The Excelsior

3D Cryo-EM and NMR Snapshots of Proteins Reveal the Sophisticated Mechanism of Action of a Bacterial Tc Toxin

Only one thousandth of a milligram of bacterial botulinum toxin is needed to kill a living organism. The toxin exerts…

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Ditch the toothbrush for whiter teeth and fewer cavities

The first thing people notice when they meet you is your smile. To be more confident when offering wide-mouthed, crinkled…

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A deep dive into the relationship between cohesion and erosion

Landslides are a striking example of erosion. When the bonds that hold soil and rock particles together are overwhelmed with…

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Researchers reveal how an insectivorous plant uses energy from rain to power its traps

Scientists at the University of Bristol have discovered the deadly workings of a carnivorous plant. In the steaming jungles of…

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Limb muscle regeneration requires metamorphosis and body growth

Unknown to passers-by, a modest little creature with amazing abilities lives and reproduces in the forests and rice fields of…

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Buy a zero carbon home

The concrete industry is just one of many companies researching new manufacturing methods to reduce its carbon footprint. These initiatives…

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Nutritional solution may help heat-stressed cows as US heats up

Rising temperatures pose major challenges for the dairy industry – a Holstein’s milk yield can decline by 30 to 70%…

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Why this remarkable plant's contribution to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals is worth reevaluating

Experts at the forefront of efforts to restore the UK’s coastal seagrass beds say the remarkable plant’s contribution to the…

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Signs of Disturbance in Nearby Dwarf Galaxies Point to an Alternative Theory of Gravity

Dwarf galaxies are small faint galaxies that are usually found in clusters of galaxies or near larger galaxies. Because of…

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A brain mechanism underlying the evolution of anxiety

New research using genome editing technology has allowed scientists to create a model and to evaluate a genetic mutation associated…

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