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Can viruses hijack their hosts' circadian rhythms?
Our lives are so often dictated by time—it seems like we are not the only ones. …
Optogenetics: A novel light sensor built from algal enzymes
The unicellular green alga Chlamydomonas reinhardtii has already given research a massive boost: One of its…
People with severe gum disease may be twice as likely to have increased blood pressure
Research shows that periodontitis, severe gum disease, is linked to higher blood pressure in otherwise healthy…
Artificial intelligence as a co-driver
Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming more common in many branches of industry and online retailing. Traditional…
Cells rely on their crampons to avoid slipping
Scientists have highlighted the key role of a protein called paxillin, which enables cells to perceive…
How proteins organize themselves: Complex process may have simple explanation
Life is messy, even at microscopic and molecular level, but Michigan State University researchers have shown…
Exploring the moon's shadowed regions using beamed energy
In less than three years, astronauts will return to the moon for the first time since…
Very bright fireball over southern Spain on March 28, 2021
A very bright fireball was recorded over southern Spain at about 04:21 UTC on March 28,…
Measuring shoreline retreat
Climate change is having an undeniable influence on coastal areas. A substantial proportion of the world’s…