While the broad architecture and organization of the human brain is universal, new research shows how…
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Biophysics: Geometry supersedes simulations
Physicists have introduced a new method that allows biological pattern-forming systems to be systematically characterized with…
Ribosome assembly: The final trimming step
Ribosomes synthesize all the proteins in cells. Studies mainly done on yeast have revealed much about…
New report projects severe coral bleaching globally in this century
The United Nations recently released a new report projecting future coral reef bleaching globally. …
COVID-19 patients survive in-hospital cardiac arrest at pre-pandemic rates
Resuscitation and survival rates of hospitalized COVID-19 patients who’ve had cardiac arrest are much higher than…
There are microplastics near the top of Mount Everest too
Researchers analyzing snow and stream samples have found evidence of microplastic pollution on Mount Everest. While…
Middle Stone Age populations repeatedly occupied West African coast
Researchers reveal evidence of Middle Stone Age occupations of the West African coast. Ranging from 62…
Biofriendly protocells pump up blood vessels
Researchers have prepared synthetic protocells coated in red blood cell fragments for use as nitric oxide…
Altered 'coat' disguises fatal brain virus from neutralizing antibodies
A genetic modification in the ‘coat’ of a brain infection-causing virus may allow it to escape…
Age is no barrier to successful weight loss
Obese patients over the age of 60 can lose an equivalent amount of weight as younger…