How Humans Influenced a Tropical Paradise’s Evolution
In a new paper published in Molecular Ecology, researchers from Flinders University investigate the relationship between the spread of Homalictus fijiensis, a common bee in…
Biology
Chromaffin Cell (Structure, Functions)
The proliferation of chromaffin cells, also known as pheochromocytes, in the rat adrenal medulla rapidly decreases after birth. In animals, these neuroendocrine cells are usually…
Stone Age Raves were a Thing, Elk Teeth Ornaments that Created Trippy Soundscapes Suggest
Mesolithic hunter-gatherers living in northern Siberia performed great dances during which clan members shook their clothes with cool teeth and made three-dimensional rhythmic sounds that…
Catecholamine (Structure, Function)
A catecholamine (/ˌkætəˈkoʊləmiːn/; abbreviated CA) is a naturally occurring amine that acts as a neurotransmitter and a hormone in the body. Catechol can exist as…
Norepinephrine (Structure, Functions)
Norepinephrine (NE), also known as noradrenaline (NA) or noradrenalin, is a catecholamine hormone found in the sympathetic nervous system that acts as a neurotransmitter. It…
Gut Microbiome in the Digestive Tract is linked with Various Health Conditions
The gut microbiota varies greatly between individuals, but within-individual variation is relatively stable over time. A functional core microbiome supported by abundant bacterial taxa appears…
Scientists Claim to have Finally Sequenced the Entire Human Genome
DNA makes up an organism’s genome, or genetic material (bacteria, virus, potato, human). Each organism has its own DNA sequence, which is made up of…
Scientists are Unraveling the Reversible Changes of the Gut’s Microbiome
Bacterial cells outnumber human cells by at least a factor of ten. This community, known as the microbiome, may play a role in regulating one’s…
Scientists developed Polypeptide-based Materials effective for Delivering Gene Therapies
Scientists have created polypeptide-based materials that can be used as vectors to deliver gene therapies. The platform is the first of its kind, allowing vectors…
Researchers designed a Drug-like compound that Blocks Malaria Parasite Life Cycle
Researchers have created a set of compounds that prevent the malaria parasite from bursting out of red blood cells and replicating. During their research, the…
Can you solve this Fruity Little Logical Riddle?
Welcome to the logical garden just outside Rationalville, where the fruits are absolutely delicious and reason reigns supreme. But don’t think that this is a…
Scientists Identify a Novel Genetic Mitochondrial Disorder by Analyzing DNA Samples
By analyzing DNA samples from three distinct families, a team of Japanese and European scientists discovers a new genetic mitochondrial disorder. The list of known…
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