Impact of climate change on microbial biodiversity

New research indicates that the impact of climate change on biodiversity depends on how much human…

Rejuvenating the brain’s disposal system

A characteristic feature of Alzheimer's disease is the presence of so called amyloid plaques in the…

Artificial leaf as mini-factory for drugs

To produce drugs sustainably and cheaply, anywhere you want. Whether in the middle of the jungle…

Scientists crack genetic code determining leaf shape in cotton

Researchers know that the variation in leaf shapes can mean big differences in a farmer's bottom…

Food withdrawal results in stabilization of important tumor suppressor

Tumor suppressors stop healthy cells from becoming cancerous. Researchers have found that p53, one of the…

Driverless platoons: Analysis finds autonomous trucks that drive in packs could save time and fuel

Engineers have studied a simple vehicle-platooning scenario and determined the best ways to deploy vehicles in…

Scientists build bacteria-powered battery on single sheet of paper

Researchers have created a bacteria-powered battery on a single sheet of paper that can power disposable…

Routine drug screening should be part of primary care settings, study recommends

Drug misuse is so prevalent in Tijuana and East Los Angeles that community clinics in those…

One more piece in the puzzle of liver cancer identified

Scientists are one step closer to unraveling the mechanisms behind liver cancer. The researchers discovered that…

Light-induced vesicle explosions to mimic cellular reactions

Cells are the site of a multitude of chemical reactions, the precision of which is envied…