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May 3, 2024
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May 3, 2024 — Researchers have developed peptide-based hydrogels that mimic the aligned structure of muscle and nerve tissues, which could enable the development of functional lab-grown ...
May 3, 2024 — Land plants cover the surface of our planet and often tower over us. They form complex bodies with multiple organs that consist of a broad range of cell types. Developing this morphological complexity is underpinned by intricate networks of genes, ...
May 3, 2024 — New research examines how the bacteria Escherichia coli, or E. coli -- responsible for most UTIs -- is able to use host nutrients to reproduce at an extraordinarily rapid pace during infection despite the near sterile environment of fresh ...
May 3, 2024 — Recent findings that plants employ a drought-survival mechanism to also defend against nutrient-sucking pests could inform future crop breeding programs aimed at achieving better broadscale pest ...
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May 3, 2024 — The placenta's response to infections from malaria, toxoplasmosis and listeria has been mapped in high resolution, possibly paving the way for new treatment ...
May 3, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that how a special protein complex called the Mediator moves along genes in DNA may have an impact on how cells divide. The discovery may be important for future research ...
May 3, 2024 — Researchers describe a natural product-like molecule, Tantalosin, that inhibits interaction between two proteins in complexes that reshape membranes inside the cell. The findings lead to a deeper ...
May 2, 2024 — Some of the ocean's tiniest organisms get swept into underwater currents that act as a conduit that shuttles them from the sunny surface to deeper, ...
May 2, 2024 — Working with human breast and lung cells, scientists say they have charted a molecular pathway that can lure cells down a hazardous path of duplicating their genome too many times, a hallmark of ...
May 2, 2024 — Natural malaria infections have been genetically analysed at a higher resolution than ever before, giving insights that could help understand and ...
May 2, 2024 — Many natural substances possess interesting characteristics, and can form the basis of new active compounds in medicine. Terpenes, for example, are a group of substances, some of which are already ...
May 2, 2024 — Researchers have deciphered the complex interplay of various enzymes around the innate immune receptor toll-like receptor 7 (TLR7), which plays an important role in defending our bodies against ...
May 2, 2024 — The length of telomeres in white blood cells, known as leukocytes, varies significantly among sub-Saharan African populations, researchers report. Moreover, leukocyte telomere length (LTL) is ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — Researchers have achieved a breakthrough in understanding how genetic drivers influence the evolution of a specific photosynthesis mechanism in ...
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May 1, 2024 — A parasite that not only feeds of its host, but also makes the host change its own metabolism and thus biology. Microbiologists have shown this for the very first time in a specific group of ...
May 1, 2024 — Viruses known as 'jumbo' phages are seen as a potential tool against deadly bacterial infections. But scientists must first decipher the extraordinary makeup of these mysterious viruses. ...
May 1, 2024 — For the first time since 1914, a new species of the Japanese lily known as sukashiyuri has been identified. A research team analyzed the morphology and DNA of these lilies and has revised the ...
May 1, 2024 — Conventional plant regeneration approaches by cell culture require the external application of plant growth regulators, including hormones. However, optimizing culture conditions can be laborious. ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — As the world faces the loss of a staggering number of species of animals and plants to endangerment and extinction, one scientist has an urgent message: Chemists and pharmacists should be key players ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — Scientists report significant progress in cultivating nephron progenitor cells (NPCs), the cells destined to form the kidney's filtration system, the nephrons. NPCs hold immense promise for ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — A study of body size in leaf-nosed bats of the Solomon Islands has revealed surprising genetic diversity among nearly indistinguishable species on different ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — Researchers have discovered a new mechanism of oil biosynthesis and found a way to genetically engineer a type of test plant to more efficiently produce different kinds of seed oil that it otherwise ...
Apr. 30, 2024 — A four-legged robot trained with machine learning has learned to avoid falls by spontaneously switching between walking, trotting, and pronking -- a milestone for roboticists as well as biologists ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — Scientists have applied a data-driven approach to understanding firefly population dynamics on a continental scale. Key findings from this new study indicate that fireflies, part of the beetle order, ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — The research explores how CRISPR can be used to edit ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — Many bacteria produce substances to gain an advantage over competitors in their highly competitive natural environment. Researchers have discovered a new so-called lantibiotic, namely epilancin A37. ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — Researcher discovered that two species in the genus Angelica are pollinated primarily by hornets. This overturns the conventional belief that Angelica species are 'generalists,' meaning ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — Medium-sized dogs have a higher risk of developing cancer than the very largest or smallest breeds, according to a new ...
