When do cancer-prone cells turn into full-blown cancer? A Rice University scientist and his colleague believe…
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Virus multiplication in 3-D
For viruses to multiply, they usually need the support of the cells they infect. In many…
The mathematics of prey detection in spider orb-webs
Spider webs are one of nature’s most fascinating manifestations. Many spiders extrude proteinaceous silk to weave…
Chemists' calculations may advance cancer prediction
A computational study by chemists showed the dynamics of tumor formation don’t necessarily correlate with clinical…
Scientists discover key neural circuit regulating alcohol consumption
New research pinpoints a specific neural circuit that when altered caused animal models to drink less…
Deforestation, erosion exacerbate mercury spikes near Peruvian gold mining
Scientists have developed a model that can predict the amount of mercury being released into a…
Zika vaccine protects both mom and fetus, but mom needs a higher dose when pregnant
Researchers showed, for the first time, that a single, higher dose of vaccination to a pregnant…
High-precision map of Antarctic ice sheet bed topography
Glaciologists have unveiled the most accurate portrait yet of the contours of the land beneath Antarctica’s…
Novel e-skin achieves self-powered hippocampal neural stimulation
Chinese scientists recently developed a flexible electronic skin (e-skin) capable of self-powered neural stimulation and inducing…
Deforestation, erosion exacerbate mercury spikes near Peruvian gold mining
Scientists from Duke University have developed a model that can predict the amount of mercury being…