DNA Microarray A DNA microarray is a grouping of microscopic DNA spots that are attached to a solid surface. A gene chip, also known as a DNA…
Paleobotany – a Branch of Botany Paleobotany is the branch of paleontology that studies plant fossils. It is the branch of botany concerned with the recovery and identification of plant remains…
Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) The Autoimmune Regulator (AIRE) is a protein that is essential for immune system regulation. It is a protein that is encoded by the AIRE gene…
Antigenic Variation Antigenic variation refers to the ability of certain microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites, to change their surface antigens in order to evade the…
Discovering an Explanation for the Milky Way’s Warp Though scientists have long known from observational data that the Milky Way is warped and has flared edges like a skirt, no one has been…
Engineers Tackle a Difficult-to-map Class of Materials Materials that are challenging to map can include complex structures, such as certain types of alloys, composites, or unconventional materials with unique properties. Materials scientists…
Friction Control at all Scales, from Small to Large Friction control is critical in a wide range of applications, from small-scale devices to large-scale industrial systems. At various scales, there are several methods for…
A Milky Way-like Galaxy was discovered in the Early Universe To observe and study distant galaxies, researchers use powerful telescopes and observatories such as the Hubble Space Telescope and the Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array (ALMA).…
Molecular Cellular Cognition – a branch of neuroscience Molecular cellular cognition (MCC) is a branch of neuroscience that studies cognitive processes using approaches that integrate molecular, cellular, and behavioral mechanisms. The development of…
Microbial Ecology Microbial ecology is the study of microorganisms in their natural environments, including their interactions with one another, other organisms, and the physical and chemical environments…
Malaria Therapy Malaria therapy is an antiquated medical procedure for treating diseases that involves the artificial injection of malaria parasites. Historically, it refers to a method of…
Antiseptic – an Antimicrobial Substance An antiseptic is a substance that is applied to living tissues, such as skin or mucous membranes, to either prevent or kill microorganisms. It is…