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Studying DNA breaks to protect future space travelers
Earth’s atmosphere shields life on the ground from cosmic radiation that can damage DNA. Astronauts in…
Mathematical framework explores how the brain keeps a beat
A new mathematical model demonstrates how neurons in the brain could work together to learn and…
50 US coal power plants shut under Trump
Fifty coal-fired power plants have shut in the United States since President Donald Trump came to…
Apple's 'most ambitious' retail store set for US capital
Half store, half museum, Apple’s new location in the US capital within a historic landmark is…
Uber to price IPO at $45, valuing company at $82 bn: source
Uber was preparing a share offering that values the global ridesharing giant at up to $82…
How sea level rise affects birds in coastal forests
When saltwater inundates coastal forests as sea levels rise, it kills salt-sensitive trees, leaving “ghost forests”…
Egg yolk precursor protein regulates mosquitoes' attraction to humans
Feeding mosquitoes sugar makes them less attracted to humans, a response that is regulated by the…
Plants and the art of microbial maintenance
It’s been known for centuries that plants produce a diverse array of medically-valuable chemicals in their…
Exploiting parasitic yeast to kill yeast pathogens
Insights into the genes and proteins involved in the predatory behavior of a parasitic yeast species…