A new material that is as stiff as metal but flexible enough to withstand strong vibrations…
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Where did broadleaved evergreen trees survive during the last glacial period in Japan?
Scientists have modeled the phylogeographic relationships and demographic changes of Castanopsis sieboldii, which is a dominant…
Ciprofloxacin has dramatic effects on the mitochondrial genome
A study investigated the effect of ciprofloxacin on mitochondria, the important cell organelles in our body…
Mediterranean diet prevents a leading cause of blindness, study suggests
Evidence is mounting that a poor diet plays an important role in the development of age-related…
Keeping our cells stable: A closer look at microtubules
Microtubules help to regulate cell structure throughout our bodies. A group of researchers have used cryo-electron…
Artificial sweeteners have toxic effects on gut microbes
The collaborative study indicated relative toxicity of six artificial sweeteners (aspartame, sucralose, saccharine, neotame, advantame, and…
Eco-friendly nanoparticles for artificial photosynthesis
Researchers have developed a nanoparticle type for novel use in artificial photosynthesis by adding zinc sulfide…
Focus on neuroscience, nociception to improve anesthesia, paper says
By focusing on nervous system circuits of nociception, the body's sensing of tissue damge, anesthesiologists can…
Psychotropic polypharmacy is common in Alzheimer’s disease
Up to half of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD) use a psychotropic drug, and one in…
Leishmaniasis: Genes key to identifying drug resistant parasites in Brazil
Researchers have identified genes in a parasite that could help clinicians predict drug treatment outcomes for…