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Enhancers study provides insight into how gene expression establishes and maintains naive-state pluripotent stem cells
During embryonic development, cells start out as pluripotent, or have the potential to become many different cell types through differentiation. Naive-state is the name for the earliest stage of development for pluripotent ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it
Billions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small compartments called organelles that perform specific functions essential for the cell's survival and operation. For instance, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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A unified theory for predicting pathogen competition: Exploring how emerging new strains replace previous ones
The COVID-19 pandemic showed that predicting the invasion of a novel pathogen into the human population and its evolutionary potential to generate new variants is crucial for preventing future outbreaks. New research conducted ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Microtubule formation mechanism sheds light on how cells build their internal skeleton
Inside every cell, a network of tiny filaments, called the microtubule cytoskeleton, helps maintain the cell's shape, allows it to divide, and transports vital materials from one part of the cell to another. The filaments ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Unlocking the genetic mysteries of modern roses: Research provides insights into origin and breeding
Roses are one of the world's most beloved and widely cultivated ornamental plants, captivating hearts and adorning gardens for centuries. Despite their popularity, the genetic origins and breeding history of modern roses ...
Plants & Animals
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Vitamin B₁'s journey in your body, and why it matters
Vitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is essential for the survival of our cells. The human body can't produce it, but we can maintain healthy levels of this vitamin by eating foods like salmon, legumes, and brown rice. Doing ...
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Scientists discover 'selfish DNA' crucial for early human development
A critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our own genes, but by DNA elements called transposons that can move around the genome, Sinai Health researchers have found.
Cell & Microbiology
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Is the physics of red blood cells in bats a key to 'artificial hibernation' for humans?
The mechanical properties of red blood cells (erythrocytes) at various temperatures could play an important role in mammals' ability to hibernate. This is the outcome of a study that compared the thermomechanical properties ...
Plants & Animals
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Airborne DNA tech transforms endangered wildlife monitoring
University of Queensland researchers have created new tools that could change how conservation experts monitor and protect some of Australia's most endangered species.
Ecology
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Beyond the toxin: Investigating the role of the cpb2 gene in the survival of Clostridium perfringens
Clostridium perfringens (C. perfringens) is a widespread bacterium found in the intestines of animals and humans, known for causing severe enteric diseases. It produces over 20 toxins, with the β-2 toxin (CPB2) being linked ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Red clover seed oil rich in bioactive compounds, study finds
A research team has identified a wealth of bioactive compounds in red clover (Trifolium pratense) seeds and their oil, positioning them as a promising source for functional ingredients in food and health care products. Researchers ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 14, 2024
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Study reveals plants have mechanism for protein blueprint monitoring that was thought to exist only in animal cells
Plants have a sophisticated mechanism for monitoring the production of new proteins. The U1 snRNP complex ensures that the protein blueprints are fully completed. This is important because cells tend to halt the process prematurely. ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 14, 2024
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New measuring method determines how immune cells really migrate
In order to reach their target, for instance a tumor, immune cells have to leave the bloodstream or lymphatic vessels and migrate through connective tissue. Until now, scientists presumed that immune cells migrated through ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 14, 2024
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Compounds from Mitragyna diversifolia harbor antidiabetic and antioxidant potential
Mitragyna diversifolia is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m in height, found in moist and wet forests, as well as in disturbed habitats. Available phytochemical studies suggest that the main constituents ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 14, 2024
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Natural extracts boost drought resistance in lettuce and broccoli
A team from the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV), the Spanish National Research Council (CSIC) and the Universitat Jaume I of Castelló, in collaboration with the company Caldic Ibérica, has developed a product ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 14, 2024
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I was a beta tester for the Nobel prize-winning AlphaFold AI—it's going to revolutionize health research
The deep learning machine AlphaFold, which was created by Google's AI research lab DeepMind, is already transforming our understanding of the molecular biology that underpins health and disease.
Biotechnology
Oct 14, 2024
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Calcium transport protein in bacteria offers insights for drug development and food safety
Researchers at Umeå University have revealed details on how bacteria use calcium to regulate vital processes in a way that differs from human cells. This breakthrough is significant in the fight against antibiotic resistance ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 14, 2024
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Brazilian study identifies potential targets for treatment of visceral leishmaniasis
Researchers at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar), the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP) and the University of São Paulo (USP) in Brazil have characterized for the first time a class of proteins present ...
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 14, 2024
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Expansion in situ genome sequencing innovation makes hidden DNA-protein interactions visible
Harvard scientists have unveiled a new technique called expansion in situ genome sequencing (ExIGS) that combines existing in situ genome sequencing (IGS) with expansion microscopy (ExM). The innovation allowed researchers ...
Protein USP50 identified as key in DNA replication balance
A protein that is involved in determining which enzymes cut or unwind DNA during the replication process has been identified in a new study.
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 14, 2024
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