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This Gene Helps Plants “Breathe” At Night
In plants, the AOR gene protects against toxic byproducts of nighttime respiration—and could be used to help plants grow in stressful environments.
Turning Gut Bacteria Into Bioplastic Factories
E. coli, a common gut bacteria, can be engineered to produce biodegradable polymers for use in surgical sutures, among other applications.
Calorie Counting In Roundworms Increases Lifespan
This study adds to the growing body of research into dietary restriction as a powerful natural means for longevity.
Autophagy Pioneer Yoshinori Ohsumi Receives 45th Rosenstiel Award, 15th Wiley Prize
In recognition of his groundbreaking work into autophagy, Ohsumi has been awarded the prestigious Rosenstiel Award and Wiley Prize.
Lack Of Protein In Brown Fat Linked To Obesity
Mice lacking the TRPV2 protein in their brown fat are more susceptible to obesity—presenting an intriguing approach to obesity treatment in humans.
Researchers Detect ‘Hot’ Electrons In Real Time
Using the wonder 2D material that is graphene, researchers have succeeded at measuring the amount of high energy electrons that indicate catalytic activity.
Lost Memories Retrieved With Optogenetics
Stimulating brain cells with light helps to restore memories in mice that had Alzheimer's disease-associated memory loss.
The Dance Of Two Black Holes
Astronomers have measured the rotational speed of a black hole by observing an outburst of light that occurred close to the centenary celebration of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity.
With This Fuel Cell, Drones Can Now Fly Longer
Researchers have developed a solid oxide fuel cell that has greater capacity than its lithium ion predecessors, allowing drones to have longer flight times.
