Measuring stress around cells

Tissues and organs in the human body are shaped through forces generated by cells, that push…

A ‘greener’ way to take the bitterness out of olives

Olives are staples of the Mediterranean diet, which has been linked to a reduced incidence of…

New study shows how vegans, vegetarians and omnivores feel about eating insects

Many non-vegan vegetarians and omnivores are open to including insects in their diet. For vegans, however,…

New heart valve modeling technique enables customized medical care for patients

Engineers develop noninvasive way to simulate repairs to the heart's mitral valve allowing surgeons to provide…

Waterproof graphene electronic circuits

Water molecules distort the electrical resistance of graphene, but a team of researchers has discovered that…

Discovery of blood vessel system in bones

A network of very fine blood vessels that connects bone marrow directly with the blood supply…

Genetic causes of tumors in salivary glands

Acinic cell carcinoma is the third most common malignant form of salivary gland cancer. These tumors…

Rembrandt’s impasto: Maestro’s techniques

Rembrandt van Rijn's paintings are renowned for their masterful representations of light and shadow and a…

Interaction between bacteria and immune cells protects the intestinal barrier

Conditions such as Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, a poor diet, overuse of certain drugs and…

Scientists demonstrate fractal light from lasers

Scientists have provided the first experimental evidence for fractal light from simple lasers and add a…