chinese academy of sciences
Plants Trick Bacteria With A Decoy
Tweaking a decoy signaling molecule—PBL2—helps plants detect and respond to an infection by pathogens.
Supermassive Blackhole Found Hidden In Nearest Galaxy
Physicists find evidence for the long-speculated supermassive binary blackhole in Markarian 231 galaxy, advancing our understanding in the formation of galaxies.
Essential Amino Acids As Antioxidants
Besides being building blocks of proteins and neurotransmitters, glutamate and aspartate can also act as antioxidants.
For Self-Healing Solar Panels, Just Add Gas
Scientists have developed a cheap and simple way to regenerate smooth surfaces on perovskite crystals.
Pathway Commensals Use To Maintain Intestinal Barrier Discovered
Good bacteria in the gut can positively influence intestinal cells to secrete the right contents into the intestines to maintain a healthy gut.
The Skinny On Female Attractiveness
A cross-cultural study has shown that the idealized female weight is at least 10 kilograms lower than predicted by evolutionary models.
Helping Rice And Tomato Plants Take The Heat
The receptor-like kinase ERECTA could help improve the heat resistance of key commercial crops such as rice and tomatoes.
High Salt Diet Aggravates Immune Responses
Study says that a high salt diet activates immune cells known as macrophages, possibly causing type 2 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases.
Life Goes On For Queenless Bees
What happens when queenless bees have to forage for food and produce new bees at the same time? Researchers find that they adapt and change with their environment.
