Livestock and dairying led to dramatic social changes in ancient Mongolia

The movement of herders and livestock into the eastern steppe is of great interest to researchers,…

Higher wheat yields and protein content on the horizon

A team of international researchers has discovered a way to produce higher quality wheat. The scientists…

Designer neurons offer new hope for treatment of Parkinson's disease

Scientists describe a process for converting non-neuronal cells into functioning neurons able to take up residence…

Multiple sclerosis: Glatiramer acetate compatible with breastfeeding, study suggests

For patients suffering from multiple sclerosis (MS), becoming a mother is fraught with difficult questions: is…

Novel supramolecular CRISPR-Cas9 carrier enables more efficient genome editing

CRISPR-Cas9 is considered a revolutionary gene editing tool, but its applications are limited by a lack…

One particle on two paths: Quantum physics is right

The famous double slit experiment shows that particles can travel on two paths at the same…

Scientists study links between obesity, age and body chemistry

A team of scientists is making inroads in understanding the relationship between certain enzymes that are…

Hepatitis: 3D structure determination of the 'gateway' to the liver

Scientists have published a ground-breaking study of the structure and function of a central protein in…

Structure of 'gliding bird' plant protein could lead to better crops

When pathogens attack, the NPR1 protein steps in to control a plant’s immune response. Scientists have…

Gut microbiome composition predictive of patient response to statins

Researchers show that different patient responses to statins can be explained by the variation in the…