A single protein can reverse the developmental clock on adult brain cells called astrocytes, morphing them into stem-like cells that produce neurons and other cell types, UT Southwestern researchers report in a new study. The findings might someday lead to a way to regenerate brain tissue after disease or injury.

This beautiful shrub is native to Europe, North Africa, and West Asia. It is one of the best-known poisonous plants from ancient Egypt to the Middle Ages up until now. It is the ancient Egyptians they were responsible for promoting its use as a powerful narcotic.

The toxins responsible for its […]

An international team of scientists has developed an innovative opal-like material inspired by butterfly wings and peacock feathers. Graphene’s reaction to such conditions include changing color from green to blue when stretched and turning transparent when heated. Regularly interspersing a tiny amount of the “wonder-material” graphene throughout their polymer-based opals unlocked […]