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Team proposes a new view on euchromatin in the cell
Scientists studying cells have long held the view that euchromatin, the part of chromatin that is…
Orangutans can make two sounds at the same time, similar to human beatboxing, study finds
Orangutans can make two separate sounds simultaneously, much like songbirds or human beatboxers, according to a…
Researchers identify molecular mechanism of cancer invasion
A cancerous tumor is the accumulation of cells uncontrollably dividing, some of which can invade other…
Tuberculosis therapy: Smallest particles could deliver drugs to the lungs
Therapy for the dangerous infectious disease of tuberculosis faces the challenge of pathogens frequently being resistant…
Q&A: Astrophysicists study primordial gases to investigate how galaxies are born
Studying the universe isn’t easy, and not just because of the massive distances involved. If you…
New protein scaffolds for assembling multi-enzyme systems with unprecedented control
Cell-free biocatalysis is being increasingly used as a substitute for conventional chemical catalysts, given that enzymes…
Better predictions of wildfire spread may sit above the treetops
When the skies above Palo Alto darkened with smoke from the Camp Fire in 2018, Stanford…
Researchers use light to make spins more efficient, easier to manipulate
Electronic devices run on the fundamental property that electrons’ charge helps them to move and generate…
Research team shows that a cell's membrane can be reversibly deformed with light
Membranes fulfill a variety of tasks in living cells: for example, they separate the cells from…