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Researchers found that the ectoderm does not lose its pluripotency in gastrulation after all. This answers the long-standing question posed by developmental biologists on how the neural crest has such a high stem cell potential.

As a zebra finch becomes single-minded about impressing a possible mate, dopamine-releasing brain cells reflect his intentions, helping to explain what our brains are doing as our priorities change.

Researchers have established the protein p53 as critical for regulating sociability, repetitive behavior, and hippocampus-related learning and memory in mice.

Coating DNA with a pure form of glass has resulted in a new material that is four times stronger than steel but incredibly lightweight. Further research could lead to new engineering or defense applications.

Recent study sheds new light on the enigmatic early evolution of snakes by examining an unexpected source: their brains. The results emphasise the significance of studying both the soft parts of animals’ bodies and their bones.

A new molecular test for bacteria and viruses, including SARS-CoV-2 has been developed by scientists at the University of Surrey, as they warn that the world needs to be prepared for the next pandemic.

A novel ocean-inspired, solar-powered device could produce drinkable water from saltwater more quickly and cheaply than producing tap water.

Friction plays a key role in both natural and engineered systems, dictating the behavior of sliding contacts. The friction on a graphene surface can be dynamically tuned using external electric fields, according to researchers.

A new drug delivery system based on the suckers lining octopuses’ tentacles has been shown off in a new study.

Becoming a full-fledged organism out of a handful of cells, complete with functioning tissues and organs, is a messy yet highly synchronized process that requires cells to organize themselves in a precise manner and begin working together.