Snakes disembowel and feed on the organs of living toads in a first for science

While the majority of snakes would normally swallow their prey whole, the Small-banded Kukri Snake seems…

Fungal compound inhibits important group of proteins

Researchers in the group of Jeroen den Hertog, in collaboration with researchers in Leiden, have found…

New machine to probe the ultrafast motion of matter

Researchers have established a novel high-frequency laser facility at the University of Tokyo. The coherent extreme…

Lipids, lysosomes, and autophagy: The keys to preventing kidney injury

Lysosomes are cellular waste disposal organelles containing potent enzymes. These enzymes can cause cellular damage if…

Analysis of wild tomatoes elucidates genetic basis underlying fruit traits

Wild tomato species represent a rich gene pool for numerous desirable traits lost during domestication. An…

Increasing stability decreases ocean productivity, reduces carbon burial

As the globe warms, the atmosphere is becoming more unstable, but the oceans are becoming more…

Natural capital a missing piece in climate policy

Clean air, clean water and a functioning ecosystem are considered priceless. Yet the economic value of…

Surplus sugar helps whiteflies detoxify plant defenses

When attacking crucifers, the sap-sucking whitefly Bemisia tabaci can activate the chemical defenses of these plants.…

Inside mitochondria and their fascinating genome

Mitochondria are present in all eukaryotic cells: in our cells, in mammalian cells, in the cells…

Scientists use 'genomic time travel' to discover new genetic traits to breed more productive, resilient African cattle

Scientists announced today the discovery of a new set of detailed genetic markers and information in…