A beetle chemical defense gland offers clues about how complex organs evolve
Rove beetles are among the chemists of the insect world, concocting noxious compounds within their bodies that are weaponized to ward off predators, enabling...
Earth and Mars were formed from inner Solar System material
Cosmochemists now present the most comprehensive comparison to date of the isotopic composition of Earth, Mars and pristine building material from the inner and...
How a fly’s brain calculates its position in space
Neurons in the fly brain appear to literally perform vector math in order to signal the direction in which their bodies are traveling, regardless...
Faulty BRCA genes linked to prostate and pancreatic cancers
Faulty versions of the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are well known to increase the risk of breast cancer in men and women, and in...
In last 15 years, deforestation made outdoor work unsafe for millions
The tropics is becoming hotter due to a combination of warming associated with deforestation and climate change -- and that can reduce the ability...
New mobile element found in mosquito parasite has potential for disease control
An interdisciplinary team of scientists has identified a new mobile DNA element in the Wolbachia parasite, which may contribute to improved control strategies for...
Guidelines may promote over-diagnosis of cow’s milk allergy in infants, study finds
International guidelines developed to help doctors diagnose cow's milk allergy may lead to over-diagnosis, according to new research. The study found that three-quarters of...
Technique allows integration of single-crystal hybrid perovskites into electronics
Researchers have developed a technique that, for the first time, allows single-crystal hybrid perovskite materials to be integrated into electronics. Because these perovskites can...
How tissues form complex shapes that enable organ function
From the smooth tubes of our arteries and veins to the textured pockets of our internal organs, our bodies are made of tissues arranged...
Form, function and a deadly fungus
New research marks a major step forward in understanding C. auris biology, homing in on the genetics behind its ability to shape-shift from a round yeast form to...
