Hold out your hands, palms up, and move them so they are on top of each other. With a little experimentation—and perhaps a ...

The bacteria use a natural molecule called naphthoquinone. This acts like a tiny shuttle for electrons inside the cell.

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EPFL researchers uncover a notorious cholera strain that contains sophisticated immune systems to fend off viruses, which ...

Discover how your belly button harbors dangerous bacteria that can cause infections, inflammation, and mysterious health ...

In biology classes from high school through university, I learned that mitochondria are little objects that reside within ...

Cat1 – which can deplete a metabolite essential for cellular function. Left without fuel, Cat1 helps to stop invading viruses from spreading.

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