Genomic recycling: Ancestral genes take on new roles

One often hears about the multitude of genes we have in common with chimps, birds or…

An original method of cooling ions could have new and interesting uses

When investigating atoms, scientists face a challenge: At room temperature, individual atoms in a gas have…

Six new sponge species and new symbiotic associations from the Indonesian coral triangle

The Indonesian coral reefs, located in the so-called coral triangle, are considered amongst the richest and…

Wireless high-speed data and power transfer integrated

Researchers have developed a system that can simultaneously deliver watts of power and transmit data at…

How bacteria hinder chemotherapy

Scientists have found bacteria in pancreatic tumors that metabolize a common drug, explains a new report.

Sheep gene insights could help farmers breed healthier animals

Fresh insights into the genetic code of sheep could aid breeding programs to improve their health…

Altitude training for cancer-fighting cells

Oxygen starvation could toughen up immune T cells for cancer immunotherapy, reports a team of investigators.

More efficient use of raw materials with the aid of ‘molecular conveyor belts’

Making valuable products, such as fuels, synthetic materials or pharmaceuticals, from renewable raw materials is to…

Antimalarial drug combined with light sensitive molecules for promising treatment of cancer

Scientists have discovered that a combination of artemisinin, which is a potent anti-malarial drug, and aminolaevulinic…

Welfare of zoo animals set to improve

The wellbeing of zoological animals is set to improve following the successful trial of a new…