The guardian of the (epi-)genome

Toxicologists have found that the protein p53 continuously protects our cells from tumorigenesis by coordinating important…

Control hub for skin inflammation discovered

Inflammatory reactions in the skin can reduce damage from UV radiation or infections, but can also…

Cellular mechanisms explain differences in species biology and help us understand their evolution

Researchers have published a comprehensive study on the significance of species differences for the most central…

Now we know how plants steer clear of salt

To avoid salt in soil, plants can change their root direction and grow away from saline…

Clear window coating could cool buildings without using energy

As climate change intensifies summer heat, demand is growing for technologies to cool buildings. Now, researchers…

500 million year-old fossils reveal answer to evolutionary riddle

An exceptionally well-preserved collection of fossils discovered in eastern Yunnan Province, China, has enabled scientists to…

Water for drinking? Nope, water for batteries

A research team develops aqueous rechargeable batteries based on zinc anodes. Polymeric artificial interphase to improve…

DNA 'Nanotransporters' to treat cancer

Chemists specializing in nanotechnology draw inspiration from nature to create molecular transporters that optimize the release…

Morning blue light treatment improves sleep in patients with PTSD

Researchers explore a noninvasive, drug-free treatment that offers hope for healing from the severe symptoms of…

Male and female travelers' 'transformations'

A new study has revealed men and women experience change while travelling in similar ways. Consumers…