Groundbreaking poplar study shows trees can be genetically engineered not to spread

The largest field-based study of genetically modified forest trees ever conducted has demonstrated that genetic engineering…

Quiet viruses alter body’s response to vaccines, pathogens

Researchers have shown that low levels of cytomegalovirus (CMV) have a significant impact on microbe and…

New research opens door to expanding stem cells available for transplants

Researchers have identified a way to expand blood-forming, adult stem cells from human umbilical cord blood…

A deeper look at severe asthma yields NET results

A new study models allergic lung inflammation and provides new insights into how asthma develops and…

Improved passphrases could make online experiences both user-friendly and secure

Human factors researchers' alternative passphrase systems showed significantly better user recall compared with existing systems.

The marriage of topology and magnetism in a Weyl system

Topology is a global aspect of materials, leading to fundamental new properties for compounds with large…

Eating crickets can be good for your gut, according to new clinical trial

A new clinical trial shows that consuming crickets can help support the growth of beneficial gut…

NASA assigns crews to first test flights, missions on commercial spacecraft

NASA has introduced the first U.S. astronauts who will fly on American-made, commercial spacecraft to and…

Engineered genetic machinery derived from E. coli delivers new amino acids to proteins

Approximately 15 years ago, scientists first saw the potential of an engineered, bacteria-derived genetic machinery for…

Each tropical tree species specializes in getting the nutrients it needs

Researchers looking for general patterns in the way tropical trees capture nutrients were surprised to find…