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UbiREAD: Cracking the ubiquitin code of protein degradation
Ubiquitin marks proteins for degradation, whereby ubiquitin molecules can be combined in different types and numbers forming different chains. Researchers at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry (MPIB) have developed ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Biologists discover ancient neurohormone that controls appetite
A team of biologists at Queen Mary University of London has discovered that a neurohormone controlling appetite in humans has an ancient evolutionary origin, dating back over half a billion years. The findings, published ...
Evolution
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Mountains as biodiversity engines: How uplift may shape species evolution
A new study co-authored by researchers at Indiana University sheds light on how the forces that shape mountain ranges also influence the evolution of species. In the study, "Direct effects of mountain uplift and topography ...
Evolution
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'Chimpanzee 'engineers' have implications for understanding human technological evolution
A multidisciplinary team of researchers led by Dr. Alejandra Pascual-Garrido, Research Affiliate at the School of Anthropology and Museum Ethnography, University of Oxford, has discovered that chimpanzees living in Gombe ...
Plants & Animals
13 hours ago
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Wildfires, windstorms and heat waves: How extreme weather threatens nature's essential services
How much will strawberry harvests shrink when extreme heat harms pollinators? How much will timber production decline when windstorms flatten forests? How much will recreational value disappear when large wildfires sweep ...
Ecology
12 hours ago
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Susceptibility to bovine tuberculosis in cattle traced to key genes
A new study identifying genetic factors contributing to bovine tuberculosis (bTB) susceptibility could represent an important step in the fight against the disease in cattle, and the zoonotic threat it poses to humans.
Molecular & Computational biology
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How mechanical forces can encode function in cells and lead to fibrosis
The cells in human bodies are subject to both chemical and mechanical forces. But until recently, scientists have not understood much about how to manipulate the mechanical side of that equation. That's about to change.
Cell & Microbiology
13 hours ago
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Breaking antibiotic-resistant bacteria's protective capsules: Study offers insights into combating S. pneumoniae
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria are a serious public health threat. Understanding the biology of these bacteria—such as how they synthesize their protective capsules—is essential for developing new strategies to counter ...
Cell & Microbiology
14 hours ago
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How dramatic daily swings in oxygen shaped early animal life
Imagine a world where the oxygen you need changes dramatically between day and night. Your world shifts from being rich in oxygen (oxic) in the day, so you have energy to hunt for food, to suffocatingly oxygen-free (anoxic) ...
Evolution
15 hours ago
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Nature's time machine: How long-term studies unlock evolution's secrets
Georgia Tech scientists are revealing how decades-long research programs have transformed our understanding of evolution, from laboratory petri dishes to tropical islands—along the way uncovering secrets that would remain ...
Evolution
17 hours ago
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How chromosomes shape up for cell division: Scientists reveal DNA loop formation mechanisms
Among the many marvels of life is the cell's ability to divide and thus enable organisms to grow and renew themselves. For this, the cell must duplicate its DNA—its genome—and segregate it equally into two new daughter ...
Cell & Microbiology
16 hours ago
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Analytical model predicts how bacteria navigate obstacles to spread
Trying to predict how bacteria will spread is like predicting the flight of a leaf in a windstorm—it's a complicated and chaotic business. Factor in bacteria's encounters with objects such as corners or surfaces and the ...
Cell & Microbiology
16 hours ago
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Maize cultivation in Nigeria: Better predicting pest and climate risks
A new study published in Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment shows that pests such as the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) and grubs (Holotrichia serrata) could have a significant impact on maize cultivation in Nigeria ...
Ecology
10 hours ago
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Scientists engineer starfish cells to shape-shift in response to light
Life takes shape with the motion of a single cell. In response to signals from certain proteins and enzymes, a cell can start to move and shake, leading to contractions that cause it to squeeze, pinch, and eventually divide. ...
Cell & Microbiology
17 hours ago
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Tree diversity helps forests buffer extreme heat and cold, study finds
A forest with high tree-species diversity is better at buffering heat peaks in summer and cold peaks in winter than a forest with fewer tree species. This is the result of a study led by researchers from the German Center ...
Ecology
10 hours ago
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Research uncovers the illegal trade of pet chimpanzees from Guinea-Bissau
The illegal trade in live chimpanzees in Guinea-Bissau is more widespread than current data indicates, scientists believe, and may be a major factor contributing to the decline of the chimpanzee population.
Plants & Animals
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Northernmost record of toxic pufferfish in Mediterranean raises alarm
Researchers have documented the northernmost record of the highly invasive silver-cheeked toadfish, Lagocephalus sceleratus, in the Mediterranean, raising concerns about its impact on marine biodiversity, fisheries, and coastal ...
Plants & Animals
12 hours ago
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After greening comes darkness, and it really does matter
Many people are familiar with the idea of greening cities, which involves developing and enhancing urban green spaces. But what if we were to start talking about darkening cities in a similar way?
Ecology
12 hours ago
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How light stabilizes a stress-response protein to help plants survive harsh environments
Researchers at National Taiwan University discovered how light stabilizes a key stress-response protein, offering insights into improving crop resilience to harsh environments.
Molecular & Computational biology
11 hours ago
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Climate patterns and water quality linked in farming landscapes
A recent study conducted in southwest England has shed light on the connection between large-scale climate drivers and suspended sediment concentrations, a key factor in water quality. The research, focused on the impact ...
Ecology
12 hours ago
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