The use of pesticides, while beneficial for global food security, wreaks havoc on natural ecosystems and human health. To address this issue, Penn State researchers… Read More »Researchers develop ladybug scent-based aphid repellent
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have discovered profound similarities and surprising differences between humans and insects in the production of the critical light-absorbing… Read More »Researchers uncover similarities and differences in 11-cis-retinal production between humans and insects
Iron is a micronutrient for plants. Biologists from the Institute of Botany at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) describe in a study, which has now… Read More »Study reveals dynamic protein complexes in plant cell nuclei regulating iron uptake
The discovery of a juvenile Chasmosaurus—one of the rarest dinosaur discoveries—made headlines around the world in late 2013: Professor Philip Currie from the University of… Read More »Complete skeleton of juvenile Chasmosaurus unveils new insights into dinosaur growth and evolution
Aerobic respiration is a fundamental metabolic process that provides organisms with the energy they need to sustain life. Occurring in the presence of oxygen, aerobic… Read More »Aerobic respiration
The intricate dance of neurons orchestrates vital bodily functions and complex thoughts within a vast network. Traditional neuroscience, relying on in vivo electrophysiology within living… Read More »MiV unveils open-source In vitro platform for unprecedented neural interfacing
The circulatory system plays a crucial role in supporting oxygen exchange within the human body. Comprising the heart, blood vessels, and blood, this intricate network… Read More »How does the circulatory system support oxygen exchange?
Red blood cells (RBCs), also known as erythrocytes, play a crucial role in maintaining the physiological balance within the human body. These specialized cells, characterized… Read More »What are the primary functions of red blood cells?
The theory of natural selection, proposed by Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace in the 19th century, has been a cornerstone in understanding the process… Read More »How does the theory of natural selection contribute to our understanding of human evolution?
Researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania have discovered promising results using a “chaperone” molecule called 4-phenylbutyrate (PBA) to counter… Read More »Chaperone molecule reverses memory impairment in Alzheimer’s mice model
A study led by the UAB on the remains of animals found at the site of the Chaves cave obtains new data on the control… Read More »Neolithic sheep husbandry innovations unveiled in Chaves cave study
Cardiology is the medical specialty that focuses on the study, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases and conditions related to the cardiovascular system. Derived from the… Read More »What is cardiology?
Biophysics is an interdisciplinary field that merges principles from physics and biology to investigate the physical mechanisms underlying biological processes. This dynamic branch of science… Read More »What is biophysics?
Neuropharmacology is a specialized field within pharmacology that focuses on the study of how drugs affect the nervous system, both in terms of normal functioning… Read More »What is neuropharmacology?
Biology is the scientific study of life and living organisms. It explores a vast range of topics, including the structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, and… Read More »Biology
Physiology, derived from the Greek words “physis” (nature) and “logos” (study), is the scientific discipline that explores the normal functioning of living organisms. It aims… Read More »What is physiology?
Medical science, also known as medicine, is a multidisciplinary field of study and practice that encompasses the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases and… Read More »What is medical science?
The endocrine system is a complex and vital network of glands and hormones that play a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes within the… Read More »Endocrine system
Photosynthesis, the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, plays a pivotal role in the energy cycle of plants and, by extension,… Read More »How does photosynthesis contribute to the energy cycle in plants?
Diseases often arise from proteins going haywire, yet conventional drugs have struggled to rein in these rogue elements. A promising frontier in pharmaceutical research lies… Read More »New method could expand drug options for previously “undruggable” proteins