In a paper appearing in Science Advances, Michigan State University researchers have unraveled a surprising genetic mystery centered on sugars found in what gardeners know as "tomato tar."
Chinese organizations involved in developing hypersonic missiles and related technologies have benefited from American research, according to a report made public earlier this month by an Air Force think tank.
Scientists have found oysters could be very useful in gobbling up nutrient pollution from tropical waterways, including the Great Barrier Reef.
MP says trade in remains is ‘gross violation of human dignity’, as skulls from Pitt Rivers collection removedAn auction house has withdrawn 18 ancient Egyptian human skulls from sale after an MP said selling them would perpetuate the atrocities of colonialism.Bell Ribeiro-Addy, the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on Afrikan reparations, believes the sale of human remains for any purposes should be outlawed, adding that the trade was “a gross violation of human dignity”. Continue...
A recent post on r/vegan reflects a growing awareness of the ethical and sensory discordance when consuming animal products.
Pronouns like "he" and "she" are at the center of much debate as society tries to shift to using more gender-inclusive pronouns like "they"—especially when referring to those with identities that do not fit with traditional pronouns. Research at the University of New Hampshire looked at the use of pronouns in two different languages—including one where all pronouns are identity neutral—and found that people's use of pronouns reflects not just the language they speak but also their ideologies.
Inside the cell nucleus, the DNA molecule is found in a densely packed DNA-protein complex known as chromatin. Here the DNA is wrapped around a core of histone proteins and densely packed to form nucleosomes. The structure of the nucleosomes determines which genes are accessible and active and therefore plays an important role in gene regulation. To respond to metabolic signals, changed environmental conditions, and developmental processes, the nucleosomes must undergo repeated dynamic...
TOPEKA (KSNT) - There are three days until the launch of this year's Topeka St. Jude Dream Home Campaign. The campaign helps fund studies for many child illnesses like sickle cell disease. Sickle cell disease prevents the normal flow of blood in the body, and affects one out of every 365 African American babies born []
PONCHATOULA - Police are asking for help in identifying people who stole from a Ponchatoula church's mailbox.The Ponchatoula Police Department shared photos on Monday of individuals in a dark red minivan stealing items out of the New Zion Baptist Church mailbox. It is unclear what was taken.Anyone with information about the suspects or their vehicle can call 985-386-6548.Permalink| Comments
Maui Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two unidentified males who assaulted a pedestrian in Kihei March 31.
Police are asking for help to identify a suspect who allegedly threatened a grocery store employee with a knife after attempting to stop the man from leaving with unpaid items. The man, who is wanted for robbery, is alleged to have stolen about $200 in grocery items from a market in the 2100 block of […]
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in identifying two women who have committed fraud