Forests’ ability to survive and adapt to the disruptions wrought by climate change may depend, in…
Cancer cells hijack the 3D structure of DNA
In cancer, a lot of biology goes awry: Genes mutate, molecular processes change dramatically, and cells…
Mapping citrus microbiomes: The first step to finding plant-microbiome treasures
Due to their complexity and microscopic scale, plant-microbe interactions can be quite elusive. Each researcher focuses…
Active cavity solitons: Ultra-stable, high-power optical pulses for measuring light waves
Unlike the oscillations of sound waves, the oscillations of light are so fast that extremely complex…
Illinois researchers working to save ornate box turtles
A team of Illinois researchers is using dogs to track down a threatened species of turtle. …
Magnetic nanoparticles pull valuable elements from water sources
A clever idea to use magnetic nanoparticles to capture valuable materials from brines has blossomed into…
Scientists develop better way to block viruses that cause childhood respiratory infections
By engineering a short chunk of protein, or peptide, that can prevent the attachment of human…
Protein remodels intracellular membrane to help Legionella bacteria survive in host cells
Scientists at UT Southwestern have discovered a key protein that helps the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’…
It is time to create contracts all users can understand
Contracts today are complex and not user-friendly. The documents are written in black and white text,…
Friendly pelicans breed better
Captive pelicans that are free to choose their own friendships are more likely to breed successfully…