Apr. 29, 2024 — Dinosaurs were likely as smart as reptiles but not as intelligent as ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Researchers report on the molecular assembly of one of the most common anti-phage systems -- from the family of proteins called Gabija -- that is estimated to be used by at least 8.5%, and up to 18%, ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Report details first-ever finding of highly pathogenic avian influenza virus in North American ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Research study reports intriguing findings made through innovative artificial intelligence analysis about yeasts -- small fungi that are key contributors to biotechnology, food production, and human ...
Apr. 26, 2024 — Fungal disease Fusarium head blight (FHB) is on the rise due to increasingly humid conditions induced by climate change during the wheat growing season, but a fundamental discovery could help reduce ...
Apr. 25, 2024 — Different types of barley recruit distinct communities of soil microbes to grow around their roots by releasing a custom mix of sugars and other compounds, according to a new ...
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Archaea Can Be Picky Parasites
- Key Functions of Therapeutically Promising Jumbo Viruses
- New Japanese Lily Species Identified, 1st Addition to Sukashiyuri Group in 110 Years
- Novel Genetic Plant Regeneration Approach Without the Application of Phytohormones
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- Missing Link in Species Conservation: Pharmacists, Chemists Could Turn Tide on Plant, Animal Extinction
- New and Improved Way to Grow the Cells That Give Rise to the Kidney's Filtration System
- Researchers Parse Oddity of Distantly Related Bats in Solomon Islands That Appear Identical
- Discovery of Mechanism Plants Use to Change Seed Oil Could Impact Industrial, Food Oils
- Trotting Robots Reveal Emergence of Animal Gait Transitions
Monday, April 29, 2024
- Fading Lights: Multiple Threats to North America's Firefly Populations
- Research on RNA Editing Illuminates Possible Lifesaving Treatments for Genetic Diseases
- Possible Alternative to Antibiotics Produced by Bacteria
- Hornets Found to Be Primary Pollinators of Two Angelica Species
- Study Reveals Cancer Vulnerabilities in Popular Dog Breeds
- T. Rex Not as Smart as Previously Claimed
Friday, April 26, 2024
- Study Details a Common Bacterial Defense Against Viral Infection
- Florida Dolphin Found With Highly Pathogenic Avian Flu
- Surprising Evolutionary Pattern in Yeast Study
- Genetic Hope in Fight Against Devastating Wheat Disease
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Barley Plants Fine-Tune Their Root Microbial Communities Through Sugary Secretions
- These Jacks-of-All-Trades Are Masters, Too: Yeast Study Helps Answer Age-Old Biology Question
- Food in Sight? The Liver Is Ready!
