Category: Biology
Scientists create the most complex map yet of an insect brain’s ‘wiring’
It'll allow researchers to develop a 'a mechanistic understanding of how the brain works.' Read More
Defying Extinction – Asian Animals Found Thriving Near Humans
Some of Asia’s largest animals, including tigers and elephants, are defying 12,000 years of extinction trends by coexisting with people, according to research led by ... Read More
Resurrecting Billon-Year-Old Enzymes – Scientists Reveal New Key Information About Photosynthesis
Rubisco, the central biocatalyst in photosynthesis, is the most prevalent enzyme on the planet. A group of Max Planck Institute researchers has uncovered one of ... Read More
Lab-grown red blood cells transfused into patient in world-first clinical trial
Further trials are needed before clinical use, but scientists say the research marks a big step in improving treatment for patients with rare blood types ... Read More
Bacteria and catalysts recycle waste plastic into useful chemicals
Double-whammy approach uses chemical catalysts to break down mixed plastic waste so bacteria can convert what’s left into desirable compounds Read More