New bacterial defense mechanism of the CRISPR-Cas system uncovered

Researchers have found an unprecedented defense mechanism by which bacteria defend themselves against invading viruses. When…

A tale of two fishes: Biologists find male, female live-bearing fish evolve differently

Male and female live-bearing fish evolve differently: female evolution is influenced more strongly by natural selection,…

Ancient, massive asteroid impact could explain Martian geological mysteries

A colossal impact with a large asteroid early in Mars' history may have ripped off a…

Non-toxic alternative for next-generation solar cells

Researchers have demonstrated how a non-toxic alternative to lead could form the basis of next-generation solar…

Fused imaging reveals 16th-century writing hidden inside bookbinding

By fusing visible hyperspectral imaging with X-ray fluorescence, researchers have safely revealed Roman law code hidden…

Origin of modern dog has a single geographic origin, study reveals

By analyzing the DNA of two prehistoric dogs from Germany, an international research team has determined…

Environmental pollution exposure during pregnancy increases asthma risk for three generations

Exposure to environmental pollutants during pregnancy may increase the risk of asthma for as many as…

Antibiotic insight may help in battle against bacterial resistance

Bacteria or 'superbugs' that have adapted to resist multiple antibiotics are responsible for around 700,000 deaths…

Identification of PTPRZ as a drug target for cancer stem cells in glioblastoma

Scientists have shown that the enzymatic activity of PTPRZ is requisite for the maintenance of stem…

Optimal methods for administering children’s medications

New research aims to help solve the problem of dose optimization of children's medicines.