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Extracellular forces help epithelial cells stick together
Different surfaces and organs of the body are covered by epithelial tissue, which is composed of…
The Arctic may influence Eurasian extreme weather events in just two to three weeks
Previous research studies have revealed how rising temperatures and melting ice in the Arctic may impact…
Repair instead of renew: Damaged powerhouses of cells have their own 'workshop mode'
If the energy supply of a cell is disturbed by damage, it can protect itself from…
Scientists find a fluctuating rising trend of open agricultural straw burning in Northeast China
Open biomass burning (OBB) has a significant impact on regional air quality, especially on the heavy…
New supramolecular copolymers driven by self-sorting of molecules
Researchers in Japan have succeeded in creating a new type of helicoidal supramolecular polymer. The process…
Fossil trove sheds light on ancient antipodean ecology
The oldest known animals and plants preserved in amber from Southern Gondwana are reported in Scientific…
Genetic self-activation maintains plant stem cells
Branching allows plants to occupy space in three dimensions, an innovation considered essential for their adaption.…
Climate-related disasters increase risks of conflict in vulnerable countries, research shows
Lead author Tobias Ide from the University of Melbourne said the disasters include storms, floods and…
Researchers forecast longer, more extreme wildfire seasons
In California, a changing climate has made autumn feel more like summer, with hotter, drier weather…