Insights into versatile molecular death switch

The enzyme caspase-8 regulates different modes of cell death, according to new research. Click…

What keeps cells in shape? New research points to 2 types of motion

The health of cells is maintained, in part, by 2 types of movement of their nucleoli.…

Coastal fog linked to high levels of mercury found in mountain lions, study finds

Researchers have discovered elevated levels of mercury in mountain lions, the latest indication that the neurotoxin…

New modeling will shed light on policy decisions' effect on migration from sea level rise

A new modeling approach can help researchers, policymakers and the public better understand how policy decisions…

SpaceX Cargo Mission to Carry a Diverse Set of ISS National Lab-sponsored Payloads

SpaceX Cargo Mission to Carry a Diverse Set of ISS National Lab-sponsored Payloads Click…

Forests face climate change tug of war

Increased carbon dioxide allows plants to photosynthesize more and use less water. But warmer temperatures drive…

Tendon stem cells could revolutionize injury recovery

The buildup of scar tissue makes recovery from torn rotator cuffs, jumper’s knee, and other tendon…

Scientists suggest new solution to the rare-disease problem

An international team of data scientists and rare disease specialists write that they’ve come up with…

Cutting neurodegeneration associated with dementia, in animal models

Korean research team made up of Dr. Hyung-Jun Kim and Shinrye Lee of KBRI, and professor…

Asteroid 2019 WG2 flew past Earth at 0.47 LD

A newly discovered asteroid designated 2019 WG2 flew past Earth at a distance of 0.47 LD…