Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific conditions, these interactions can create something new without external input. This is called self-organization, as seen in a school of fish or a flock of birds. Interestingly, the mammalian embryo develops similarly. Biological processes depend on puzzle pieces coming together and interacting. Under specific…
In a study published in Nature Plants, Prof. Li Yunhai from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Profs. Zhu Xudong and Wang Yuexing from the China National Rice Research Institute have identified an ideal small grain size gene, GSE3. In a study published in Nature Plants, Prof….
In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate data about the locations and movements of affected people in these situations is essential for this. In times of crisis, effective humanitarian aid depends largely on the fast and efficient allocation of resources and personnel. Accurate…
In support of the development of large-scale superconducting quantum computers, researchers with the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST), one of the largest public research organizations in Japan, in collaboration with Yokohama National University, Tohoku University, and NEC Corporation, proposed and successfully demonstrated a superconducting circuit that can control many qubits at…
Using liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) as a model, researchers led by Prof. Li Hongju from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have explored the molecular mechanism of sperm release in bryophytes. Using liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) as a model, researchers led by Prof. Li Hongju from the Institute of Genetics and…
Why did ancient humans turn to cannibalism? Experts think it may have more to do with relationships than for food sources. Why did ancient humans turn to cannibalism? Experts think it may have more to do with relationships than for food sources. The Sciences All Articles | Discover Magazine
Autophagy, which literally means “self-eating,” is a cellular cleaning-out process that maintains our bodies in good order, but excessive autophagy can be too much of a good thing. Autophagy, which literally means “self-eating,” is a cellular cleaning-out process that maintains our bodies in good order, but excessive autophagy can be too much of a good thing. Cell…
As it studies cosmic microwaves, the Simons Observatory in Chile aims to help prove or disprove cosmic inflation, a notion that the universe expanded rapidly in the moment after the Big Bang. As it studies cosmic microwaves, the Simons Observatory in Chile aims to help prove or disprove cosmic inflation, a notion that the universe expanded…
The Chang’e 6 moon lander touched down on 2 June and began collecting lunar rock for China’s second sample-return mission The Chang’e 6 moon lander touched down on 2 June and began collecting lunar rock for China’s second sample-return mission New Scientist – News
Vaccine misinformation on social media, smartphone addiction in teens and more are discussed in this week’s news roundup. Vaccine misinformation on social media, smartphone addiction in teens and more are discussed in this week’s news roundup. Scientific American Content: Global