How cells boost gene expression
The function of non-coding RNA in the cell has long been a mystery to researchers. Unlike coding RNA, non-coding RNA
A hidden treasure in the Milky Way — Astronomers uncover ultrabright x-ray source
X-ray binaries are intriguing systems consisting of two celestial bodies: a normal star and a compact, dead object such as
New study confirms forever chemicals are absorbed through human skin
A study of 17 commonly used synthetic ‘forever chemicals’ has shown that these toxic substances can readily be absorbed through
Facial recognition linked to close social bonds, not social butterflies
Do you have trouble recognising faces, or do you never forget a face? The better you are at facial recognition,
Chemotherapy before surgery benefits some patients with pancreatic cancer
Patients with pancreatic cancer who received chemotherapy both before and after surgery experienced longer survival rates than would be expected
Boosting biodiversity without hurting local economies
Protected areas, like nature reserves, can conserve biodiversity without harming local economic growth, countering a common belief that conservation restricts
Chilling discovery: Study reveals evolution of human cold and menthol sensing protein, offering hope for future non-addictive pain therapies
Chronic pain affects millions worldwide, and current treatments often rely on opioids, which carry risks of addiction and overdose. Non-addictive
Study challenges popular idea that Easter islanders committed ‘ecocide’
Some 1,000 years ago, a small band of Polynesians sailed thousands of miles across the Pacific to settle one of
How old is your bone marrow?
Our bone marrow — the fatty, jelly-like substance inside our bones — is an unseen powerhouse quietly producing 500 billion
ChatGPT is biased against resumes with credentials that imply a disability — but it can improve
While seeking research internships last year, University of Washington graduate student Kate Glazko noticed recruiters posting online that they’d used