Bringing together concepts from electrical engineering and bioengineering tools, scientists collaborated to produce cells engineered to compute sophisticated functions -- 'biocomputers' of sorts. Researchers worked to create genetic 'devices' designed to perform computations like artificial neural circuits.
Half of replanted tropical trees don’t survive
On average, about half of trees planted in tropical and sub-tropical forest restoration efforts do not survive more than five years, but there is enormous variation in outcomes, new research has found.
Researchers produce first-ever ‘family tree’ for aquarium-bred corals
The first-ever family tree for aquarium-bred corals provides insights for maximizing genetic diversity and adaptability in corals bred for conservation.
Fluorescent mouse blood will help us gain knowledge about brain diseases
A fluorescent protein makes it possible to follow disease progression in brain diseases such as Alzheimer's, strokes, and depression. That may lead to better insight into diseases and possible new treatments.
Rats bop to the beat
Accurately moving to a musical beat was thought to be a skill innately unique to humans. However, new research now shows that rats also have this ability. The optimal tempo for nodding along was found to depend on the time constant in the brain (the speed at which our brains...
Probiotic ‘backpacks’ show promise for treating inflammatory bowel diseases
A new study demonstrates just how much promise modified probiotic bacteria hold for improving inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) treatments, including for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Video surveillance, now for viruses
Researchers have captured the first real-time footage of viruses on the move, right before they hijack a cell.
Climate change strikes: Lightning patterns change with global warming
New research has shown climate change could alter lightning patterns across Europe.
Previously unknown monumental temple discovered near the Tempio Grande in Vulci
Archeologists have identified one of the largest known sacred buildings of the Etruscans. The temple's strata offer insights into more than 1000 years of development of one of the most important Etruscan cities. The newly discovered temple is roughly the same size and on a similar alignment as the neighboring...
Thirsty wheat needed new water management strategy in ancient China
Research shows that a practice of purposeful water management, or irrigation, was adopted in northern China about 4,000 years ago as part of an effort to grow new grains that had been introduced from southwest Asia. But the story gets more complex from there. Wheat and barley arrived on the...