Scientists prove that a gene editing technique used for substituting a single nucleotide in the genome…
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A little inhibition shapes the brain’s GPS
A specific class of inhibitory neurons have been found in the cerebral cortex that plays a…
Promiscuity slows down evolution of new species
Promiscuity mixes up the gene pool and dilutes genetic differences between populations, slowing down the evolution…
Key mechanism in the plant defense against fungal infections
Fungi cause important crop losses and pose a serious risk for human and animal health. A…
Mild, wet summer in the midwest predicted by weather expert
A professor of atmospheric science says normal temperatures and average rainfall this summer should help boost…
New technology can detect tiny ovarian tumors
A highly sensitive way to reveal ovarian tumors has now been developed by researchers. In tests…
Hubble spots auroras on Uranus
A composite image of Uranus by Voyager 2 and two different observations made by Hubble shows…
What triggers a high-school student to suddenly drop out?
Divorcing parents, a car accident, a job layoff or any other major stressful event can provoke…
The role of a telomere capping complex in cancer revealed
Scientists have unveiled part of the protein complex that protects telomeres—the ends of our chromosomes. Telomeres…
Avocados may help combat the metabolic syndrome
A new review investigates the effects of avocados on different components of metabolic syndrome, which is…