In the wake of the 2016 American presidential election, western media outlets became almost obsessed with echo chambers. With headlines
Day: May 14, 2019
Methane-consuming bacteria could be the future of fuel
Known for their ability to remove methane from the environment and convert it into a usable fuel, methanotrophic bacteria have
Catch a virus by its tail
Viruses are masterful invaders. They cannibalize host cells by injecting their genetic material, often making thousands of copies of themselves
Distracted driving more frequent among millennial than older parents
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, nine people are killed and more than 1,000 injured each day in
Flu virus’ best friend: Low humidity
Yale researchers have pinpointed a key reason why people are more likely to get sick and even die from flu
Measuring chromosome imbalance could clarify cancer prognosis
Most human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes. Any deviation from this number can be fatal for cells, and several
Painting a fuller picture of how antibiotics act
Most antibiotics work by interfering with critical functions such as DNA replication or construction of the bacterial cell wall. However,