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Little is known about how DNA is preserved in sediment for long periods of time but researchers have now shed light on the matter by isolating DNA from solid blocks of undisturbed sediment that are embedded in plastic resin.

Scientists have identified a key signal used by the fetus to control its supply of nutrients from the placenta that could help explain why some babies grow poorly in the womb.

Scientists have found that microgravity has the potential to contribute to life-saving advances on Earth by facilitating the rapid mass production of stem cells.

PSI scientists have shed light on an important component of the eye: a protein in the rod cells of the retina which helps us see in dim light.

A new study has shown how cell membranes curve to create the “mouths” that allow the cells to consume things surrounding them.

Researchers have used state-of-the-art experimental and computational tools to reveal the mechanism of action and substrate specificity of lipoprotein-associated phospholipase A2, a biomarker for cardiovascular disease.

According to research, blocking the function of a blood-clotting protein prevented bone loss from periodontal (gum) disease in mice.

Advanced computational methods have led to new insights into the intricacies of brain structure and function that may enhance the understanding of this complex organ, both in health and disease.

Researchers have revealed a key molecular mechanism that can send dietary fats on the wrong path, potentially resulting in debilitating diseases.

A new study shows how the brown anole lizard solves one of nature's most complex problems – breathing – with ultimate simplicity.