Tuning biomolecular receptors for affinity and cooperativity

Our biological processes rely on a system of communications — cellular signals — that set off…

World's first agreed guidance for people with diabetes to exercise safely

An academic has helped draw up a landmark agreement amongst international experts, setting out the world’s…

High-sugar diet can damage the gut, intensifying risk for colitis

Mice fed diets high in sugar developed worse colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD),…

Direction decided by rate of coin flip in quantum world

Flip a coin. Heads? Take a step to the left. Tails? Take a step to the…

Touch and taste? It's all in the tentacles

Scientists identified a novel family of sensors in the first layer of cells inside the suction…

Spring-run and fall-run Chinook salmon aren't as different as they seem

Historically, spring-run and fall-run Chinook salmon have been considered as separate subspecies, races, ecotypes, or even…

A groundbreaking genetic screening tool for human organoids

Researchers have developed CRISPR-LICHT, a revolutionary technology that allows genetic screens in human tissues such as…

Molecular compass for cell orientation

Plants have veins that transport nutrients through their body. These veins are highly organized. The hormone…

Study of ancient dog DNA traces canine diversity to the Ice Age

A global study of ancient dog DNA presents evidence that there were different types of dogs…

About Half of Sun-Like Stars Could Host Rocky, Potentially Habitable Planets

About Half of Sun-Like Stars Could Host Rocky, Potentially Habitable Planets Click here for…