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Evolution 3 hours ago

Comprehensive study explores influence of gene expression on primate brain evolution

An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently published the results of a first-of-its-kind study investigating the links between gene expression and brain evolution ...

Analytical Chemistry 3 hours ago

Promising advances in organosilica membranes for separating organic liquid mixtures

In many chemical-related industries, such as pharmaceuticals, oil refineries, and food and beverage factories, separating organic liquid mixtures is an essential step. A staple method to achieve this is distillation, which ...

Environment 6 hours ago

New approach to monitoring freshwater quality can identify sources of pollution, predict their effects

The source of pollutants in rivers and freshwater lakes can now be identified using a comprehensive new water quality analysis, according to scientists at the University of Cambridge and Trent University, Canada.

Cell & Microbiology 6 hours ago

Memories of mitosis: Molecular mechanism that detects defects during cell division could aid cancer treatment

Every day, our cells are hard at work multiplying. Cell division is a precise process, but sometimes this process is impaired and diseases like cancer occur. Mitosis is one of the most important phases in the cell cycle. ...

Quantum Physics 6 hours ago

Quantum computing just got hotter: One degree above absolute zero

For decades, the pursuit of quantum computing has struggled with the need for extremely low temperatures, mere fractions of a degree above absolute zero (0 Kelvin or –273.15°C). That's because the quantum phenomena that ...

Analytical Chemistry 7 hours ago

Researchers create reliable prediction method for oxygen reduction catalysts

Tohoku University researchers have created a reliable means of predicting the performance of a new and promising type of catalyst. Their breakthrough will speed up the development of efficient catalysts for both alkaline ...

Plants & Animals 7 hours ago

When inequality is more than 'skin-deep': Social status leaves traces in the epigenome of spotted hyenas in Tanzania

In mammals, social behavior and social status can substantially influence the survival, reproductive performance, and health of individuals. However, it is not yet fully understood how the translation of social and environmental ...

Molecular & Computational biology 8 hours ago

Cross-species insights: Study finds calcium link in plant and animal immunity

A new study provides insights into how a family of immune proteins in plants confers disease resistance. The study builds on previous research by the same research group, which highlighted the structural similarities of this ...

Analytical Chemistry 9 hours ago

Bifunctional catalyst enables high-performance batteries for sustainable energy storage

Zinc–nitrate batteries are a primary non-rechargeable energy storage system that utilizes the redox potential difference between zinc and nitrate ions to store and release electrical energy. A research team co-led by chemists ...

Cell & Microbiology 9 hours ago

Researchers uncover regulatory system that regulates branching patterns in lung epithelial tissue

Branching patterns are prevalent in our natural environment and the human body, such as in the lungs and kidneys. For example, specific genes that express growth factor proteins are known to influence the development of the ...

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