A 'Third State' Exists Between Life and Death—And That Suggests Your Cells Are Conscious, Some Scientists Say
A growing number of new studies have found that, at least for some cells, death isn’t the end, but the beginning of something ...
New technique expands plant cells for better microscopic imaging
The way we study plant cells is expanding—literally—thanks to new research from Kevin Cox, an assistant professor of biology ...
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New Technologies Make Plant Cell-Based Protein Platforms Competitive
Although plant cell-based bioproduction has advanced considerably during the past several years, certain elements remain largely unexplored.
Plant and human immune systems are closer than we think, study finds
A study published last month in Nature Plants describes shared biochemical pathways involved in vitamin B6 levels that link ...
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The key features of cells and their functions - OCR 21st Century
The diagram below shows the same plant cell, as viewed with the light microscope, and with the transmission electron microscope. Animal and plant cells have certain structures in common.
Why don't pandas eat more meat? Molecules found in bamboo may be behind their plant-based diet
Giant pandas have digestive systems that are typical for carnivores. Yet, bamboo is their main source of food. They have ...
Protein in plants? It's in there – and here's why you should try it
The American Heart Association encourages adults to get most of their protein from plants, such as legumes and nuts, as well ...
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Biomedicine shows the way to future food crops
"Plant cell walls are rigid and wood-like, much tougher than human or animal cells so we coated the nanoparticle with a protein that gently loosens the plant cell wall. "The protein coating helped ...
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6 ways to trigger your body’s cellular cleanup system
Discover how practical strategies can activate autophagy, your body's cellular cleanup mechanism linked to longevity and ...
Scientists identify neural mechanism of leptin resistance in obesity—and how to reverse it
Worldwide obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with nearly a billion people now falling into the category. Though ...
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Self-healing asphalt uses plant spores to keep potholes from forming
If you want to stop potholes from forming in asphalt roads, you've gotta get 'em while they're still just tiny cracks. A new ...
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Navigating chaos: The science of uncertainty and how to build resilience in a constant state of flux
Cognitively, some people also have a reasoning style that more quickly jumps to conclusions, Halassa said. People who are ...