It's tiny and needy, but is it alive? That's a question prompted by recent research that highlights a surprisingly complex part of biology. The organism in question is a microbe called Sukunaarchaeum ...
AV Laboratories is bringing biotechnology out of the research lab and into the realm of daily skincare. Founded by a team of scientists and innovators with deep roots in IVF and stem cell research, AV ...
Maintaining optimal energy levels in today’s fast-paced world has become a challenge for many individuals. Whether due to a demanding job, personal responsibilities, or simply the stresses of modern ...
Invisible to the naked human eye, cellular behavior tells a complex yet enduring story about the origins of all life on Earth. On Nov. 20, visitors to the Museum of Science could see and hear that ...
Kate Adamala does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...
Artist rendering showing a vortex of energy and how certain lipids and fatty acids come together to form a membrane. The process is cyclical as components come together and separate and energt is ...
Viruses typically aren’t considered ‘alive,’ as many core biological functions are outsourced to their potential hosts. But a newly discovered organism appears to straddle the line between virus and ...
Maikel Rheinstadter receives funding from the National Science and Engineering Council Canada (NSERC), the Canadian Foundation for Innovation (CFI), the Province of Ontario and McMaster University..
We live in a golden age for space exploration. Scientists are gathering massive amounts of new information and scientific evidence at a record pace. Yet the age-old question remains unanswered: are we ...