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A road map to expanding the study of algae

Algae don't get the credit or attention they deserve. They are responsible for much of the oxygen we breathe, play pivotal roles in the habitats in which they live and are culturally important in coastal communities worldwide, ...

Enhancing chromosome detection in metaphase cell images

ChromTR, a novel framework for chromosome detection in metaphase cell images, represents a significant advancement in the field of cytogenetics. This framework, which integrates semantic feature learning and chromosome class ...

Cell atlas reveals parallels between horse and human pregnancies

New research has resulted in the first high-resolution molecular picture of the equine endometrium—the inner lining of the uterus—before and after embryo implantation. This picture, or cell atlas, highlights key similarities ...

Feet first: Understanding how mRNA helps cells 'walk'

Cells in the body have to move around in order to do their jobs. During development, for instance, cells are distributed to create and grow tissue. And in the event of an immune response, different cells are shuttled around. ...

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Evolution
Bacteria evolved to help neighboring cells after death, new research reveals
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World's largest digital microbe collection aims to transform health research
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Bacterial flagellar motors: Study sheds light on their ion-driven mechanisms
Cell & Microbiology
Syphilis pathogen grown in lab without animals, aiding global research
Cell & Microbiology
Gene editing approach sheds light on how mitochondria drive autophagy
Cell & Microbiology
Some viruses 'freeze' their RNA to replicate, study finds
Cell & Microbiology
The minor spliceosome: Researchers reveal new structural insights into an essential RNA-protein complex
Cell & Microbiology
Diabetes can drive the evolution of antibiotic resistance, study suggests
Cell & Microbiology
The sexome's forensic potential: After intercourse, both partners leave traces of their own unique genital microbiome
Ecology
Symbiotic bacteria ride along with single-celled protists in ocean's upper layer
Cell & Microbiology
Inability of cells to recycle fats can spell disease: Study reveals how a protein helps transport fats out of lysosomes
Cell & Microbiology
Protein shuttling mechanism helps bacteria pump out antibiotics
Cell & Microbiology
Researchers reveal microbial mechanism behind low methane emissions in ruminant hindgut
Cell & Microbiology
Crossing the blood–brain barrier with a payload via engineered bacteria
Cell & Microbiology
'Junk' RNA segments found to play role in protein production and cell stress response
Cell & Microbiology
Looking between cells: Light microscopy probe provides unprecedented view of extracellular matrix
Evolution
Newly discovered algae species offers insights into plant evolution and UV protection
Cell & Microbiology
Synthetic compartments 'turbocharge' bacteria for faster protein production
Cell & Microbiology
Mirror life is a scientific fantasy leading to a dangerous reality. How mirror bacteria could conquer life on Earth
Cell & Microbiology
Data-driven techniques enhance understanding of cell division

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Study unveils new extrusion-induced instabilities in viscoelastic materials
Plants & Animals
Experiments show wild fish can recognize individual divers
Evolution
The evolving pigment palette of European skin, eyes and hair as seen through ancient DNA
Space Exploration
Calculating the energy requirements for using moon dust to create rocket fuel
Social Sciences
Study finds adding extra periods to your texts makes them... Seem. More. Intense.
Archaeology
Archaeologists discover oldest evidence of stone blade production on the Arabian Peninsula
Plasma Physics
Unlocking the secrets of fusion's core with AI-enhanced simulations
Nanomaterials
New 2D carbon material is tougher than graphene and resists cracking
Nanophysics
Microfluidic component library component library enables rapid, low-cost device prototyping
General Physics
Quantum billiard balls: Digging deeper into light-assisted atomic collisions
Astrobiology
Jupiter's moon Callisto is very likely an ocean world
Condensed Matter
Nanoscale technique uses atomic vibrations to show how quantum materials behave at interfaces
Earth Sciences
Kahramanmaraş earthquake study showcases potential slip rate errors
Earth Sciences
Deep-sea organisms shape ocean floor at 7.5 km depth
Quantum Physics
Light-powered breakthrough enables precision tuning of quantum dots
Economics & Business
Timing in eBay negotiations affects deal outcomes, study reveals
General Physics
Strong nuclear force calculations explain multiscale phenomena in atomic nuclei
Quantum Physics
Doubling down on a century-old math formula unlocks more controllable qubits
Nanomaterials
Dual-site catalyst transforms CO₂ into renewable methanol
Social Sciences
Americans willing to pay nearly $100 billion to reduce gun violence

Bioengineers develop construction kit for 'smart cell' design

Rice University bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research, published in the journal Science, represents a major breakthrough in the field ...

Certain bacteria perform a trick that could keep plants healthy

To stay healthy, plants balance the energy they put into growing with the amount they use to defend against harmful bacteria. The mechanisms behind this equilibrium have largely remained mysterious. Now, engineers at Princeton ...

Bioreactor allows automated long-term culturing of stem cells

Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) are considered a promising tool in medicine, with the potential to unlock treatments for many health conditions such as neurodegenerative diseases and disorders. However, producing ...

Study traces Ebola's route to the skin surface

Ebola is a deadly hemorrhagic disease caused by a virus that is endemic in parts of East-Central and West Africa. Most people are aware that a primary route for person-to-person transmission is through contact with bodily ...