Deciphering the mystery of mummification
A new study sheds light on chemicals used in the ancient Egyptian embalming process, and reveals intricate trade networks between Egypt and tropical Africa and Asia.
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A new study sheds light on chemicals used in the ancient Egyptian embalming process, and reveals intricate trade networks between Egypt and tropical Africa and Asia.
© Nikola Nevenov
An analysis of historical olive tree growth pinpoints an optimal growing temperature with significant implications for certain Mediterranean countries.
David Kaniewski, 2023
Analysis of a mutated gene underlying a rare neurological disorder offers a view into the mechanisms guiding early brain development.
Joseph Gleeson, University of California at San Diego
Surprising measurements of particle spin after heavy-ion collisions hint at previously unseen properties of the strong nuclear force.
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Distinct life-cycle stages of Toxoplasma gondii use different molecular bridges to infect cells, including proteins that make an effective vaccine in animal trials.
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Insights into the collaborative interactions between sperm cells could inform the design of more efficient motors for microscale robots.
Veronika Magdanz, University of Waterloo
A new study sheds light on chemicals used in the ancient Egyptian embalming process, and reveals intricate trade networks between Egypt and tropical Africa and Asia.
Analysis of a mutated gene underlying a rare neurological disorder offers a view into the mechanisms guiding early brain development.
An analysis of historical olive tree growth pinpoints an optimal growing temperature with significant implications for certain Mediterranean countries.
Distinct life-cycle stages of Toxoplasma gondii use different molecular bridges to infect cells, including proteins that make an effective vaccine in animal trials.
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Nature Middle East editors discuss issues concerning Middle Eastern science and scientists.
Latest research articles from Saudi Arabia published in 68 top science journals tracked by Nature Index.
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