The human gut microbiome governs not only our physical health but mental well-being.
Month: May 2019
Brain Organoids to Study the Developing Human Brain
Brain organoids model normal human brain development and can be used to answer questions related to development, evolution, and disease.
Viral Modulation of RNA Alternative Splicing: A Key Player in Virus-Host Interactions?
Upon viral infection, a tug of war is triggered between host cells and viruses to gain control of vital cellular functions.
The Sticky Truth About Mussel-Inspired Glue
Understanding and improving biological adhesion processes.
Substitutes for Packaging Materials Using Biodegradable Polymers
Improving food storage with biodegradable polymers that can prevent food products from rapidly spoiling and help the growing difficulty of waste build up in the environment.
A Photo-Responsive Hydrogel Assists in Spinal Cord Repair
A photosensitive hydrogel has shown promise in healing spinal cord injuries.
Using Trees for Bioenergy and Phytotechnologies
Poplars and willows are sustainably grown to conserve or utilize water in a variety of applications.
Deep Learning for RNA-Protein Interaction Prediction
Hundreds of RNA‐binding proteins and their associated RNAs have been revealed, which enables the large‐scale prediction of RNA–protein interactions using machine learning methods.
Classical and Emerging Techniques to Identify and Quantify Localized RNAs
This review focuses on classical and state‐of‐the‐art methods for the identification and quantification of RNA molecules in a variety of subcellular locations.
What Happens to Water When Forests are Thinned in Dry Regions?
Extended droughts, or droughts that are warmer or more frequent than they have been in the past, can have large consequences on water availability, forest productivity, and forest mortality.
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