An international research team coordinated by the Fritz Lipmann Institute, Jena, Germany, has now discovered an X-linked genetic variant that is associated…
Covalent cross-linking of proteins to stabilize structures or to produce polymers is becoming increasingly important for various applications. The enzyme…
In the pharmaceutical but especially in the cosmetic industry is a high demand for new substances or substance combinations originating from natural resources….
“We can watch for years and see almost nothing happen. This is bad news for people trying to understand Titan's meteorological cycle, as not only do things…
The researchers demonstrated their new understanding of how the instrument – the atomic force microscope – works in water to show detailed properties of a…
This visual language should make it easier to exchange complex information, so that biological models are depicted more accurately, consistently, and in a more…
Canadian scientists uncover alarming invasion of round goby into Great Lakes tributaries: impact on endangered fishes likely to be seriousA team of scientists…
For years, scientists have been fascinated by the tantalizing possibilities of these particles for their potential applications in electronic display devices,…
The study published in Nature Genetics, provides vital insights into the cell biology of this neurological disorder and will lead to the development of…
Annual waste for certain crops can be up to 60% – which can mean up to £100,000 of lost revenue for an average farm every year, according to farmers who were…
The brute force of Bacillus anthracis, the ancient scourge that causes anthrax, can sweep through and overpower a two-ton animal in under 72 hours. But when it…
In a study published online in Genome Research (www.genome.org), scientists have used genome sequencing to unlock new secrets about these magnetic microbes…
The mapping operation is using 40-pound Insitu ScanEagles equipped with infrared cameras. The aircraft have collected data that has allowed fire personnel to…
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory researchers have devised a versatile hybrid platform that uses lipid-coated nanowires to build prototype…
Weeks' lab recently captured the first images of what's actually happening in this fuzzy area of the crystal/liquid interface. The lab's data, published this…
Schizophrenia waits silently until a seemingly normal child becomes a teenager or young adult. Then it swoops down and derails a young life.Scientists have not…