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The researchers found that iron limitation causes up to 25% of light-harvesting proteins in algae to become “uncoupled” from the energy-producing centers, effectively reducing energy conversion.

Scientists have developed a bio-engineered molecule that uses a natural compound found in citrus fruits to target and treat inflammation.

Understanding how Candida albicans colonizes the gut is key to preventing it from becoming harmful, but there are surprising factors at play.

How archaea compete with and defend themselves against bacteria has revealed new antibacterials that kill bacteria by targeting the peptidoglycan cell wall.

In a study of nearly 500 birds from five species – including magpies, kookaburras, pigeons and lorikeets – researchers found that up to 6 percent had the physical features of one sex but the genetic makeup of the other.

In dementia, problematic proteins build up in brain cells, making it harder for the cells to work effectively. Researchers have found that the same process is also linked to pancreatic cancer.

Fasting may improve health by changing metabolism to support the immune system, but new research indicates that people with obesity may respond differently.

Case Western Reserve University scientists have discovered a subset of spinal cord interneurons that boost breathing under stress, such as high CO₂ levels. Blocking these cells impaired respiratory function in mouse models.

Scientists from Mount Sinai and UTEP created a computational model showing how striosomes, a compartment in the brain’s striatum, influence decision-making. High activity can cause impulsivity, while low activity may cause indecision.

Researchers found that reed beetle symbionts alter gene activity to meet larval and adult dietary needs, producing amino acids for larvae and plant cell wall–digesting enzymes for adults.