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Researchers have discovered that the protein SMCHD1 is involved in genomic imprinting, with protein from the mother lingering in an embryo and switching 10 genes off

NIST's CAMEO algorithm identifies new compound potentially useful for photonic devices and biologically inspired computers

New research indicates that limited resources on Earth's satellite could cause crowding and competition as site selection, extraction become reality

However, people of color and those with lower incomes or education levels are less likely to say they'll seek vaccination against the disease

A comprehensive University of Illinois study looked at water withdrawals in US agriculture and food production from 1995 to 2010

A recent study shows that compared to CMIP5 models, CMIP6 offers improved ways of simulating extreme temperatures in China

Industry panel at annual conference discussed learnings from COVID-19, highlighting power of collaboration in an emergency and calling for continued co-operation post-pandemic

New study provides detailed insight into the regulation of TRPC5 ion channels, which allow positively charged ions to flow in and out of cells

The raging megaflood—likely touched off by the heat of a meteoritic impact—set up gigantic ripples that are tell-tale geologic structures familiar to Earth scientists

The microbial composition of art pieces can reveal interesting facts about their past and the journey they made

Sneezes from people who have congested noses and a full set of teeth travel about 60 percent farther than from people who don't, according to a new study

The lack of public information on such crops could decrease trust and confidence as they begin to enter the marketplace and become more commonplace, scientists say

Research reveals that microplastic particles get stuck when traveling through porous materials such as soil and sediment but later break free and often continue to move substantially further

Researchers show both temperate and tropical birds can handle acute heat stress much better than expected, but that doesn't mean they are safe from climate change

Recent research found that upper room UV germicidal irradiation can kill SARS-CoV-2 virus particles, which can be transmitted by aerosolized droplets

A faster way to estimate uncertainty in AI-assisted decision making could lead to safer outcomes

A repetitive DNA sequence that causes health risks when it malfunctions can now be watched inside living cells using a synthetic tool

Seven grants from California Bureau of Cannabis Control will support research on health, policy, and labor 

Researchers find 13 natural and semi-synthetic glucosinolate derivatives are efficient fungicides alone or when used in combination against many fungal pathogens

Researchers have developed a special type of cotton face mask that kills up to 99.9999 percent of bacteria and viruses within 60 minutes of daylight exposure