Little research has been conducted into the spread and distribution of fecal bacteria in rivers and,…
Screw-shaped bird sperm swim faster — but it comes at a cost
New research suggests that bird sperm cells with a spiral or screw-like shape swim faster than…
One way T cell function may fail in cancer
Researchers have discovered a mechanism by which one type of immune cell, CD8+ T cells, can…
Electricity-conducting bacteria yield secret to tiny batteries, big medical advances
These strange bacteria conduct electricity via a structure never before seen in nature -- a structure…
Think female race car drivers aren’t fit enough? Think again
In the world of racing, the debate on whether women are as fit as men behind…
Ready, steady, go: Steps in plant immune receptor activation
Two landmark studies provide unprecedented structural insight into how plant immune receptors are primed -- and…
Engineers develop novel techniques to trick object detection systems
New adversarial techniques developed by engineers can make objects 'invisible' to image detection systems that use…
Robots to autocomplete Soldier tasks
Smart phones autocorrect in texting, search engines autocomplete queries, and mapping applications redirect navigation in real-time…
Researchers identify ‘beauty spots’ in the genome
Genes play a role in determining the beauty of a person's face, but that role varies…
Scientists genetically engineer yeast to improve understanding of how cells work
Academics have genetically modified yeast cells to help scientists control how they react to their environment…