How does HIV-1 squeeze itself into a cell nucleus?
Researchers have discovered how HIV-1 transports its viral contents into our cell nucleus.
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The brain rewires itself when learning a second language
The brain of an adult undergoes changes to adapt to the process of learning a second language.
Brain-like structures grown from fetal tissue offer insights into neural development
Self-organizing structures grown from small samples of fetal brain tissue provide a new model for studying brain development and diseases.
Gut Cells Don’t Only Digest Food – They Also Fight Disease
Scientists reveal a key role of gut bacteria in preserving health and fighting disease.
The Cat’s Out of the Bag! The biological reason why cats can’t get enough of catnip
by Whitney Liebermanfigures by Allie Elchert
If you’re a feline enthusiast, you’ve almost certainly noticed the unusual behavior of cats in the presence of catnip. This plant, a member of the mint family, can be purchased at your local pet store or…
The Small Magellanic Cloud(s): nearby galaxy has a hidden twin
A recent study of the Small Magellanic Cloud has revealed that this nearby galaxy may actually be two galaxies that overlap from our point of view.
Out with bulky puffer jackets, in with thin aerogel sweaters to keep warm
Encapsulated aerogel fibers, which mimic polar bear hair, offer a new fabric for warm, thin, and strong clothing.
Your Liver is a Teenager and Your Heart is a Grandmother
Scientists have developed models that can predict disease predisposition based on how “old” organs appear.
Physicists use laser beam tweezers to quantum entangle individual molecules for the first time
Physicists achieve quantum entanglement between pairs of individual molecules for the first time, propelling the field of quantum information science forward.
Researchers identify regions in the human genome that are consistent across primates
After generating 187 new genomes from primate species, researchers found a large fraction of the human genome that is highly conserved across evolution.