Humans have about 400 odorant receptors (ORs), but scientists have had trouble finding ligands that match up with most of these ORs in lab settings—leaving them with a murky understanding of how ...

Humans have unwittingly been carrying out evolution experiments for millennia through the domestication of plants, animals, and fungi. Starting with the seminal experiments of William Dallinger in the ...

Performance of lab balances can be affected by environmental conditions and influences from samples and users, leading to deviations from the instrument specifications. To address this, Sartorius ...

When a wildfire burns into urban areas at the wildland-urban interface, the chemical composition of the fire’s plume changes. To understand the changes, scientists are simulating these interface fires ...

Hungry laboratory animals tend to live longer. Over and over, in organisms ranging from fruit flies to mice (and sometimes even in primates), scientists have seen that cutting back on food extends ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. On January 27, 1996, France conducted Xouthos, its 210th and final ...

The experiment that became known as the Elephant Man trial began one spring morning, in 2006, when clinicians at London’s Northwick Park Hospital infused six healthy young men with an experimental ...

UMass Dartmouth is constructing a new $1.6 million Blue SWELL Lab featuring a large saltwater flume capable of simulating hurricane conditions. The lab will support research and testing for various ...