The Microbiome of Da Vinci's Drawings
The microbial composition of art pieces can reveal interesting facts about their past and the journey they made
Biology
High-Res 3D Images Could Lead to Better Chromosome Models
High-resolution, 3D images of human chromosomes in single cells reveal how DNA structure might influence its function
Researchers Develop DNA Approach to Forecast Ecosystem Changes
Rapid, low-cost technique is the first to analyze DNA left behind in animals' feces to map out complex networks of species interactions in a terrestrial system
Metal Pollution May Be Threatening Scallops, Study Reveals
New research suggests that the contamination of seabed sediments with zinc, lead, and copper from past mining operations is causing the shells of king scallops to become significantly more brittle
Using Satellites and Field Studies to Improve Coral Reef Restoration
With most of the world's reefs under stress, "coral gardening" or "outplanting" has become a popular and promising solution for restoration
Scientists Snap Molecular Building Blocks of Brain Computing
Based on the proposed processing technique for in situ cryo-electron tomography, researchers are the first to observe individual GABAA receptors and their organization on the synaptic membrane
Blueprints for a Cheaper Single-Molecule Microscope
Scientists and students publish blueprints for a cheaper single-molecule microscope to make the specialist technique more widely available
Do Octopuses' Arms Have a Mind of Their Own?
Researchers are unraveling the mystery of how octopuses move their arms
New AI Tool Speeds Up Biology and Removes Potential Human Bias
New deep learning software for analyzing the choreography of protein movement removes the need for expert human intervention and opens up the field to more labs worldwide
Criss-Crossing Viruses Give Rise to Peculiar Hybrid Variants
Researchers investigate a recently discovered class of viruses that has taken the characteristic versatility of the viral world to new heights