Immune systems develop 'silver bullet' defenses against common bacteria

Immune systems develop specific genes to combat common bacteria such as those found in food, new…

These bones were made for walking

The genetic changes that made it possible for humans to walk upright have been uncovered in…

Observing the long-postulated intermediate of catalytic amination reactions

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the structure and reactivity of rhodium-acylnitrenoid intermediates in…

Living together: Microbial communities are more than the sum of their parts

Microbial communities are widely used biotechnology suppliers for processes like manufacturing biofuels and new foods, or…

Detecting threats beyond the limits of human, sensor sight

A new patented software system can find the curves of motion in streaming video and images…

Powerhouse proteins protect heart cells from chemotherapy damage

Researchers have identified a process by which enzymes can help prevent heart damage in chemotherapy patients. …

Fueled by new chemistry, algorithm mines fungi for useful molecules

A newly described type of chemistry in fungi is both surprisingly common and likely to involve…

Hardship affects the gut microbiome across generations

A new study has shown that hardship experienced by mothers during their own childhood or during…

Researchers investigate new use for plastic bottles

For years, unrecycled plastic bottles have been dumped in landfills. Now, thanks to new research, those…

New catalyst could dramatically cut methane pollution from millions of engines

Today’s catalysts for removing unburnt methane from natural-gas engine exhaust are either inefficient at low, start-up…