A team at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) has completed the first study of the effects of a simultaneous
Interactions between bacteria and parasites: Blood flukes and Helicobacter pylori: co-infection changes immune response
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Bacteria made to mimic cells, form communities: Synthetic biologists prompt dividing bacteria to differentiate like stem cells
Rice University scientists have found a way to engineer a new kind of cell differentiation in bacteria, inspired by a
Physics of life: Motor proteins and membrane dynamics
Motility is an essential property of many cell types, and is driven by molecular motors. A Ludwig-Maximilians-Universitaet (LMU)in M has
Genome research shows that the body controls the integrity of heritable genomes
Scientists have presented new findings that challenge established concepts of genetic inheritance. They have proven that somatic cells of the
RNR ‘switch’ offers hope in battling antibiotic resistant bacteria
New research from Cornell University offers a new pathway for targeting pathogens in the fight against antibiotic resistant bacteria. As
Study finds cells maintain a complete molecular ‘memory’ of their embryonic origins: Discovery may have major implications for regenerative medicine, cancer research
In research that casts cells as curators of their own history, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have discovered that adult tissues
Chemical added to consumer products impairs response to antibiotic treatment: Triclosan added to toothpaste, mouthwash to kill bacteria inadvertently makes such cells stronger
Grocery store aisles are stocked with products that promise to kill bacteria. People snap up those items to protect themselves
Cannabinoid compounds may inhibit growth of colon cancer cells
Medical marijuana has gained attention in recent years for its potential to relieve pain and short-term anxiety and depression. Now,
Can a critic-turned-believer sway others? The case of genetically modified foods
What happens when a strong advocate for one side of a controversial issue in science publicly announces that he or
Gene that lets you eat as much as you want holds promise against obesity
It sounds too good to be true, but a novel approach that might allow you to eat as much food