RNA modifications can encrypt the RNA code and are responsible for a very sophisticated control of…
Month: June 2018
Atomic-scale ping-pong
New experiments by researchers at the National Graphene Institute at the University of Manchester have shed…
Coconut oil prolongs life in peroxisomal disorders: fruit fly study
'Lorenzo's Oil' was to help a seriously ill boy suffering from a peroxisomal disorder (adrenoleukodystrophy/ALD). The…
The cells that control the formation of fat
Fat cells, or adipocytes, are at the center of nutritional and metabolic balance. Adipogenesis—the formation of…
Dry landscapes can increase disease transmission
In water-limited landscapes sick animals can have increased contact with healthy individuals, which can facilitate disease…
Mega-cruises are becoming copies of the great Las Vegas resorts
The productive improvements and innovations in the shipyards, which have made the mega ships possible, have…
Gene-edited pigs are resistant to billion dollar virus, study finds
Scientists have produced pigs that can resist one of the world's most costly animal diseases, by…
New screening tool could help diagnose early cognitive decline in dementia from home
An international team of scientists have developed a new way to screen for age-related cognitive decline…
Dogs understand what’s written all over your face
Dogs are capable of understanding the emotions behind an expression on a human face. This study…
People who feel threatened by vegetarianism more likely to care less about animals
New research suggests that if people perceive the rise of vegetarianism as a threat to their…