Azo-menthol: New molecule can regulate ion channels using light
Located in the cell membrane, TRPM8 ion channels are known as receptors that recognize cold and respond to menthol, the ...
We Test Lots of Gadgets Every Year—These 50 Are the Coolest We Used in 2024
Our team of editors field tested hundreds of tech gadgets in fitness, travel, wellness, and recovery in 2024. Here are 50 ...
Giant virus encodes key piece of protein-making machinery of cellular life
Researchers at the University of Hawai'i at Mānoa have discovered that a virus, FloV-SA2, encodes one of the proteins needed ...
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Harnessing the Power of Light for Efficient Water Splitting
Researchers from the Institute of Science Tokyo, led by Assistant Professor Megumi Okazaki, have identified key factors ...
Understanding metformin's mechanism in reducing blood sugar
Millions of people take metformin, a Type 2 diabetes medication that lowers blood sugar. The "wonder drug" has also been shown to slow cancer growth, improve COVID outcomes and reduce inflammation.