Genetics of cholesterol point to possible drug targets for heart disease, diabetes

From the DNA of nearly 300,000 veterans, scientists have singled out a handful of genetic mutations…

Chemists develop highly porous material, more precious than diamonds

Researchers broke a world record: DUT-60 is a new crystalline framework with the world's highest specific…

Microresonators offer a simpler approach to sensing with light pulses

Researchers have found a way to implement an optical sensing system by using spatial multiplexing, a…

This wild plant could be the next strawberry

By combining genomics and gene editing, researchers have figured out how to rapidly bring a plant…

Dormant genes brought to life in new generations

The genetic differences in phyloplankton living in close geographic proximity can be great, something which long…

New research aims to help catch child killers

Violent crimes against children are especially abhorrent. New research will help law enforcement learn more from…

Designing a more productive corn able to cope with future climates

An international research team has found they can increase corn productivity by targeting the enzyme in…

Immune cells help older muscles heal like new

The immune system's macrophage cells are critical to growing muscle tissues in a lab, say the…

New, rare mechanism for ALL to relapse after CAR T cell therapy

A single leukemia cell, unknowingly engineered with the leukemia-targeting chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) lentivirus and infused…

Bold male birds fall faster and harder for their partners

Research has revealed that bold male birds focus on forming strong relationships with their future breeding…