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Rising COVID-19 cases and emergence of new variants could result from ‘vaccine…
The allocation of the COVID-19 vaccine between countries has so far tended to vaccine nationalism, in which countries stockpile vaccines to prioritize access for their citizens rather than equitable sharing of vaccines. The extent of…
New University of Maine research center to focus on potato virus Y
A better understanding of the biology of one of the most destructive plant viruses for potato crops will be the focus of a research hub at the University of Maine which is part of a new 6.1 institute. million dollars focused on virology and…
How a poisonous snake got its fangs
Poisonous snakes use poisonous fangs to inject a cocktail of toxins - a special tooth with grooves and channels that guide the poison to the bites. Unique among animals, grooved tubular teeth have repeatedly evolved with snakes. Our new…
The SMC protein complex ensures the dynamics of holocentromers
The SMC protein complex ensures the dynamics of holocentromers. Credit: IPK
Monocentromers…
AlphaFold 2, open source AI for protein structure prediction – Technology
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On July 15, a team of scientists released a
Nature article titled "Highly Accurate Protein Structure Prediction with AlphaFold".1 The article describes how the…
How science lost the public’s trust
"Science" has become a political slogan. "I believe in science", Joe Bidentweeted six days before his election as President. “Donald Trump does not. It's that easy, guys.
But what does it mean to believe in science?…
Junior professors rewarded for their cutting-edge research in the humanities and sciences
Four junior faculty members from the Yale Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) were honored for pioneering scientific research or the humanities in their academic fields.
Jennifer Allen, Associate Professor of History, received the Samuel…
Why Britain’s sudden removal of covid restrictions is a big gamble
Britain is about to make a big bet. On Monday, July 19, the country will lift all remaining pandemic restrictions. People can go to a nightclub or get together in as large a group as they want. They are not legally required to wear…
Humility, empathy and discovery in science and in ministry
Susan BarretoSusan is an author with a long-standing interest in religion and science. She currently edits Covalency, the online magazine of the Lutheran Alliance for Faith, Science and Technology. She wrote articles in the lutheran…
Inheriting Friends from Mother’s Key to Hyena’s Success | MSU Today
In the wild, inheriting beneficial physical traits can be the difference between a long and a short life. But for the spotted hyena, another type of inheritance, which has nothing to do with genetics, is extremely…