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Study reveals the phenomenon behind apple’s cusp formation

Apples are somewhat spherical besides the characteristic dimple at the top where the stem grows. How do apples attain that unique shape?

7 Oct 2021

"Land sparing" approach in farming meets future food targets and creates habitats for many species

Farming should be as high-yield as possible so it can be limited to relatively small areas, allowing much more land to be left as natural habitats while still meeting future food targets, according to a major new analysis of over a decade of research.

6 Oct 2021

Findings of a new study likely to help design fluorescent, protein-based sensors

Proteins, the molecular machines, make all living organisms hum. They are capable of healing cells, preventing deadly infections, and more.

4 Oct 2021

Novel technique helps researchers in single-organelle characterization

Scientists from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign isolated and chemically characterized individual organelles within cells swiftly.

4 Oct 2021

Study sheds light on blood and immune systems development in prenatal bone marrow

Researchers carried out the first extensive investigation of the formation of the blood and immune systems in the prenatal bone marrow.

4 Oct 2021

Researchers identify 14 genes responsible for obesity

Promising news in the effort to develop drugs to treat obesity: University of Virginia scientists have identified 14 genes that can cause and three that can prevent weight gain. The findings pave the way for treatments to combat a health problem that affects more than 40% of American adults.

4 Oct 2021

Study offers important insights into how circadian clocks function at the subcellular level

Almost every living thing on Earth-;from bacteria to plants to people-;have a circadian rhythm, the biological clock that controls both physiology and behavior of organisms over a 24-hour period.

1 Oct 2021

Study sheds light on the genetic toolkit used during evolution to create different extremities

A sophisticated system guides the development of our limbs. Researchers at University of Basel have shed new light on the genetic toolkit used during evolution to create a range of different extremities such as fins, wings, hooves, toes and fingers.

30 Sep 2021

Research shows impact of human settlement on island biodiversity

Research has shed new light on the impact of humans on islands' biodiversity. The findings show how human colonization altered forests across the islands of Macaronesia including the loss of landscape authenticity.

29 Sep 2021

The new FlowCam® LO improves particle characterization in drug development

Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies announces the release of the FlowCam® LO, the first and only light obscuration instrument with imaging capabilities.

From Yokogawa Fluid Imaging Technologies, Inc. 29 Sep 2021

Biogenic aerosols formed from volatile organic compounds can make clouds more reflective

An observational study by Finnish research groups confirms a prevailing theory that volatile organic compounds emitted by vegetation form atmospheric aerosols which make clouds more reflective.

27 Sep 2021

Research details previously unknown biological process—cell patterning

Experimental biologists are experimenting with light to activate mechanisms within genetically modified fission yeast cells.

From Lehigh University 21 Sep 2021

Researchers identify a manipulation molecule produced by bacteria to hijack plant development

A newly discovered manipulation mechanism used by parasitic bacteria to slow down plant aging, may offer new ways to protect disease-threatened food crops.

20 Sep 2021

Research provides novel insight into plant chloroplasts and proteins within

A recent study provides insight into plant chloroplasts and the proteins inside them.

17 Sep 2021

Vaccinating against certain cancer proteins can boost overall immune response and shrink tumors

Over the past decade, scientists have been exploring vaccination as a way to help fight cancer. These experimental cancer vaccines are designed to stimulate the body's own immune system to destroy a tumor, by injecting fragments of cancer proteins found on the tumor.

17 Sep 2021

Review provides a detailed summary of the biochemistry underlying ginsenoside production

Ginseng, a widely popular superfood, has long been used in traditional medicine. The health benefits of ginseng are largely attributed to compounds called ginsenosides, which are present in the roots, stems, and leaves of the plant. Ginsenosides are known to prevent inflammation, diabetes, and cancer, and can also help control blood cholesterol levels and reduce aging.

16 Sep 2021

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Study reveals the phenomenon behind apple’s cusp formation

"Land sparing" approach in farming meets future food targets and creates habitats for many species

Findings of a new study likely to help design fluorescent, protein-based sensors

Novel technique helps researchers in single-organelle characterization

Study sheds light on blood and immune systems development in prenatal bone marrow

Researchers identify 14 genes responsible for obesity

Study offers important insights into how circadian clocks function at the subcellular level

Study sheds light on the genetic toolkit used during evolution to create different extremities

Research shows impact of human settlement on island biodiversity

The new FlowCam® LO improves particle characterization in drug development

Biogenic aerosols formed from volatile organic compounds can make clouds more reflective

Research details previously unknown biological process—cell patterning

Researchers identify a manipulation molecule produced by bacteria to hijack plant development

Research provides novel insight into plant chloroplasts and proteins within

Vaccinating against certain cancer proteins can boost overall immune response and shrink tumors

Review provides a detailed summary of the biochemistry underlying ginsenoside production

Novel process enables 3D imaging of human organs with micrometer resolution

Pairing microscopy with AI to develop a rapid, accurate COVID-19 test

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Advanced lab-on-a-chip optical biosensors offer rapid and efficient COVID-19 diagnosis

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