Researchers at the University of Tokyo have discovered that two fundamental modes of cellular deformation, stretching and bending, can be independently controlled using different molecular building ...

Thoracic aortic dissection (TAD) is a life-threatening aortic disease without effective medical treatment. Increasing evidence has suggested a role for NE (neutrophil elastase) in vascular diseases.

The dried larvae of the yellow mealworm beetle (Tenebrio molitor) are comparable to beef or poultry in nutritional value, but the mealworm has a far smaller ecological footprint. It was recently ...

If you have a tumor or a lesion within the lining of your gastrointestinal tract, your doctor may recommend removing it with a procedure called endoscopic submucosal dissection. Endoscopic submucosal ...

Find the sex cells hidden in a bouquet. Dissect a flower to explore the form and function of plant reproductive structures. Examine your intact flower. What do you notice first about it? What are your ...

Objectives The US Environmental Protection Agency has determined that formaldehyde presents an ‘unreasonable risk of injury to human health’. Occupational inhalation exposure is associated with short- ...

Understanding flower structure and form is an essential tool for both botanical illustrators and artists. Guided by botanical artist Lucy Smith, you will study a range of different flower types and ...

Drag queen Trixie Mattel joins Katya in hilariously dissecting the strange and suspicious services offered at mall kiosks. US imposes sanctions on Chinese 'teapot' refinery for buying Iranian oil This ...

Do you already know the fundamentals of botanical sketching but want to improve your skills? This is the course for you. Over three days, botanical artist Lucy Smith will teach you how to explore ...

Simply put, fungi form the bedrock of our ecosystems, and, without them, life as we know it would collapse. Yet, despite an extraordinary recent upsurge in public enthusiasm for this most fascinating ...