Science Square (Issue 138)
How Octopuses Are Able to Taste by Touching Giesen et al.Molecular Basis of Chemotactile Sensation in Octopus. Cell,…
Molecules
27 articles
Free Radicals and Aging Faster
“Free radicals” are a special type of atom that have been linked to many age-related diseases. They form…
The Mathematical Beauty of Snowflakes
“There was a footpath leading across the fields to New Southgate, and I used to go there alone…
Embryonic Stem Cells: What Do They Hold in Store?
Embryonic stem cells are cells in the early stages of embryonic development when a fertilized egg cell is…
The Impeccable Sanitation of the Blood
Think of a marvelous machine that consists of pipes, pumps, processors, and plugs. This machine grinds and grates,…
The Veils of Existence
As science develops further, the “veils” of the universe are lifted and humanity can explore realms beyond which…
Enriched by Exceptions: D-Amino acids
When we browse through molecules – the building blocks of the universe – and their utilization in organisms,…
Surface Tension and Life
Do you know how a steel blade can float on the water? Or how can some insects stride…
The Journey of Drugs through the Body
We get ill due to various reasons and in order to get better, we sometimes get some rest,…
Organized Industry in Cells: ER
An important characteristic of animate structures in the micro-pages of nature unseen by the naked eye is being…
Story in Progress
Every year, 12 to 25 million people attempt suicide worldwide, and 1 million of them achieve what they…
Quest to Solve the Mystery of Life
The quest to solve the mystery of life seems to be continuing. Where did we come from? What’s…
It’s me Peter, your liver!
Dear Peter, as one of your organs of vital importance, I have a couple of words to say…
Endocytosis: How Cells Eat
The smallest life forms that constitute our bodies, that is, cells, are fairly well organized structures. Even though…
Connection, Always and Everywhere
“… there is a stable order in the world as well as a well-established connection, constant norms and…