Materials scientists build a synthetic system with compartments like real cells

Polymer chemists and materials scientists have achieved some notable advances that mimic Nature, but one of…

Certain metabolites linked to stem cell function in the intestine

Researchers have found that high levels of ketone bodies, molecules produced by the breakdown of fat,…

Scorpion toxin that targets 'wasabi receptor' may help solve mystery of chronic pain

Researchers have discovered a scorpion toxin that targets the ‘wasabi receptor,’ a chemical-sensing protein found in…

Community Letter regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program

Community Letter regarding NASA’s Lunar Discovery and Exploration Program Click here for original story,…

Rising summer heat could soon endanger travelers on annual Muslim pilgrimage

Over two million Muslim travelers just finished the annual religious pilgrimage to Mecca, Saudi Arabia, traveling…

Are we really protecting rivers from pollution? It's hard to say, and that's a problem

More public and private resources than ever are being directed to protecting and preserving aquatic ecosystems…

Slow electrons to combat cancer

Slow electons can be used to destroy cancer cells – but how exactly this happens has…

E-cigs can trigger same lung changes seen in smokers, emphysema

Scientists found that the lungs of vapers — like the lungs of smokers — have elevated…

Computer model could help test new sickle cell drugs

A new computer model that captures the dynamics of the red blood cell sickling process could…

Enzyme that helps protect us from stress linked to liver cancer growth

An enzyme induced by stress to help reduce production of damaging free radicals is also used…