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Water gives cells a push in blood vessel formation
Water flow plays a surprising role in the formation of new blood vessels as zebrafish develop, RIKEN researchers have discovered. This finding advances our understanding of how blood vessels sprout new branches through cell ...
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High-resolution imaging reveals ribosome dynamics in yeast cells
Ribosomal translation is the process by which cells synthesize proteins based on the genetic instructions encoded in messenger RNA. It is essential for life, yet it is an incredibly complex process involving multiple steps ...
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Early warning system allows bacteria to form protective biofilms in advance
University of Basel researchers have discovered that bacteria can sense threats in advance through a general danger signal. Bacteria detect when nearby cells are dying and proactively form a protective biofilm. Understanding ...
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Damage to RNA, not DNA, found to be main cause of acute sunburn
We have all been told to avoid direct sunlight between 12 noon and 3 p.m., seek out shade and put on sunscreen and a hat. Nevertheless, most of us have experienced sunburn at least once. The skin turns bright red, feels irritated ...
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Bacteria use surprising anti-missile defense-like system to fend off viruses
Imagine a city under constant threat from invaders. The city's defense system deploys a sophisticated anti-missile defense mechanism to neutralize threats before they can cause harm. In the microscopic world, bacteria face ...
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DNA motors can switch direction, reshaping genetic understanding
Scientists from Delft, Vienna, and Lausanne discovered that the protein machines that shape our DNA can switch direction. Until now, researchers believed that these so-called SMC motors that make loops into DNA could move ...
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Decoding the link between lysosomal activities and focal adhesions could aid cancer research
The fight against cancer often begins with uncovering hidden players, and a recent study reveals one such key player: an unexpected class of abbreviated N-glycans. These molecules, upregulated in cancer cells, are excreted ...
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Gene mutation in roots that enhances microbe partnerships could cut fertilizer use
Researchers have discovered a biological mechanism that makes plant roots more welcoming to beneficial soil microbes. This discovery by John Innes Centre researchers paves the way for more environmentally friendly farming ...
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Jan 15, 2025
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Scientists reveal cilia's secrets using connectome data
By reexamining 3D images used to map the connections between brain cells, researchers are uncovering new information about a small, elusive, and often overlooked cellular appendage.
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Jan 15, 2025
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Model helps narrow hunt for Ebola virus hosts in bat species
Bats are widely recognized as the primary hosts of filoviruses, such as Ebola, yet the specific host species of ebolaviruses are not definitively known. In a study led by the University of California, Davis, and the Albert ...
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Jan 15, 2025
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Bacterial small RNA promotes gut colonization by regulating sialic acid metabolism, research reveals
A study published in PNAS reveals how a bacterial pathogen coordinates N-acetylneuraminic acid (Neu5Ac) metabolism at the post-transcriptional level via a novel small noncoding RNA to promote infection in the host's intestinal ...
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Jan 15, 2025
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Octopus arms have segmented nervous systems to power extraordinary movements
Octopus arms move with incredible dexterity, bending, twisting, and curling with nearly infinite degrees of freedom. New research from the University of Chicago revealed that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm ...
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Jan 15, 2025
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The bacterium that transformed DNA sequencing
DNA sequencing was revolutionized after scientists discovered a new bacterium in the hot springs of Yellowstone National Park, and today it's a common research technique.
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Jan 14, 2025
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Exploration of root-lesion nematodes in New Zealand maize crops reveals a potential new species
A new study has lifted the lid on five species of root-lesion nematodes living in maize crops across New Zealand—and suggested the existence of a hitherto-unsuspected cryptic species.
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Jan 14, 2025
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Exocyst study reveals new roles for protein complex in membrane fusion
A new study highlighting the importance of a large protein complex called the exocyst in cell growth, division and communication reveals new functions and mechanisms that are essential to how molecules move across a membrane ...
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Jan 14, 2025
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Sophisticated computer models open door to far more targeted antibiotics
With antibiotic resistance a growing problem, University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have developed cutting-edge computer models that could give the disease-fighting drugs a laser-like precision to target only ...
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Jan 14, 2025
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Study reveals new mechanism of mRNA poly(A) tail regulation in early embryos
During the oocyte-to-embryo transition (OET), the length of the mRNA poly(A) tail is closely linked to its translational efficiency. Regulation of the poly(A) tail is essential for selective protein translation in early embryos. ...
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Jan 14, 2025
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Scientists reveal mechanism of key player in lysosome transport regulation
A research team led by Prof. Feng Wei at the Institute of Biophysics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, has made significant strides in understanding the BORC complex, a key player in lysosome transport and localization.
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Jan 14, 2025
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Hemp microbes study may lead to more sustainable farming methods
Hemp has become increasingly popular for its versatile uses: CBD-rich varieties are in high demand for pharmaceutical products, while fiber-rich varieties are valued for industrial applications like textiles. Now, a University ...
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Jan 14, 2025
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Genetic tweak to drug-making cells resolves a decades-old challenge in biomanufacturing
An international team of researchers led by the University of California San Diego has developed a new strategy to enhance pharmaceutical production in Chinese hamster ovary (CHO) cells, which are commonly used to manufacture ...
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Jan 14, 2025
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