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Opening Up The Gateway To A Cell’s Batteries
How do large, complex molecules enter the mitochondria from the cytosol? Real time atomic-resolution images now reveal the architecture of the gateway proteins involved.
ELABELA Promotes Stem Cell Survival
First identified as a regulator of blood vessel and heart development, ELABELA has now been shown to prevent embryonic stem cells from undergoing apoptosis.
Yoshinori Ohsumi Wins 2015 International Prize For Biology
Professor Yoshinori Ohsumi is the sixth Japanese person the receive the International Prize for Biology since its inception in 1985.
Living Among Giant Lizards
Early Australians once shared their home with giant lizards, according to a fossil dating back to 50,000 years ago.
“Microsnails” Found In South China
The smallest known land snail has been discovered in China, laying the groundwork for the study of dwarfism in invertebrates.
How The Brain Encodes A Place
Neurons called Ocean cells are responsible for encoding time and place in episodic memories, scientists say.
Ink-Based Capacitors Flex Their Strengths
A manganese oxide-based conductive ink could help make the production of energy storage devices cheaper and more eco-friendly.
7 Must-Read Stories In September 2015
From the effects of phthalates on pregnancy to capturing carbon using coffee, don't miss our top seven stories for September 2015!
Tuning Carbon Nanotubes To Capture Greenhouse Gases
By tweaking the physical parameters of carbon nanotubes, researchers were able to increase the absorption of greenhouse gases.