A double helix twisted around itself: this is the distinctive structure of DNA, which is made…
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Ancient, lost, mountains in the Karoo reveals the secrets of massive extinction event
A researcher studied the fossil-rich sediments present in the Karoo, deposited during the tectonic events that…
Hardy corals make their moves to build new reefs from scratch
Resilient species of coral can move to inhospitable areas and lay the foundations for new reefs,…
Dutch courage: Alcohol improves foreign language skills
A new study shows that bilingual speakers' ability to speak a second language is improved after…
Death by a thousand cuts? Not for small populations
New research provides a look at how certain species survive by evolving a greater ability to…
One step closer toward a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease?
Scientists have characterized a new class of drugs as potential therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and discovered…
New clues to treat Alagille Syndrome from zebrafish
A new study identifies potential new therapeutic avenues for patients with Alagille syndrome, a rare genetic…
Stiff fibers spun from slime
Nanoparticles from the secretion of velvet worms form recyclable polymer fibers.
Turning brain cells into skin cells
A new study reveals that it is possible to repurpose the function of different mature cells…
Nanoelectronics breakthrough could lead to more efficient quantum devices
Researchers have made a breakthrough that could help your electronic devices get even smarter. Their findings…