetic genetic circuits are a type of technology that allows scientists to manipulate the genetic makeup of plants in order to change their behavior or…
Chlamydiae Broaden our Understanding of the Evolution of Intracellular Bacteria

Chlamydiae Broaden our Understanding of the Evolution of Intracellular Bacteria

Chlamydiae are a group of obligate intracellular bacteria that have a unique life cycle, characterized by both a replicative, reticulate stage inside host cells and…
Bacterial Collective Movement Modeling

Bacterial Collective Movement Modeling

There are several models that have been proposed to describe the collective movement of bacteria, also known as bacterial swarm behavior. One such model is…
Hemoglobin Levels in Deep Tissues are Monitored through a Skin Patch

Hemoglobin Levels in Deep Tissues are Monitored through a Skin Patch

A wearable skin patch that monitors hemoglobin in deep tissues would use a technology called transdermal optical spectroscopy (TOS) to non-invasively measure the concentration of…
Key Neurons that Keep Mammals’ Bodies at a Regular Temperature have been Identified Through Research

Key Neurons that Keep Mammals’ Bodies at a Regular Temperature have been Identified Through Research

According to studies from Nagoya University in Japan, the preoptic area of the brain has a group of neurons known as EP3 neurons that are…
Studying the Neurological Mechanisms Underlying the Itch in Mice’s Eyes

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…
Bacteria Thrive in the Mediterranean Sea’s Microfibers

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

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

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

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…
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