Proteins are the building blocks of life. They consist of folded peptide chains, which in turn are made up of a series of amino acids. From stabilizing cell structure to catalyzing chemical reactions, proteins have many functions. ...
Biotechnology
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An ancient jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans, scientists reported Thursday.
Evolution
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Cysteinyl leukotrienes (CysLTs) are potent bronchoconstrictors, playing pivotal roles in inflammatory diseases. These lipid mediators exert their effects by activating two G protein-coupled receptors, CysLT1R and CysLT2R. ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Apr 10, 2025
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A team of biomaterial engineers, environmental resource specialists and industrial design researchers affiliated with a host of institutions across Japan has developed a biodegradable material that is clear and can hold boiling ...
The four billion tons of marine organisms that global fisheries extracted from the ocean between 1960 and 2018 resulted in the depletion of over 560 million tons of essential nutrients vital to ecosystem health, new research ...
Ecology
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Suddenly, there's a flash of intense light and heat, followed by a rapidly expanding fireball. Combustion of high explosives is everywhere in popular culture, and it's also critical for ensuring the safety and reliability ...
Analytical Chemistry
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A meta-analysis of scientific studies, published in Biological Reviews has investigated differences in resource use efficiency between native and non-native species.
Ecology
Apr 10, 2025
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Are we alone in the universe? The answer to one of humanity's biggest questions is complicated by a basic reality: If there is life on other worlds, it may not look familiar. A sample of rocks from Mars or another planet ...
Astrobiology
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Lengthy prison sentences can be as effective as the death penalty in deterring homicides, according to new University of Limerick, Ireland research.
Political science
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In the recent flurry of executive orders from President Donald Trump, one warned of "a distorted narrative" about race "driven by ideology rather than truth." It singled out a current exhibition at the Smithsonian American ...
Social Sciences
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