For the first time biologists have made a full family tree of the world's spiders, giving…
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How do metals interact with DNA?
Since a couple of decades, metal-containing drugs have been successfully used to fight against certain types…
After the epigenome: The epitranscriptome
A new article explains that RNA also has its own spelling and grammar, just like DNA.…
Sea urchin spines could fix bones
More than 2 million procedures every year take place around the world to heal bone fractures…
‘Lab-on-a-glove’ could bring nerve-agent detection to a wearer’s fingertips
There's a reason why farmers wear protective gear when applying organophosphate pesticides. The substances are very…
Minitablets help medicate picky cats
Of all pets, cats are often considered the most difficult ones to medicate. Very small minitablets…
Diabetes researchers discover way to expand potent regulatory cells
For parents, storing their newborn baby's umbilical cord blood is a way to preserve potentially lifesaving…
Premature infants in NICUs do better with light touch, study affirms
When premature infants were given more 'supportive touch' experiences, including skin-to-skin care and breastfeeding, their brains…
Sinking of seal beach wetlands tied to ancient quakes
When geologists went in search for evidence of ancient tsunamis along Southern California’s coastal wetlands, they…
New cell membrane fusion model challenges dogma
Membrane fusion lies at the heart of many cell functions—from the secretion of antibodies to the…