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Computational biologists develop AI that predicts inner workings of cells
Using a new artificial intelligence method, researchers at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons can accurately predict the activity of genes within any human cell, essentially revealing the cell's ...
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Plant cells gain immune capabilities when it's time to fight disease, scientists discover
Human bodies defend themselves using a diverse population of immune cells that circulate from one organ to another, responding to everything from cuts to colds to cancer. But plants don't have this luxury.
Plants & Animals
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Scientists discover a unique microbiome on our planet's roof
The streams draining the glaciers on our planet's mountaintops harbor a wealth of unique microorganisms, yet little was known about these complex ecosystems until recently. A team of scientists led by EPFL has carried out ...
Ecology
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Study reveals the fabrics most vulnerable to fungal attack during shipping—and the culprits
A new study could help consumer goods manufacturers to predict the likelihood of mold growth during shipping, enabling them to make informed decisions and mitigate economic losses.
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A passive resistance phenomenon: Marine bacteria use low tRNA levels to fend off viruses
As humans, we often focus on viruses and bacteria because of their role in causing various, sometimes severe, diseases. However, an equally fascinating but lesser-known phenomenon is the ongoing battle between bacteria and ...
Evolution
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Lock and key: Scientists clarify how important proteins 'dock' to centromere
The centromere of chromosomes plays a crucial role in cell division. Using the model plant Arabidopsis thaliana, an international team of researchers led by the Leibniz Institute IPK has investigated how two crucial proteins—KNL2 ...
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Signaling circuit interplay pushes newborn neurons out of the neuronal nest
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, but for developing neurons, this first step relies on collaboration from multiple signaling pathways. Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital used fluorescent ...
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Unlocking cell recycling: Weak molecular interactions provide new possibilities for artificial control
Recycling takes place in our cells at all times: in a process called autophagy, cell components that are no longer needed are enclosed by membranes and broken down into their basic building blocks. This vital process prevents ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 7, 2025
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How electrical synapses fine-tune sensory information for better decisions
Scientists at Yale and the University of Connecticut have taken a major step in understanding how animal brains make decisions, revealing a crucial role for electrical synapses in "filtering" sensory information.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 7, 2025
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Zinc deprivation reveals vulnerability in resistant bacteria, reviving old antibiotics
Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a critical vulnerability in drug-resistant bacteria: zinc—or a lack thereof.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 6, 2025
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Newly discovered mechanism triggers immune response in cells with damaged DNA
A research team from the University of California, Irvine has revealed a previously unknown mechanism that triggers an inflammatory immune response in cells when their DNA is damaged. This discovery deepens the understanding ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 6, 2025
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Membrane anchor suppresses protein aggregation in neurodegenerative diseases, modeling study shows
Protein aggregation is typical of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and prion diseases such as Creutzfeld-Jakob disease. A research team headed by Professor Jörg Tatzelt from the Department of Biochemistry ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 6, 2025
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Taking a step back from the cell membrane debate: Simplified models offer fresh perspective
New progress in a long-standing debate about the nature of biological cell membranes could be made by considering which aspects of the membrane can be captured in simplified simulations.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 6, 2025
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An abundant phytoplankton feeds a global network of marine microbes
One of the hardest-working organisms in the ocean is the tiny, emerald-tinged Prochlorococcus marinus. These single-celled "picoplankton," which are smaller than a human red blood cell, can be found in staggering numbers ...
Ecology
Jan 6, 2025
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What to know about bird flu as farms fight outbreaks in California
The rise of bird flu across farms in California has raised questions about the virus and its potential threat to humans. While the threat to humans is currently small.
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 5, 2025
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CaMKIIβ key in transducing Ca²⁺ transients to initiate autophagosome formation: Study
Transient Ca2+ fluctuations on the surface of the endoplasmic reticulum (ER) can induce liquid-liquid phase separation (LLPS) of the autophagy initiation complex FIP200, forming FIP200 puncta and triggering autophagosome ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 3, 2025
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Lake bacteria evolve like clockwork with the seasons, study reveals
Like Bill Murray in the movie "Groundhog Day," bacteria species in a Wisconsin lake are in a kind of endless loop that they can't seem to shake. Except in this case, it's more like Groundhog Year.
Evolution
Jan 3, 2025
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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 ...
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Jan 3, 2025
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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 ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 2, 2025
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Unlocking Spirulina secrets to supercharge vaccines
JCU researchers have found particles in the popular "superfood" Spirulina that could lead to significant advancements in vaccine production and effectiveness.
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Jan 2, 2025
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