Throughout evolutionary history, there have been genetic elements that have duplicated - giving rise to genes with different functions. These are called 'paralogs'. They are able to form and evolve new functions, which have ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 6, 2016
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Flow-lithography is a lithographic method for continuously generating polymer microstructures for various applications such as bioassays, drug-delivery, cell carriers, tissue engineering and authentication. A team of researchers ...
Nanophysics
Dec 6, 2016
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The impact of soil erosion on both the environmental and social wellbeing of communities in East Africa is to be explored in new research led by the University of Plymouth.
Environment
Dec 6, 2016
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All cells have surface membranes, and this membrane is especially important in the light-sensitive cells of the eyes in your body. Within your eyes are millions of photoreceptors - nerve cells that capture light to form images ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 6, 2016
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A new article explains how game theory and algorithms are being used to optimize security and patrol schedules to prevent terrorist attacks.
Mathematics
Dec 6, 2016
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Parents spend more than nine hours a day with TVs, computers and other screen devices while also giving themselves high marks as role models for their children's media use, according to a survey released Tuesday.
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2016
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Researchers seeking the evolutionary roots of the animal kingdom have discovered a bacterium, Vibrio fischeri, that acts as an aphrodisiac by releasing an enzyme that sends the choanoflagellate, Salpinogoeca rosetta, one ...
Cell & Microbiology
Dec 6, 2016
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Google is crossing a milestone in its quest to reduce pollution caused by its digital services that devour massive amounts of electricity.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 6, 2016
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Sexual assault incidents that involve intimate partners feature unique factors that affect a victim's willingness to cooperate with police, including the relationship between the suspect and victim and law enforcement practices ...
Social Sciences
Dec 6, 2016
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As interest in the development of automated cars increases, public and media attention has focused on the speculative benefit of having an abundance of in-vehicle work and leisure time that would otherwise be spent driving. ...
Other
Dec 6, 2016
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