The MTT assay relies on a straightforward principle. In living cells, enzymes in the mitochondria convert MTT into formazan, ...

Scientists have long known that light can sometimes appear to exit a material before entering it—an effect dismissed as an ...

NASA’s 2024 image collection highlights stunning views of Earth and detailed microgravity experiments aboard the ISS. Comet C ...

New findings in mice have uncovered a crucial mechanism linking neuronal activity to mitochondrial function, researchers report, revealing a potential pathway to combat age-related cognitive decline.

When it comes to particle physics, however, much of the action takes place in giant accelerators smashing particles together ...

Dec. 11, 2024 — Scientists have made a significant breakthrough in understanding how 'bad' cholesterol, known as low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol or LDL-C, builds up in the body. The ...

Military scientists shredded millions of pages, impeding acknowledgement of the history of human radiation experiments.

November 22, 2024 • When he rounded them up, he had a 100. A few months ago, Wendy Zukerman invited our own Latif Nasser to come on her show, and, of course, he jumped at the chance. Laughter ...

Salt, or more precisely the sodium it contains, is very much a "Goldilocks" nutrient. Low sodium levels cause a drop in blood volume, which can have serious, sometimes deadly, health consequences ...

An initiative from two research organizations to boost the role of science in peace-making in Africa needs to be supported.

Writing in Science, Professor Jack Stilgoe (UCL Science & Technology Studies) argues that the rules and ethical procedures that normally govern laboratories aren’t sufficient to take care of ...