The researchers found that during the evolutionary process, these short tails developed hydrophobic properties, meaning that they repel water and are strongly attracted to fatty lipids.

Innovation Center of NanoMedicine (iCONM), Kawasaki Institute of Industrial Promotion, 3-25-14 Tonomachi, Kawasaki-ku, Kawasaki 210-0821, Japan Department of Advanced Nanomedical Engineering, Medical ...

As the CBSE Class 10 Science Board exam approaches on February 20, 2025, students are refining their preparation strategies.

The struggle to comprehend this interplay is the preoccupation of biologists, and more recently those engaged in systems biology. But do we readily take into account all of the components of ...

This was achieved by using hydrophobic melanin particles which provide structural color and water-repellence. The discovery marks a breakthrough in advanced materials for paints and coatings.