biological mechanism
UCSB scientists discover potential drug delivery system
“This work is important because when giving a drug to a patient, it circulates in the blood stream, but often doesn't get into the tissue,” said senior author…
Smoking increases risk of developing active TB
The research analyzed data from nearly 17,000 individuals in Taiwan as part of Taiwan's 2001 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS).While past studies have…
Future Smart Materials May Emulate Fish
The remarkable ability of fish to maneuver in tight places, or to hover in one area efficiently, or to accelerate in a seemingly effortless fashion has…
Hormone levels contribute to stress resilience
It is important to understand what biological mechanisms contribute to an individual's capacity to be resilient under conditions of extreme stress, such as…
‘Microfluidic Palette’ May Paint Pictures of Bioprocesses
The masterpieces that spring from the talents of Rembrandt, Van Gogh and other artists often begin with the creation of a gradient of colors on a palette.In a…
Researchers discover evolutionary event underlying the origin of dachshunds, dogs with short legs
A single evolutionary event appears to explain the short, curved legs that characterize all of today's dachshunds, corgis, basset hounds and at least 16 other…