Biologists have solved the main secret of innate immunity For the first time, scientists managed to find out which compounds activate the protein complex responsible for innate immunity. The authors believe that their discovery will help […]
The Biological Fireworks Sparked by Fertilization Are at Least 300 Million Years Old. New life quite literally sparks into being, at least under fluorescence microscopy. That moment when sperm touches egg, billions of zinc atoms […]
Three Nights of Poor Sleep Causes Mental and Physical Disruption Today’s modern lifestyles mean we’re often burning the candle at both ends at the expense of a good night’s sleep. But a new study shows […]
How Do Male Seahorses Give Birth? Study Unlocks Genetic Key To Male Pregnancy The division of labor in reproduction, embryo development, and the later rearing of offspring varies wildly among marine animals. While on the […]
How plants become good neighbors in times of stress Scientists have discovered how plants manage to live alongside each other in places that are dark and shady. Moderate shade or even the threat of shade—detected by phytochrome […]
Studies reveal key process needed for cells to recover from stress St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital scientists are studying the processes that enable cells to respond and adapt to environmental stress, many of which are […]