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Molecular & Computational biology 20 hours ago

Enhancing heat tolerance in cool-season turfgrasses

A research team reviewed the physiological and morphological changes in cool-season turfgrasses under high temperature stress, alongside advances in molecular characterization of their temperature regulatory networks. They ...

Cell & Microbiology Apr 24, 2024

Study suggests that cells possess a hidden communication system

Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations?

Molecular & Computational biology Apr 24, 2024

Testing how well biomarkers work: New fluorescence microscopy method can improve resolution down to the Ångström scale

LMU researchers have developed a method to determine how reliably target proteins can be labeled using super-resolution fluorescence microscopy.

Cell & Microbiology Apr 24, 2024

Biomolecular condensates: Study reveals poor predictive power of established liquid-liquid phase separation assays

Cells buzz with millions of different biomolecules that diffuse chaotically through their substructures, yet they manage to ensure exquisite functional and spatial specificity.

Plants & Animals Apr 23, 2024

Unveiling the molecular functions of lipid droplet proteins in Arabidopsis thaliana leaves

Lipids are biomolecules essential for the proper functioning of the living cell. They are found in the cell membranes and are also integral components of cell signaling pathways. Plant cells possess subcellular structures ...

Environment Apr 23, 2024

A new electrochemical approach could reduce ocean acidity and remove carbon in the process

In the effort to combat the catastrophic impacts of global warming, we must accelerate carbon emissions reduction efforts and rapidly scale strategies to remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and the oceans. The ...

Nanomaterials Apr 23, 2024

Scientists stencil-paint carbon nanotube components for flexible transparent electronics

Researchers from Skoltech, MIPT, and elsewhere have found a fast and inexpensive way to create geometric patterns in carbon nanotube films. The resulting films turned out to have superior properties for manufacturing components ...

Nanophysics Apr 23, 2024

Breaking boundaries in tiny labs: New technology using sound waves has implications for nanoparticle manipulation

Acoustofluidics elegantly merges acoustics with fluid mechanics, enabling precise manipulation of fluids and particles on both micro and nanoscales. This interdisciplinary field plays a crucial role in biomedicine, tissue ...

Molecular & Computational biology Apr 23, 2024

Researchers uncover natural variation in wild emmer wheat for broad-spectrum disease resistance

Bread wheat is one of the most important staple crops for millions of people and is apparently the largest cultivated and traded cereal worldwide. Bread wheat is a hexaploid species with three subgenomes (2n = 6x = 42, AABBDD) ...

Environment Apr 22, 2024

Q&A: EPA finalizes phase-out plan for 'forever chemicals' known as PFAS

Long-term, low-dose exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals, can hinder the immune system, interfere with hormones, and reduce the effectiveness of vaccines. It can also cause ...

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