Science

In optogenetics, researchers use light to control protein activity. This technique allows them to alter the shape of embryonic tissue and to inhibit the...

Forests in the Pacific Northwest will be less vulnerable to drought and fire over the next three decades than those in the Rocky Mountains...

Scientists elucidate the mechanism for the transport of water-insoluble protein molecules in mitochondria.

While it is well known that physical activity is important for heart health, neither research nor recommendations consistently differentiate between the benefits of different...

Researchers used ultrabright x-rays to generate 3D nanoscale maps of a single bacteria's chemical composition with unparalleled spatial resolution.

Biologists reveal the hidden molecular basis of brain disorders and provide the first cell atlas of the hippocampus -- the part of the brain...

For the first time scientists have identified how to halt kidney disease in a life-limiting genetic condition, which may pave the way for personalised...

In a landmark decision, representatives from 60 countries voted to redefine the International System of Units (SI), changing the world's definition of the kilogram,...

New research describes the behavioral and chemical strategies of a Florida ant, Formica archboldi, that decorates its nest with the dismembered body parts of...

Growing up with dogs is linked to a lower risk of asthma, especially if the dogs are female, a new study shows. However, the...