How pathogenic gene variants lead to heart failure

Cardiomyopathy is not a uniform disease. Rather, individual genetic defects lead to heart failure in different…

Single-cell approaches and deep learning to map all stages of fruit fly embryo development

Using the fruit fly, scientists have constructed a complete and detailed single-cell map of embryo development.…

These baboons borrowed a third of their genes from their cousins

Genetic analyses of baboons in Kenya reveals that most of them carry traces of hybridization in…

Insight into how the intestine repairs damaged tissue

Investigators have identified a component in the intestine that plays a critical role in repairing damaged…

Putting a new spin on the football spiral

Only a handful of researchers have studied why an American football flies in such a unique…

Water can't touch this sanded, powdered surface

Scientists and engineers have developed a one-step method involving sandpaper and powder to make robust superhydrophobic…

New way to calculate environmental impact of ammonia production

The production of ammonia, a major ingredient in fertilizers, involves greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists have quantified…

Sponge-like electrodes inspired by sugar cubes could improve medical monitoring

To monitor heart rhythms and muscle function, doctors often attach electrodes to a patient’s skin, detecting…

A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health

From the wide variety of sodas, candies and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear…

Smart microrobots learn how to swim and navigate with artificial intelligence

Researchers have been able to successfully teach microrobots how to swim via deep reinforcement learning, marking…