Researchers have developed a mathematical model that can predict the optimum exercise regime for building muscle. The researchers, from the University of Cambridge, used methods…
Theory of Bubbles Lifts Cell Biology Into a New, More Quantitative Era A study published on September 22, 2021, in the journal Nature details how…
Like a well-trained soldier, a white blood cell uses specialized abilities to identify and ultimately destroy dangerous intruders, including creating a protrusion to effectively reach…
A simple mechanism could underlie the growth and self-replication of protocells—putative ancestors of modern living cells—suggests a study publishing today (September 3, 2021) in Biophysical…
Plump and ponderous, tardigrades earned the nickname “water bears” when scientists first observed the 0.02-inch-long animals’ distinctive lumbering gaits in the 18th century. Their dumpy…
Atomic-scale imaging reveals tiny animals use zinc to sharpen their miniature tools. Ever wonder how tiny creatures can so easily slice, puncture, or sting? New…
A structural model of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein as the virus fuses with host human cells reveals an opportunity to disrupt dynamics and halt transmission….
Genetically encoded reporter proteins have been a mainstay of biotechnology research, allowing scientists to track gene expression, understand intracellular processes, and debug engineered genetic circuits….
Air, water contamination disrupts body’s first line of internal defense. Major disruptions to our health and quality of life are front of mind in an…
Scientists collaborate to model the complex protein responsible for SARS-CoV-2 replication, revealing its potential weak spots for drug development. In February 2020, a trio of…
Texas A&M researchers found that the small mammals are internally warmed by thermogenic leaking from their skeletal muscle, which elevates their metabolic rate. Sea otters…
Spectral-volumetric compressed ultrafast photography simultaneously captures 5D information in a single snapshot. Information-rich optical imaging can provide multidimensional information to enable observation and analysis of…
Cells are connected by gap junctions, which are vital for a healthy heart. The rhythm in a working heart is regulated by electrical impulses. Disturbances…
Scientists prove Turing patterns, usually studied in living organisms and chemical systems, also manifest at the nanoscale in monoatomic bismuth layers. One of the things…
Researchers develop a method to reuse previously nonrecyclable plastic. Biodegradable plastics are supposed to be good for the environment. But because they are specifically made…
Implant surface topography can influence the development of scarring, inflammation, and other complications, researchers find. Every year, about 400,000 people receive silicone breast implants in…
During the COVID-19 pandemic, cloth face masks became a way to help protect yourself and others from the virus. And for some people, they became…
Six-year effort includes researchers from Rice, MD Anderson, Baylor College of Medicine. Rice University bioengineers collaborated on a six-year study that systematically analyzed how the…