Millipede legs grow in an unexpected way, according to new research. Previously, it was thought that…
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New cell-killing toxin discovered in an environmental pathogen
Using the Australian Synchrotron researchers at the La Trobe Institute for Molecular Science (LIMS) and the…
The myth of the fast learner
Learning science experts from Carnegie Mellon University’s Human Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) wanted to know why…
Alignment of galaxies millions of light years away supports general relativity
Scientists from research institutions including Kyoto University have confirmed that the intrinsic alignments of galaxies have…
Gene-silencing complexes join forces to inactivate X chromosomes
RIKEN researchers have shed new light on the roles two protein complexes play in the enigmatic…
Rodents sent to the ISS reveal possible links between gut bacteria and bone loss in microgravity
The bone density of astronauts—of both the human and rodent variety—decreases in space. Researchers report on…
Investigating the role of loops, flags and DNA tension in the spatial organization of chromosomes
Two protein complexes carry the major responsibility for the spatial organization of chromosomes in our cell…
Study links 'stuck' stem cells to hair turning gray
Certain stem cells have a unique ability to move between growth compartments in hair follicles, but…
Novel nanocages for delivery of small interfering RNAs
Small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) are novel therapeutics that can be used to treat a wide range…
Real-time monitoring may improve understanding of fracture dynamics
Fractures in Earth’s subsurface play an important role in our energy systems—from providing pathways to extract…