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Researchers identify simple rules for folding the genome
An international team of researchers co-led by Job Dekker, Ph.D., at UMass Chan Medical School, have identified rules that tell cells how to fold DNA into the tightly packed, iconic X-shaped chromosomes formed during mitosis ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Deeper understanding of plant cell transformation could pave way for controlling fruit growth
A research team has uncovered the mechanism and underlying reason behind the transformation of residual cells into epidermal cells during the abscission process, where plants naturally shed flowers, leaves, and fruits. This ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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'Internet of nature' helps researchers explore the web of life
A novel paper led by Dr. Ulrich Brose of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) and the Friedrich Schiller University Jena is widening the understanding of how species interact within ecosystems via ...
Plants & Animals
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CRISPR screen identifies EIF3D as critical regulator of stem cell pluripotency maintenance
A team of CiRA researchers has uncovered the crucial role of EIF3D—a protein translational regulator—in primed pluripotency. The research is published in the journal Science Advances.
Cell & Microbiology
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Rising popularity of otters fuels illegal wildlife trafficking in Japan
The fuzzy and adorable otter has experienced a surge in popularity in recent years. These aquatic mammals are friendly, playful, and make cute cooing sounds, so their social media stardom seems only natural.
Plants & Animals
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Amazing diversity of shapes found among plankton-feeding fishes
Swim along the edge of a coral reef and you'll often see schools of sleek, torpedo-shaped fishes gliding through the currents, feeding on tiny plankton from the water column.
Plants & Animals
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Añana Saltern microorganisms help to clarify the groundwater flow pattern
The MicroIker group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) has explored the diversity and distribution of unicellular organisms in the springs of the Añana Salt Valley. The study is published in the journal Microbial ...
Ecology
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Q&A: Hunting for 'good' viruses in the fight against drug-resistant infections
In the fight against antimicrobial-resistant (AMR) superbugs, an important weapon may just be hiding in some polluted stream, in some remote village that lacks adequate sewage infrastructure, or in a wastewater treatment ...
Cell & Microbiology
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The obstetrical dilemma: Large-scale study explores evolutionary trade-offs of wide vs. narrow hips
A team of integrative biologists at the University of Texas, Western Washington University and Columbia University Irving Medical Center has found that both wide and narrow hips provide women with certain physical benefits, ...
Integrating genomics with traditional fieldwork and morphology is essential for Lauraceae research, say scientists
Lauraceae, a globally significant woody plant family, encompasses ecologically critical and economically valuable species such as cinnamon, avocado, and bay laurel. While substantial progress has been made in deciphering ...
Ecology
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Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
Bacteria can be engineered to sense a variety of molecules, such as pollutants or soil nutrients. In most cases, however, these signals can only be detected by looking at the cells under a microscope or similarly sensitive ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 11, 2025
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Extinctions of Australian mammals have long been blamed on foxes and cats—but where's the evidence?
In 1938, zoologist Ellis Le Geyt Troughton mourned that Australia's "gentle and specialized creatures" were "unable to cope with changed conditions and introduced enemies."
Ecology
Apr 11, 2025
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Evidence-based, nonlethal cat management strategies save lives
University of Queensland research has found evidence-based, nonlethal cat management strategies save lives, reduce stray populations and ease the emotional toll on staff involved in euthanasia.
Veterinary medicine
Apr 11, 2025
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Researchers warn of neurological condition impacting Australian magpies
Researchers have set out to find the cause of a paralysis syndrome affecting magpies across Perth and the Southwest.
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2025
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What's contaminating Tampa Bay's fish? These scientists are angling for answers
In a hidden pocket of Tampa Bay mangrove forest, Steve Murawski's team of scientists caught a Centropomus undecimalis, the common snook. At 22 inches and with a jet-black line running horizontally across its body, the snook ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 11, 2025
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Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla in a zoo, is celebrating her 68th birthday in Berlin
Fatou, the oldest gorilla living in captivity worldwide, is getting ready for her 68th birthday in style.
Ecology
Apr 11, 2025
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First new plant tissue discovered in 160 years boosts crop yields
A research group led by Nagoya University in Japan has discovered a new tissue in plants that is essential for seed formation. Their discovery represents the first new plant tissue discovered in 160 years. Their findings ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 10, 2025
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Hantavirus hotspots revealed: Six new rodent species identified as carriers
Hantavirus recently made news headlines as the cause of death for Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman, but little is commonly known about it other than its connection to rodents.
Ecology
Apr 10, 2025
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Ancient jawbone from Taiwan belongs to a mysterious group of human ancestors, scientists say
An ancient jawbone discovered in Taiwan belonged to an enigmatic group of early human ancestors called Denisovans, scientists reported Thursday.
Evolution
Apr 10, 2025
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Strategic gene placement in bacteria offers insights into evolutionary success
Bioinformaticians from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf (HHU) and the university in Linköping (Sweden) have established that the genes in bacterial genomes are arranged in a meaningful order. In the journal Science, ...
Evolution
Apr 10, 2025
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