A new class of engineered proteins may counter infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus — a bacterial species considered one of…
Proteins use a lock and key system to bind to DNA
Scientists have traditionally thought that DNA binding proteins use patterns in the genome’s code of As, Cs, Ts, and Gs…
Scientists grow perfect human blood vessels in a petri dish
Scientists have managed to grow perfect human blood vessels as organoids in a petri dish for the first time. The…
How stem cells self-organize in the developing embryo
New study uses live imaging to understand a critical step in early embryonic development — how genes and molecules control…
When activated, ‘social’ brain circuits inhibit feeding behavior in mice
Feeding behavior and social stimulation activate intermingled but distinct brain circuits, and activating one circuit can inhibit the other, according…
Novel materials convert visible into infrared light
Scientists have succeeded in developing a chemical process to convert visible light into infrared energy, allowing innocuous radiation to penetrate…
New yeast model of metabolic disorders may lead to life-saving therapies
A new study suggests that the role of yeast, the world’s most basic eukaryotic unicellular organism, may pave the way…
Artificial intelligence applied to the genome identifies an unknown human ancestor
By combining deep learning algorithms and statistical methods, investigators have identified, in the genome of Asian individuals, the footprint of…
Mechanism for leukaemia cell growth revealed, prompting new treatment hopes
A mechanism which drives leukaemia cell growth has been discovered by researchers, who believe their findings could help to inform…
New AI can detect urinary tract infections
New AI could identify and help reduce one of the top causes of hospitalization for people living with dementia: urinary…