Protein deficiency linked to fluid buildup in brainNew research shows that dysfunction of the protein Tsukushi causes hydrocephalus by altering neuron generation in the mouse brain
Understanding adhesion, one molecule at a timeResearchers observe adhesion of a single polymer chain on a surface in their quest to develop an innovative adhesion technology
Air pollutant reductions could enhance global warming without greenhouse gas cutsModeling predicts that loss of cooling effect attributed to sulfate aerosols will increase surface air temperature if air pollution and carbon dioxide are not simultaneously reduced
Molecular traffic key to keeping cellular highways maintainedBiomolecular motors transporting cargo within the cells found to wear down intracellular highways, prompting autonomous repair
Making sense of commotion under the ocean to locate tremors near deep-sea faultsNew method for more accurately estimating the location of tectonic tremors in deep ocean faults could help to better understand earthquake rupture processes
New technique reveals details of membrane structuresResearchers gain new insight into the packing of molecules in lipid-raft-like ordered domains using a technique called low-flux scanning electron diffraction
The mathematics of sperm generationModeling of spatial patterns in stages of sperm formation provides new tool for investigating reproductive biology
New ink jet approach offers simple way to print microdisk lasers for biosensing
Feeding regimen could help reverse decline in Japanese black cattleHigh volumes of milk replacer improve growth of calves and reduce age of first birth
New cell source promising for treatment of liver diseasesResearchers directly reprogram cells into human hepatic progenitor cells capable of proliferating and differentiating into two key cells of the liver
Nanobubbles offer green solution for inhibiting corrosionEnvironmentally friendly, low-cost, and easy-to-use nanobubbles shown to mitigate steel corrosion in acidic geothermal water
Which came first, sleep or the brain?Researchers find that, despite lacking a brain, Hydra exhibit characteristics at a molecular and genetic level associated with sleep in animals with central nervous systems
Mechanism connects epilepsy and enzyme deficiencyFindings also valuable for the 2% of Japanese with less-active version of the key enzyme
Long live the efficient, pure-blue OLEDNovel approach shows promise for overcoming the bottleneck of blue emission in displays using organic light-emitting diodes
Life arrives at same solution using different molecular approachesStudy shows that two catalysts with the same function essentially employ the same technique despite being based on different molecular species
Diseased gums shown to produce Alzheimer’s-related protein fragmentsStudy provides clues to the mechanism linking periodontitis and Alzheimer's disease
Barrier ahead? No problem for DNA replicationStudy gives new insight into the mechanism underlying maintenance of genome stability in difficult-to-replicate regions
Oh so simple: Eight genes enough to convert mouse stem cells into oocyte-like cellsSurprisingly simple method could provide a new tool for producing specialized cytoplasm for reproductive medicine
Viewing cell colony expansion through statistical physicsStudy gives new insight into how cell colonies spread
Inflammation and biology’s “ubiquitous” proteinUbiquitin-decorated ubiquitin-writing immune signaling regulator found to control inflammation