Nano drops a million times smaller than a teardrop explodes 19th century theory

Droplets emanating from a molecular 'nano-tap' would behave very differently from those from a household tap…

Infection biology: What makes Helicobacter so adaptable?

The bacterial pathogen Helicobacter pylori owes its worldwide distribution to its genetic adaptability. Microbiologists have identified…

More efficient system to reprogram stem cells

Induced pluripotent stem cells, the workhorse of many regenerative medicine projects, start out as differentiated cells…

Climate of North American cities will shift hundreds of miles in one generation

In one generation, the climate experienced in many North American cities is projected to change to…

Once seen as nerve cells’ foot soldier, the axon emerges as decision-maker

New research reveals that parts of the neuron are far more complex than once thought.

Scientists provide new insight on gene mutations associated with autism

A novel investigation into the impacts of neuronal mutations on autism-related characteristics in humans has been…

Accelerated risk of mobility loss for people aged 60+ tied to excess weight/inactivity

The combination of excess weight/obesity and an inactive lifestyle represents a powerful joint risk factor for…

New AI toolkit is the ‘scientist that never sleeps’

Researchers have developed a new AI-driven platform that can analyze how pathogens infect our cells with…

Walking simulation games signal a new literary genre

Walking simulation games signal a new literary genre Research has revealed that walking simulations are blurring…

Improving geothermal HVAC systems with mathematics

Sustainable heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, such as those that harness low-enthalpy geothermal energy, are…