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Invisible alliances: Kingdoms collide as bacteria and cells form captivating connections
In biology textbooks, the endoplasmic reticulum is often portrayed as a distinct, compact organelle near the nucleus, and is commonly known to be responsible for protein trafficking and secretion. In reality, the ER is vast ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Fruit flies' courtship song may hold key to controlling mosquitoes
How fruit flies mate may hold a key to limiting the spread of diseases by mosquitoes.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Using AI machine learning to map hidden molecular interactions in bacteria
A new study from Oregon Health & Science University has uncovered how small molecules within bacteria interact with proteins, revealing a network of molecular connections that could improve drug discovery and cancer research.
Cell & Microbiology
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Genomic analyses reveal human activity's vital role in Amazonian species' genetic makeup
Researchers from the German Max Planck Institutes of Geoanthropology and Biology Tübingen use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees.
Ecology
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Do or die: How soybeans tackle nematode invaders
"Fight-or-flight" is not an option for plants, unfortunately, when it comes to pathogen attacks. Instead, plants opt for "do-or-die." A deeper insight into the genetic mechanisms that enable plants to resist pathogen infections ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Researchers uncover principles of gene expression regulation in cancer and cellular functions
A research team at KAIST has identified the core gene expression networks regulated by key proteins that fundamentally drive phenomena such as cancer development, metastasis, tissue differentiation from stem cells, and neural ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Engineers develop microfluidic protocol to extract and purify DNA
Call it the science of small, but a trio of University of Florida chemical engineers have developed a lab-on-a-chip process that could make a big difference for DNA research and, ultimately, patients.
Biotechnology
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Alternative protein sources: Improving the mouthfeel of plant-based foods with fava beans
Researchers at the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich have for the first time investigated how protein structures derived from fava beans affect a cellular model of human oral ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 23, 2025
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Harvest smarter, not harder: Machine learning meets tomato farming
A research team led by Dr. David Helman from the Faculty of Agriculture, Food and Environment at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has developed a novel machine learning model employing hyperspectral imaging to assess the ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 23, 2025
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Toward video generative models of the molecular world
As the capabilities of generative AI models have grown, you've probably seen how they can transform simple text prompts into hyperrealistic images and even extended video clips.
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 23, 2025
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Super enzyme that regulates testosterone levels in males discovered in 'crazy' bird species
A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a "crazy" species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, an international study involving researchers at Simon Fraser University ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2025
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New tool enables phylogenomic analyses of entire genomes
Researchers led by electrical engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a better way to perform the comparative analysis of entire genomes. This approach can be used to study relationships between ...
Biotechnology
Jan 23, 2025
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Self-supervised learning approach can test 20 million cells or more
Our bodies are made up of around 75 billion cells. But what function does each individual cell perform and how greatly do a healthy person's cells differ from those of someone with a disease? To draw conclusions, enormous ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 23, 2025
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Molecular mechanism reveals how hairy mussels achieve reversible underwater adhesion
A research team at POSTECH has uncovered the molecular mechanism behind the remarkable underwater adhesion of hairy mussels (Barbatia virescens). Their findings, published in Nature Communications, reveal an oxidation-independent ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2025
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From root to shoot: How silicon powers plant resilience
Silicon (Si) is one of the most abundant elements on Earth, found in large quantities in soil. While Si is not essential for land plants, many plants, such as rice and grasses, have used Si to develop powerful defense mechanisms ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jan 23, 2025
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Unique genetic mechanism that protects cells against viruses discovered
Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology have discovered a unique genetic mechanism that provides cells with rapid and efficient protection against viruses. The findings could lead to the development of ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 23, 2025
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V-161: Newly discovered compound advances the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacteria
A recent study by a team from Chiba University has demonstrated a promising approach for fighting antibiotic resistance by identifying a compound, V-161, that inhibits a sodium-pumping enzyme critical for VRE survival under ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 23, 2025
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Unusual sulfur pathways offer a promising target in a high-priority pathogen
The tell-tale smell of rotten eggs is often a sign that sulfur is at work. Sulfur is a key element in proteins such as keratin, which makes hair and nails tough, and used in agriculture to make fertilizers. Researchers at ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jan 23, 2025
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Mane attraction: Molecular 'switch' may control long scalp hair
Treating hair loss may be as simple as developing therapies to flip a molecular "switch," according to a new study by researchers from Penn State; the University of California, Irvine; and National Taiwan University.
Evolution
Jan 23, 2025
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Computational tool streamlines genetic analysis for evolutionary biologists
Researchers at Hokkaido University have developed a new computational tool to help evolutionary biologists analyze complex genetic data to reconstruct the evolutionary history of species and the relationships between them.
Evolution
Jan 23, 2025
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