Rare genetic disorders: New approach uses RNA in search for genetic triggers

In about half of all patients with rare hereditary disorders, it is still unclear what position…

Is Palmer amaranth developing traits that make it harder to control?

'Life history' traits may be contributing to crop losses by making Palmer amaranth more aggressive and…

Gut check: A molecule that balances the immune system in the gut

Researchers have identified a fundamental way immune cells in the gut learn the difference between good…

Charred flowers and the fossil record

One of the main types of fossil used to understand the first flowering plants (angiosperms) are…

When the rubber hits the road: Recycled tires create stronger concrete

Engineers have developed a more resilient type of concrete using recycled tires that could be used…

Study provides further support for genetic factors underlying addictions

Impairment of a particular gene raises increases susceptibility to opioid addiction liability as well as vulnerability…

Helium droplets offer new precision to single-molecule laser measurement

Chemical reactions necessarily involve molecules coming together, and the way they interact can depend on how…

Shining light on low-energy electrons

The classic method for studying how electrons interact with matter is by analyzing their scattering through…

Traditional treatment is better for iron-deficiency anemia, clinical trial shows

A clinical trial compared new and traditional treatments for iron-deficiency anemia and determined that the traditional…

Ammonia on-demand? Alternative production method for a sustainable future

Highly efficient ammonia synthesis at room temperature, with the highest yield ever reported, was just achieved.…