When a maize plant is attacked by the fungus Ustilago maydis, tumor-like tissue growths occur at the site of infection. How the pathogen causes this response in its host has long been unknown. But a ...

Life begins with a single fertilized cell that gradually transforms into a multicellular organism. This process requires ...

Weighing a single living cell sounds like a party trick, yet the numbers involved are so small that they push the limits of ...

Australian researchers have identified premature placental ageing as a key factor behind some stillbirths, opening the door ...

Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin, is not simply a strong acne medication. It is a systemic retinoid that ...

Researchers have determined that condensates are electrically charged droplets that can induce voltage changes across the ...

Cervical cancer sneaks up on thousands of women each year, hitting hardest in countries like India where screening often ...

Tanning beds promise a quick glow, but a new study says the real cost is written deep into your skin. Researchers have found ...

As more brands and fashion weeks, including New York, ban fur, the animal rights organisation People for the Ethical ...

Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as promising alternative for next generation photovoltaics due to their superior ...

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