Our own gut microbes may hold the key to removing harmful pollutants from our body
Researchers show that microbes in our guts can accumulate and help remove ingested pollutants
Chemistry
Researchers Create Unnatural Proteins by Expanding the Amino Acid Dictionary
By expanding beyond the normal dictionary, researchers at Scripps University have created a portable system for creating proteins with unnatural amino acids
Maternal Monkey Metabolism: what can it teach us about human pregnancy?
Researchers have gathered data about how metabolism changes in the body during pregnancy and what that might mean for maternal diseases.
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…
Atomic editing streamlines chemical design
A novel technique enables precise atomic editing of molecules, opening up new possibilities for chemical synthesis.
Understanding Nature’s Intricate Patterns: A Dive into Diffusiophoresis
The latest research on diffusiophoresis unlocks the secrets behind the intricate and beautiful patterns of the natural world.
This AI smells better than you
Researchers have designed a computer program that can guess a compound's scent based on its molecular structure.
Preliminary Studies Point toward New COVID-19 Drug Targets
Breakthrough research published in Nucleic Acids Research suggests SARS-CoV-2-related RNA may serve as potential drug targets for COVID-19.
Tracing the Origins and Components of a Universal Household Nuisance: Dust
A 2016 study is resurfacing to remind us to clean our living spaces more often as we head into the colder, indoor seasons. Dust is more pernicious than it may seem.
'Jurassic Park' was wrong: Study suggests raptors didn't hunt in packs
A new study comparing Velociraptors and their modern counterparts, Komodo dragons and crocodiles, concludes that raptors were unlikely to be social, pack-hunters, in contradiction to their popularized portrayal in the ‘Jurassic Park’ movies.