Mathematics explains how giant ‘whirlpools’ form in developing egg cells
The swirling currents occur when the rodlike structures that extend inward from the cells’ membranes bend in tandem, like stalks of wheat caught in a strong
Cambridge University News
• cambridge
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
Jan. 13, 2021 • ~5 min
Delaying second COVID-19 vaccine doses will make supplies last longer but comes with risks
With vaccine shortages looming, experts are debating whether it is important to receive two doses or whether it's better to give one dose to more people and give a second when the supply is better.
Sanjay Mishra, Project Coordinator & Staff Scientist, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University
• conversation
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~11 min
Jan. 11, 2021 • ~11 min
Driving force behind cellular ‘protein factories’ could have implications for neurodegenerative disease
Researchers have identified the driving force behind a cellular process linked to neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease.
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cambridge
Dec. 16, 2020 • ~7 min
Dec. 16, 2020 • ~7 min
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