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Princeton biologist: 'De novo' genes a proven possibility

How is it possible for a random sequence to produce a functional gene?

British Coral Predicted to Be Resilient to Climate Change

An iconic coral species found in UK waters could expand its range due to climate change, new research shows.

Scientists Show How Fast-Growing Bacteria Can Resist Antibiotics

Scientists have demonstrated how some fast-growing bacteria can resist treatment with antibiotics, according to a study published today in eLife.

Otters Learn from Each Other – but Solve Some Puzzles Alone

Otters learn skills from each other – but they also solve some mysteries alone, new research shows.

New Research Gives Insights into How Organelles Divide in Cells

A pioneering study has shed new light on how subcellular organelles divide and multiply.

Research Reveals True Extent of Sea Turtle Conservation Success

The true extent of how successful conservation efforts to protect sea turtle populations along the western coast of Central Africa have been revealed in a new study.

Researchers Develop the World's First Ultra-Fast Photonic Computing Processor Using Polarisation

New research uses multiple polarisation channels to carry out parallel processing – enhancing computing density by several orders over conventional electronic chips.

Researchers Identify Ancient Bird Behind Giant Eggs from Down Under

A years-long research debate over which animal is the rightful mother of giant prehistoric eggs in Australia has been resolved.

Stem Cells Unraveled: We're One Step Closer to Making Organs in a Dish

Using a mouse model, researchers from the University of Copenhagen deciphered an alternative route that certain cells take to make organs and used that knowledge to exploit a new type of stem cells as a potential source of organs in a dish.

Bacteria-Killing Drills Get an Upgrade

Visible light triggers Rice’s molecular machines to treat infections

Stressful Events Can Take Big Toll on Those Struggling Most with Death of Spouse

New Rice research finds large increase in inflammation when grief is intense

Intense Exercise While Dieting May Reduce Cravings for Fatty Food

In a study that offers hope for human dieters, rats on a 30-day diet who exercised intensely resisted cues for favored, high-fat food pellets.

Study Finds Elk Hoof Disease May Affect Antlers

A disease in elk that causes deformed hooves and eventually leads to lameness and death is also associated with abnormal, asymmetrical antlers, a Washington State University-led study of hunter reports has found.

Chicken Vaccination Shows Benefits for Nutrition, Growth in Kenyan Children

Vaccinating household chicken flocks can increase availability and consumption of eggs and meat, leading to better growth of young children in agriculture-dependent families in rural Kenya.

Native Americans Face Disproportionate Travel Burden for Cancer Treatment

SPOKANE, Wash.—Experiencing higher rates of certain cancers than non-Hispanic whites, many Native Americans have to travel especially large distances to access radiation therapy, according to a study led by Washington State University researchers.

New Artificial Enzyme Breaks Down Tough Lignin

A new artificial enzyme has shown it can chew through lignin, the tough polymer that helps woody plants hold their shape.

Automated Drones Could Scare Birds Off Agricultural Fields

In the future, cameras could spot blackbirds feeding on grapes in a vineyard and launch drones to drive off the avian irritants, then return to watch for the next invading flock.

Mysterious 'Blue Blobs' Reveal a New Kind of Star System

The stellar structures are thought to be created when galaxies collide with hot gas in a process that could be likened to doing a belly flop in a swimming pool.

Are Strokes a Social Justice Issue? a New Study Suggests They Could Be

A new study authored by three NAU researchers found that people with lower socioeconomic status and people from ethnic minority populations have a greater likelihood of severe stroke than white Americans or those of a higher socioeconomic status (SES).