- Curiosity Promotes Biodiversity
- With Hybrid Brains, These Mice Smell Like a Rat
- Synthetic Droplets Cause a Stir in the Primordial Soup
- Scientists Replace Fishmeal in Aquaculture With Microbial Protein Derived from Soybean Processing Wastewater
- Deer Are Expanding North, and That's Not Good for Caribou
- Advanced Cell Atlas Opens New Doors in Biomedical Research
- How Immune Cells Communicate to Fight Viruses
- Unveiling the Lionfish Invasion in the Mediterranean Sea
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- After Spinal Cord Injury, Neurons Wreak Havoc on Metabolism
- Can Climate Change Accelerate Transmission of Malaria? Pioneering Research Sheds Light on Impacts of Temperature
- Cells May Possess Hidden Communication System
- These Giant, Prehistoric Salmon Had Tusk-Like Teeth
- Researchers Uncover 'parallel Universe' In Tomato Genetics
- Color Variants in Cuckoos: The Advantages of Rareness
- Laser Technology Offers Breakthrough in Detecting Illegal Ivory
- Unveiling the Mysteries of Cell Division in Embryos With Timelapse Photography
- New Research Shows 'profound' Link Between Dietary Choices and Brain Health
- A Vaccine to Fight Antibiotic Resistance
- Giant Viruses Infect Deadly Parasite
- Researchers Unveil PI3K Enzyme's Dual Accelerator and Brake Mechanisms
- How Parasites Shape Complex Food Webs
- Scientists Unveil Genetics Behind Development of Gliding
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
- Bioluminescence First Evolved in Animals at Least 540 Million Years Ago
- Squids' Birthday Influences Mating
- Frog Species Evolved Rapidly in Response to Road Salts
- Researchers Create Artificial Cells That Act Like Living Cells
- Tropical Fish Are Invading Australian Ocean Water
Monday, April 22, 2024
- The Spiciness of Mustard May Depend on Soil Microbes
- AI Tool Creates 'synthetic' Images of Cells for Enhanced Microscopy Analysis
- Liquid Droplets Shape How Cells Respond to Change
- AI Can Improve Alzheimer's Treatment Through the 'gut-Brain Axis'
- Scientists Discover the Cellular Functions of a Family of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
- Switching Off the Light to See Better
- Protein Network Dynamics During Cell Division
- The Enemy Within: How Pathogens Spread Unrecognized in the Body
- Breakthrough Rice Bran Nanoparticles Show Promise as Affordable and Targeted Anticancer Agent
Friday, April 19, 2024
- New Compound from Blessed Thistle Promotes Functional Nerve Regeneration
- Lemur's Lament: When One Vulnerable Species Stalks Another
- Surf Clams Off the Coast of Virginia Reappear -- And Rebound
- New Research Defines Specific Genomic Changes Associated With the Transmissibility of the Monkeypox Virus
- Helping Migrating Salmon Survive Mortality Hot-Spot
- Light Show in Living Cells
Saturday, April 20, 2024
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Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Why Can Zebrafish Regenerate Damaged Heart Tissue, While Other Fish Species Cannot?
- When Thoughts Flow in One Direction
- Potential New Treatment Path for Lasting Lyme Disease Symptoms
- Metabolic Health Before Vaccination Determines Effectiveness of Anti-Flu Response
- Marine Microbial Populations: Potential Sensors of the Global Change in the Ocean
- RNA's Hidden Potential: New Study Unveils Its Role in Early Life and Future Bioengineering
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Calorie Restriction Study Reveals Complexities in How Diet Impacts Aging
- Honey Bees Experience Multiple Health Stressors out-in-the-Field
- Paleontologists Unearth What May Be the Largest Known Marine Reptile
- New Class of Antimicrobials Discovered in Soil Bacteria
- Mountain Chickadees Have Remarkable Memories. A New Study Explains Why
- Solving a Mini Mystery of Cell Division
- Marine Plankton Behavior Could Predict Future Marine Extinctions
- Plant Sensors Could Act as an Early Warning System for Farmers
- A Better View With New Mid-Infrared Nanoscopy
- How Soil Microbes Survive in Harsh Desert Environments
- Study Finds Iron-Rich Enamel Protects, but Doesn't Color, Rodents' Orange-Brown Incisors
- Tracking a Protein's Fleeting Shape Changes
- Making Crops Colorful for Easier Weeding
- Researchers Uncover Human DNA Repair by Nuclear Metamorphosis
- New Butterfly Species Created 200,000 Years Ago by Two Species Interbreeding
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
- Reproductive Success Improves After a Single Generation in the Wild for Descendants of Some Hatchery-Origin Chinook Salmon
- Older Males out-Compete Young Males Outside Breeding Pairs, Bird Study Shows
- New Tagging Method Provides Bioadhesive Interface for Marine Sensors on Diverse, Soft, and Fragile Species
- Seed Ferns: Plants Experimented With Complex Leaf Vein Networks 201 Million Years Ago
- Twisted Pollen Tubes Induce Infertility
- 'One Ring to Rule Them All': How Actin Filaments Are Assembled by Formins
- Can Animals Count?
- Newly Sequenced Genome Reveals Coffee's Prehistoric Origin Story -- And Its Future Under Climate Change