Cells: why shape matters
New techniques are revealing how cells control their shape – and the changes that could give an early warning of disease.
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New techniques are revealing how cells control their shape – and the changes that could give an early warning of disease.
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest intergovernmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.
Scalding volcanic springs are home to some remarkable microorganisms, and biotechnology is now finding uses for these microscopic survivors.
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.
Science in School is published by EIROforum, a collaboration between eight of Europe’s largest inter-governmental scientific research organisations (EIROs). This article reviews some of the latest news from the EIROs.
How do new species – or completely new types of organism – emerge? Time and separation are the key factors.
Have fun with organic chemistry by extracting sweet-smelling essential oils from fragrant plants.
The curation of ‘big data’ in molecular biology is changing the way scientists work.
Learn about a variety of biochemical processes with these quick, simple experiments using one of the world’s favourite fruits.
A species of bacterium discovered on the decaying wreck of the Titanic is providing new insights into how to protect living cells from damage.
Cells: why shape matters
Mercury’s mysteries, astronomy education and a new generation of X-ray science
Some (microbes) like it hot
Full-colour X-rays, early embryo division and space challenges for students
Transporting antimatter, attosecond X-ray science and 3D insights into avian evolution
Evolution in action: from genetic change to new species
Perfumes with a pop: aroma chemistry with essential oils
Bioinformatics: the new ‘cabinet of curiosities’
Go bananas for biochemistry
Titanic and the iron-eating bacteria