The function of mast cells, which are part of the immune system, is still a mystery. Scientists at the German
Month: July 2023
DNA element with a murky past is borrowing cell’s repair machinery
Like its viral cousins, a somewhat parasitic DNA sequence called a retrotransposon has been found borrowing the cell’s own machinery
Could AI-powered robot ‘companions’ combat human loneliness?
Companion robots enhanced with artificial intelligence may one day help alleviate the loneliness epidemic, suggests a new report from researchers
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume,
Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage
In a world first, a ‘biological camera’ bypasses the constraints of current DNA storage methods, harnessing living cells and their
Detailed map of the heart provides new insights into cardiac health and disease
In a new study, published today (12 July) in Nature, researchers have produced the most detailed and comprehensive human Heart
Drug precursor biosynthesis hinges on carrier-mediated ring formation
The entire biosynthetic pathway of actinopyridazone has been unveiled, revealing that an unprecedented carrier protein-mediated ring-forming step is key to
How the immune system can alter our behavior
Simply the smell of seafood can make those with an allergy to it violently ill — and therefore more likely
Size does matter: Group size and mating preferences drive deeper male voices
Deeper male voices in primates, including humans, offer more than sex appeal — they may have evolved as another way
Warmer weather makes venomous snake bites more likely, especially in spring
Climate change is not only making Georgia hotter but also increasing the likelihood of snake bite, according to a new