A team of TU Delft scientists led by Professor Vandersypen seeks to create better and more…
Historical migrations left genetic footprints on the Irish genome
A genome-wide study of the people of Ireland reveals a previously hidden genetic landscape, shaped through…
Think of honeybees as ‘livestock,’ not wildlife, argue experts
The 'die-off' events occurring in honeybee colonies that are bred and farmed like livestock must not…
Do our mitochondria run at 50 degrees C?
Our body temperature is held at a fairly steady 37.5°C, and the assumption has always been…
A ‘marine motorhome for microbes’: Oceanic plastic trash conveys disease to coral reefs
For coral reefs, the threat of climate change and bleaching are bad enough. An international research…
Tiny particles have outsize impact on storm clouds, precipitation
Tiny particles fuel powerful storms and influence weather much more than has been appreciated, according to…
Ancient Eurasian DNA sequencing is revealing links with modern humans
Until recently, very little was known about the genetic relationship between modern humans of the Upper…
Developing a roadside test for marijuana intoxication isn’t as easy as it sounds
As marijuana legalization gains momentum in the United States, researchers worry about keeping the public safe,…
Scientists discover stem cells that build a fly’s nervous system
Scientists have uncovered new insights into how stem cells transform into brain cells that control leg…
Discovery offers new genetic pathway for injured nerve regeneration
Researchers on the hunt for genes involved in regenerating critical nerve fibers came away with a…