A team of researchers with the Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT has found evidence showing…
Location is everything for plant cell differentiation
While the fate of most human cells is determined by their lineage—for example, renal stem cells…
A superior, low-cost catalyst for water-splitting
In a significant step toward large-scale hydrogen production, researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)…
Anger more harmful to health of older adults than sadness
Anger may be more harmful to an older person's physical health than sadness, potentially increasing inflammation,…
Scientists find link between digital media use and depression in Chinese adolescents
Adolescents in China who either spend more time on screen activities, such as watching TV or…
Innovative mechanobiology research expands understanding of cells
Researchers have developed a new technology that allows them to probe cell changes without disturbing the…
Scientists grow precursors for human pigment cells
Our hair, skin and eyes are colored by a pigment called melanin, which is produced by…
Specific identification of chronic lung disease in premature babies
Infants born prematurely frequently develop a form of chronic lung disease known as Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Previously,…
New clues about how ancient galaxies lit up the Universe
NASA's Spitzer Space Telescope has revealed that some of the Universe's earliest galaxies were brighter than…
Wild red deer contribute to the preservation of open landscapes
Similar to farm animals such as cattle or sheep, wild red deer grazing in open landscapes…