Blond Hair of Melanesians Evolved Differently Than Those of Europeans
A new study of the people from the Solomon Islands in Melanesia, a group of islands northeast of Australia, has shown that blond hair evolved…
A new study of the people from the Solomon Islands in Melanesia, a group of islands northeast of Australia, has shown that blond hair evolved…
Researchers have been able to remotely activate genes inside mice, proving the concept that one day, there will be medical procedures in which patients’ genes…
Biochemists at the Max Planck Institute used advanced imaging technologies to successfully perform the first comprehensive analysis of the molecular structure of a yeast cell…
Two published studies from independent research groups show that Dilp8 is an essential part of normal insect development, slowing growth rate and allowing sufficient time…
New research indicates that there could be a single drug that could shrink or cure all types of cancer, whether it’s breast, ovary, colon, bladder,…
New research from biologists at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich examines the evolutionary history of the cypress tree, finding that their origins can be traced…
New research on a parasite that fights zombie-ant fungus, an infestation that takes over the brain and then ejects its spores out of the ant’s…
New research from Harvard Medical School shows that resveratrol, a compound found in red wine, interacts with a key gene in mitochondria, providing prolonged lifespan…
New research has shown that the individual neurons in the brains of common pigeons could relay crucial information about the Earth’s magnetic field, potentially providing…
As it turns out, even with all our medical technology and health education, we can’t outrun the findings of Charles Darwin. A study conducted by…
Bioengineers at UCLA developed a deformability cytometer to better understand the physical properties of cells, which may prove very useful in the fight against diseases…
In an effort to better understand why fruit flies are immediately attracted to our food, a team of scientists developed a device, called Flywalk, to…
New research from scientists at Harvard University examines the mitotic spindle, finding that the spindle is more complex than previously thought. Using a femtosecond laser…
Joint pain is common among older adults and osteoarthritis is something many active people will face as they age. Scientists at Washington University School of…
As concerns over antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to grow, a newly published study by researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital details the identified pathways of naturally…
A new technique developed by scientists at the University of Liverpool may help medical experts develop ways to reduce the risk of fibrillation by showing…
It turns out that mucus may not be just a messy side effect of colds and sickness. Biological engineers at MIT are exploring the antiviral…
The cancer drug, BIND-014, is the first targeted and programmed nanomedicine to enter human clinical studies. A newly published study demonstrate BIND-014’s ability to effectively…