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Importance of RNA modifications in fungal infection resistance could lead to better treatments
An often-overlooked mechanism of gene regulation may be involved in the failure of antifungal drugs in the clinic, claims a German-Austrian research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Embryo development hinges on sugar-modified proteins, study demonstrates
Protein modifications are key to cell survival because they ensure they do what they are supposed to do in a healthy system. One vital modification involves adding sugar molecules to proteins, a process known as glycosylation. ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Researchers uncover privet leaves as new source of anti-inflammatory compounds
A research team, led by sensory scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, have reported in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences that privet leaves yield significant amounts of both oleocanthal and its closely ...
Plants & Animals
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Genetic diversity in Alaska's red king crab may provide climate change resilience
New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean conditions.
Ecology
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Single-cell method enables rapid identification of airborne pathogens in real-world environment
Aerosols play a critical role in the transmission of airborne pathogens by acting as carriers that transport pathogens between the environment and humans. Timely and accurate detection of these pathogens is essential for ...
Cell & Microbiology
19 hours ago
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Syringe-wielding germs could crack antimicrobial resistance crisis
Friendly germs armed with their own biological syringes and poisons could hold the key to overcoming the antimicrobial resistance crisis, according to a new study by biologists at the Universities of Manchester and Basel.
Cell & Microbiology
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Ecologists reveal key genetic insights for conservation of iconic cockatoo species
Ecologists at the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two iconic cockatoo species: the Sulfur-crested cockatoos and the ...
Ecology
19 hours ago
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Chornobyl dogs' genetic differences not due to mutation, study finds
Radiation-induced mutation is unlikely to have induced genetic differences between dog populations in Chornobyl City and the nearby Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), according to a new study in PLOS ONE from North Carolina ...
Plants & Animals
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Your gut bacteria are in a chemical tug-of-war with your body
Our gut is a bustling hub of activity, home to trillions of microbes that work together with our bodies to keep us healthy. A recent study explores one fascinating aspect of this partnership: how gut bacteria team up with ...
Molecular & Computational biology
21 hours ago
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Most species of bacteria remain unstudied in scientific research
A biomedical engineer at the University of Michigan has found that just a fraction of all known bacteria species has ever been the main focus of a scientific research effort and subsequent paper. In his research posted on ...
Nuclear speckles identified as key hubs for gene expression regulation
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have discovered that nuclear speckles, a membraneless organelle within the nucleus, serve as central hubs for pre-mRNA 3′ end processing. This discovery advances our understanding ...
Cell & Microbiology
21 hours ago
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Wrong place, wrong time: Why Zika virus hijacks a protein needed for brain growth
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head.
Cell & Microbiology
22 hours ago
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Biofilm busters: Plant-derived molecule stops bacteria from forming protective biofilms on surfaces
If your teeth have ever felt fuzzy after skipping a brushing, you've encountered biofilm—a slimy bacterial layer that clings to surfaces. In medical settings, biofilms make infections harder to treat when they form protective ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 11, 2025
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Plant hormones that help roots reach deeper water provide potential strategy for drought-resistant crops
Scientists have discovered how plants adapt their root systems in drought conditions to grow steeper into the soil to access deeper water reserves.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 10, 2025
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Hydrogen peroxide and the mystery of fruit ripening: 'Signal messengers' in plants
A research team led by Prof. Qin Guozheng from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has unveiled a previously unrecognized mechanism by which the RNA N6–methyladenosine (m6A) demethylase SlALKBH2 undergoes ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 10, 2025
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Gene discovery reveals unique sex determination in killifish
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging—Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI) in Jena, in collaboration with international partners, have made a significant breakthrough in killifish research. They identified a gene that ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 10, 2025
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Analyzing diversity of reverse-transcriptase-containing viruses through global metagenomics
Viral reverse transcriptase (RT) plays a critical role in replication (e.g., retroviruses, that reverse transcribe RNA templates into complementary DNA) and genome mutations (e.g., diversity-generating retroelements in bacteriophages). ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 10, 2025
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May the force not be with you: Cell migration doesn't only rely on generating force
In mechanobiology, cells' forces have been considered fundamental to their enhanced function, including fast migration. But a group of researchers in the McKelvey School of Engineering at Washington University in St. Louis ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 9, 2025
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Scientists create comprehensive map of protein locations within human cells
Like workers at a factory or office, proteins in a cell must be in the right department to do their jobs. But scientists have yet to fully map the cell's organization, much less determine how these cellular "employees" may ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 9, 2025
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'RNA lanterns' could offer new insights into viruses and human memory
RNA is the molecule that reads the genetic information stored in DNA. It's critical for the proper functioning of cells, and in a new study published in Nature Communications, University of California, Irvine scientists have ...
Biotechnology
Jan 9, 2025
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