Investing in children’s futures feels like the right thing to do, and now it turns out…
Electrifying insights into how bodies form
At first glance, Mike Levin’s lab looks like any standard biology lab with its shelves of…
Gatekeepers of the genome
Transcription factors control gene activation in cells. By binding to specific segments of DNA, they enable…
Seabirds' cholesterol levels raised through plastic ingestion
A new study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed the range of impacts…
Bone tissue engineering—nano-glue polymer membranes for robust bone regeneration
In a new study now published on NPG Asia Materials, bioengineers report the development of a…
Siberian Smoke Heading Towards U.S. and Canada
Fires in the Siberian area of Russia are usually quite severe by this time of year…
Next step in producing magnetic organic molecules
A team has created new molecules with magnetic properties. In contrast to many earlier organic magnets,…
Non-lethal impacts of seabirds' plastic ingestion
A new study of seabirds that had ingested plastic debris has revealed a range of non-lethal…
Researchers estimate societal costs of the opioid epidemic
The devastating consequences of the opioid crisis are far-reaching in the United States, impacting public health…
Smartphone virus scanner is not what you think
The current leading method to assess the presence of viruses and other biological markers of disease…