Discover how certain fungi convert radiation into chemical energy using melanin, a natural process with potential for novel protective and restorative technologies.
Reduced rainfall slows the natural replenishment of underground water, while human demand often accelerates its withdrawal, leading to a decline in this key resource.
Delve into the mechanics of how the eye focuses up close. Understand the common, natural reasons this ability declines and the corrective methods available.
Far from a static frame, your skeleton is a living tissue that is constantly being rebuilt. Learn about the biological process behind bone maintenance and adaptation.
Discover how swapping atoms creates a molecular tracer, a method used to observe the precise movement and transformation of substances in complex systems.
Explore tooth discoloration that originates inside the tooth itself. Learn why these stains differ from surface stains and resist standard whitening methods.
Delve into the seasonal journeys of African elephants, guided by matriarchal memory, and the conflict between their ancient survival routes and modern development.
Explore the molecular selectivity that governs biological reactions. This principle explains how enzymes ensure precision and order within cellular processes.
Explore the cellular system that reads a short amino acid tag on new proteins, guiding them to the endoplasmic reticulum for correct sorting and function.
A loss of function allele is a gene variant with reduced activity. Learn how these alleles arise and why their impact depends on inheritance and protein dosage.
Explore a precise genomic method that uses an enzymatic process to map 5-hydroxymethylcytosine, offering a clearer view of epigenetic states from minimal DNA.
By integrating distinct sequencing methods, hybrid assembly overcomes inherent challenges to produce a more complete and accurate view of an organism's genetic blueprint.
Learn about the biological mechanisms of Campylobacter. Understand how its specific needs for temperature and atmosphere dictate its survival, growth, and spread.
Explore the interplay between clinical factors, system-level processes, and patient actions that influences COPD rehospitalization and long-term stability.
While a normal gut bacterium, certain E. coli strains can cause illness in dogs. Understand the sources of infection and the role of veterinary care and hygiene.