An ancient, dolphin-like marine reptile resembles its distant relative in more than appearance, according to an…
Scientists design way to track steps of cells’ development
Scientists have developed a new tool described as a 'flight data recorder' for developing cells, illuminating…
Sea invertebrate sheds light on evolution of human blood, immune systems
Botryllus schlosseri, a marine invertebrate that lives in underwater colonies resembling fuzzy pinheads clinging to rocks,…
Guiding the smart growth of artificial intelligence
A new article provides a comprehensive look at the development of an ethical framework, code of…
A microbe’s membrane helps it survive extreme environments
Within harsh environments like hot springs, volcanic craters and deep-sea hydrothermal vents -- uninhabitable by most…
Using drones to simplify film animation
Producing realistic animated film figures is a highly complex technical endeavour. Researchers have now shown how…
Infections during childhood increase the risk of mental disorders
A new study shows that the infections children contract during their childhood are linked to an…
Possible alterations in the DNA involved in cancer
The study shows the role of the protein PIF1, capable of undoing different structures in these…
30 years of experimental evolution results in a new sex chromosome
Researchers report new findings of an experimental evolutionary project that ran for 30 years on the…
Type 2 diabetes: A therapeutic avenue is emerging
Restoring the action of insulin is one of the keys to fighting type 2 diabetes. Researchers are…