Scientists are working on Sperm-stopping Contraceptive
It’s possible that you’re referring to a recent breakthrough in the field of contraception. Researchers have developed a new type of contraceptive that can effectively…
Biology
Antimicrobial Resistance Tracking on a Global Scale
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) poses a threat to the effective prevention and treatment of a growing number of infections caused by bacteria, parasites, viruses, and fungi.…
Plants that Grow between the Light and the Dark
Light is critical to the health of plants. The amount of light a plant receives determines its rate of growth and the length of time…
Deciphering Photosynthesis’s Secret Language
Scientists have been baffled for decades by the signals plants send to initiate photosynthesis, the process of converting sunlight into sugars. Those previously cryptic signals…
Heat-resistant Corals can be found on Palau’s Rock Islands
Ocean warming is increasing the frequency and severity of marine heat waves, wreaking havoc on coral reefs. When the ocean becomes too hot, tropical corals,…
The Benefits of Cochlear Implants may be Accelerated by Brain Flexibility
A new study in deaf rats shows that stimulating the brain’s natural ability to adapt to new circumstances, known as neuroplasticity, improves the effectiveness of…
Biodegradable Medical Gowns Emit Harmful Gases
According to new research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, biodegradable medical gowns, which are supposed to be greener than conventional counterparts, actually emit…
Researchers have Discovered an Elusive Carbon Dioxide Sensor in Plants that Regulates Water Loss
Scientists recently identified a long-sought carbon dioxide sensor in plants, which is critical for controlling water evaporation, photosynthesis, and plant growth, using a combination of…
The World’s Rarest Birds are Facing Extinction
As many as 183 bird species have become extinct in the last 500 years. Given that the Passenger Pigeon and Ivory-billed Woodpecker are immortalized in…
Scientists Discover New Sperm Cell Variations
Spermatogenesis is the process by which haploid spermatozoa develop from germ cells in the testis’s seminiferous tubules. This process begins with the mitotic division of…
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