Researchers at the University of Cambridge have uncovered a specialised population of skin cells that coordinate tail regeneration in frogs.
Category: Molecules
From micro to macro
From the perspective of a chemical engineer, particulate gels are the stuff of modern life. These materials, in which small
Bacteria Change Behavior To Tackle Tiny Obstacle Course
It’s not exactly the set of TV’s “American Ninja Warrior,” but a tiny obstacle course for bacteria has shown researchers
Researchers identify molecules that rein in CRISPR systems
Scientists have identified the first chemical compounds able to inhibit and regulate CRISPR systems, which could ultimately make CRISPR gene-editing
Messenger cells bring good news for bone healing
How do bones heal, and how could they heal better? The answer to these questions may lie in a newly
A New Culprit for Multiple Sclerosis Relapses
A molecule that helps blood clot may also play a role in multiple sclerosis relapses, researchers reported in the journal
It’s in the Weeds: Herbicide Linked to Human Liver Disease
Glyphosate, the primary ingredient in Monsanto’s popular weed killer Roundup, has been linked to liver disease in animal models. In
Single molecule puts sperm on track
Sperm start their sprint to the ovum when they detect changes in the environment through a series of calcium channels
This gene could play a major role in reducing brain swelling after stroke
Could a medication someday help the brain heal itself after a stroke, or even prevent damage following a blow to
Study: Phenols in purple corn fight diabetes, obesity, inflammation in mouse cells
Scientists at the University of Illinois have developed new hybrids of purple corn containing different combinations of phytochemicals that may
