Animal Tracking using Genetically Modified Organisms
The direct manipulation of an organism’s genes to change or improve certain characteristics is referred to as genetic engineering. The vast majority of work on…
Biology
Underwater Adhesives Made Simple by Synthetic Biology
Several marine organisms, including mussels, secrete adhesive proteins that allow them to adhere to various surfaces in seawater. This appealing underwater adhesion property has sparked…
Produce Bacteria to Keep Us Healthy
Good bacteria fight off bad bacteria and restore balance within your body, making you feel better. Good bacteria keep you healthy by boosting your immune…
Microrobots that change Shape Deliver Drugs to Cancer Cells
Chemotherapy is effective in treating many types of cancer, but the side effects can be devastating to the rest of the body. Drugs delivered directly…
A New Class of Antibacterial Molecules has been Discovered
Antibiotics are medications that are used to treat bacterial infections. They are ineffective against viruses and the majority of other infections. Antibiotics either kill or…
How do Moles Turn into Melanoma?
A common mole is skin growth that occurs when pigment cells (melanocytes) cluster together. The average adult has between 10 and 40 common moles. These…
The Function of a Strange Structure Discovered on Neurons
Researchers discovered that mysterious protein clusters found on neurons are calcium-signaling ‘hotspots’ that activate gene transcription, allowing neurons to produce important proteins. The discovery could…
Scientists Use Advanced Microscopes to Better Understand how Cells Break Down Proteins
Proteins are the fundamental components of all living organisms. They are essential for the construction, function, and control of the body’s tissues and organs, and…
Plants in the Arctic may not have the Carbon-Sequestration Potential that has been Predicted
According to a recent study from the University of Stirling, the environmental benefits of taller, shrubbier tundra plants in the Arctic may be exaggerated. According…
A Gene Involved in Production of Sperm Cells has been Identified
According to a new study, the Cdc42 gene is required for the correct polarity of Sertoli cells that support sperm production in mice. The findings…
Plants Made of Bio-based Polymers can be used as Fertilizer
Plastic waste can be extremely hazardous to the environment. Wouldn’t it be great if you could turn that plastic into fertilizer for your garden plants?…
Savannah Chimpanzees Serve as a Paradigm for Studying Human Evolution
Except for rare populations of chimpanzees that live in savannahs, which have high temperatures and limited seasonal rainfall, most great apes require lush forests in…
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