Chlorophyll may Recycle Antioxidants Biochemically
Chlorophyll, the green molecule that makes photosynthesis possible, may provide underappreciated dietary benefits, offering up yet one more reason to eat those leafy green vegetables.…
Biology
Scientists show that Electricity can be generated from Salty Water
Developing renewable energy sources is a top priority for scientists, policymakers, and communities as the world grapples with the realities of climate change and the…
RNA Origami can be Used in Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology brings together engineers and biologists to design and build novel biomolecular components, networks, and pathways, and then use these constructs to rewire and…
What Oxytocin Can Tell Us About Human Prosociality’s Evolution
Modern humans are characterized by their prosociality, a broad term that encompasses intraspecies empathy, social tolerance, cooperation and altruism. These facets of social cognition have…
Opioid Receptor Levels in Brown Fat are affected by Daylight Hours
Researchers from the Turku PET Centre, Finland, have observed that the length of daylight hours impacts opioid receptor levels in brown fat. When daylight hours…
Uncovering the Mysteries of ‘Glacier Flour’
The meltwater from glaciers carries thousands of tiny rock fragments into the sea. Using a special camera, researchers at the University of Oldenburg can make…
Identifying a Possible Source of Animal Pollination
An international team of researchers including Florian Etl and Jürg Schönenberger from the University ofVienna, Stefan Dötterl and Mario Schubert from the University of Salzburg,…
Crystal Traces in Fossil Leaves are a New Area of Study
In fossil leaves, puzzling structures are often visible under the microscope. Researchers at the University of Bonn have now been able to show for the…
How Tardigrades Deal with Cold Temperatures
Many limno-terrestrial tardigrades live in unstable habitats where they are subjected to extreme environmental conditions such as drought, heat, and subzero temperatures. Although tardigrades’ stress…
Antibiotic-resistant Bacteria are Weakened by Light Therapy
Antibiotics are standard treatments for fighting dangerous bacterial infections. Yet the number of bacteria developing a resistance to antibiotics is increasing. Researchers from Texas A&M…
Similar Brain Areas are Used by Songbirds and Drumming Woodpeckers
Songbirds are well-known for their sweet tones, but drummers may soon take over. Researchers report in PLOS Biology that woodpeckers, which do not sing but…
Enhanced Infection Control and Prevention Measures Are Needed as COVID-19 Transmission in Geriatric Acute Care Demonstrates
In a study that was just published in eLife, researchers from Switzerland and the UK discovered that there was less virus transmission between patients and…
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