Research Update How do clownfish earn their stripes? The distinctive white stripes in clownfish form at different rates depending on their sea anemone hosts, a PNAS study finds.
Research Update Study finds ‘dark matter’ DNA is vital for rice reproduction Regions of DNA that give rise to non-coding RNA are required for proper development of plant reproductive organs.
Research Update The building blocks of gum disease Research focusing on the bacteria responsible for gum disease has revealed the unique assembly mechanism of its pili – adhesive filaments used for attachment.
Research Update The Ever-Changing Brain: Shining a Light on Synaptic Plasticity Researchers study key neural receptor involved in learning and memory.