Messenger RNA, which can induce cells to produce therapeutic proteins, holds great promise for treating a variety of diseases. The
Month: January 2019
Microplastics and Plastic Additives Discovered in Ascidians All Along Israel’s Coastline
A new Tel Aviv University study finds that microplastics — tiny pieces of plastic ingested by aquatic life — are present in
Where will the world’s next Zika, West Nile or Dengue virus come from?
After collecting data and comparing it with every known mammal and bird species on Earth, scientists from the University of
Computers can be a real pain in the neck
It’s a posture so common we almost don’t notice it anymore: someone sitting at a computer jutting his or her
Discovery in cell development changes understanding of how genes shape early embryos
Our bodies hold roughly 14 trillion cells, each containing a nucleus with DNA measuring two meters long by 20 atoms
A model for describing the hydrodynamics of crowds
Precise simulations of the movement and behavior of crowds can be vital to the production of digital sequences or the
European study launched to identify and address barriers to sweetener use
Real sugar lumps and stevia in powder dried and tablet form A new study, led by researchers from the Universities
How to lose body fat
A London-based nutritionist says most keen on beating the bulge are keen to lose fat around the middle, body fat
Activating the immune system against cancer using new mechanism
A new mechanism for activating the immune system against cancer cells allows immune cells to detect and destroy cancer cells
Fungi cause brain infection and impair memory in mice
Fungal infections are emerging as a major medical challenge, and a team led by researchers at Baylor College of Medicine