Fish do not get thirsty in the same way humans do, but their bodies constantly interact with water through a process called ...

Osmosis is the diffusion of water molecules over a semi permeable membrane from a higher concentration to a lower concentration.

Light and electron microscopy have distinct limitations. Light microscopy makes it difficult to resolve smaller and smaller ...

Researchers have succeeded in creating a close connection between individual cells and organic electronics. The study lays the foundation for future treatment of neurological and other diseases with ...

The human genome encodes potentially thousands of tiny proteins that were previously overlooked. The search is on to find out ...

Jan. 31, 2025 — Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline defenders -- T cells -- lose their ability to ...

A new imaging technique reveals ribosomes work together when translating mRNA, preventing slowdowns in protein production. This discovery challenges prior beliefs and could revolutionize our ...

Every time a shuttle docks with the International Space Station (ISS), a delicate dance unfolds between the shuttle's docking ...

Stem-cell research is the area of research that studies the properties of stem cells and their potential use in medicine. As stem cells are the source of all tissues, understanding their ...

Designing a proton-exchange membrane that will balance the efficiency, durability and safety requirements for hydrogen ...

Every cell in your body contains the same genetic sequence, yet each cell expresses only a subset of those genes. These cell-specific gene expression patterns, which ensure that a brain cell is ...

Neurons are cells in the body that are responsible for transmitting electrical signals through the nervous system. Different types of neurons affect the ability to move, which begins as an impulse, or ...