Humans and most other organisms have internal biological clocks that track the daily cycle of sunrise and sunset. These ...
When does the circadian clock start ticking? A new study shows that fetal clocks synchronize to the mother in the womb via hormones, highlighting the importance of light and sleep during pregnancy.
Study in mice shows fetal circadian clocks form early and synchronize to the mother’s daily rhythms in late pregnancy via ...
Humans and most other organisms have internal biological clocks that track the daily cycle of sunrise and sunset. These ...
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Why do some animals glow in the dark? The magic of bioluminescence
Imagine standing at the edge of a beach at night, watching the waves crash with an eerie, electric blue light. No lamp, no ...
This paper provides a valuable observation that imiquimod, a compound often used to induce a psoriasis-like skin inflammation in mice, has a TLR7-independent effect acting through the unfolded protein ...
A research team has uncovered how glutamic acid helps fresh-cut potatoes resist the surface browning that quickly reduces their market value and consumer appeal.
The world depends on healthy insect populations. As climate change and other threats cause their declines, simple actions can ...
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