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Scientists uncover principles underlying the toxicity of 'selfish' genes
Lurking within the genomes of nearly all species—including plants, fungi, and even humans—are genes that are passed from generation to generation with no clear benefit to the organism. Called "selfish" genes, they can ...
Evolution
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Wheat wild relative genome research unlocks potential for crop improvement
Scientists have successfully mapped the genome sequence of Aegilops mutica, a wild relative of wheat, shedding light on its genetic diversity and potential use in breeding programs.
Molecular & Computational biology
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Plastic-degrading enzymes found in landfills
Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2050. Enzymatic and microbial degradation is a ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Deep learning analyzes cellular cytoskeleton with high precision
A research team at Kumamoto University has developed a deep learning-based method for analyzing the cytoskeleton—the structural framework inside cells—more accurately and efficiently than ever before. This advancement, ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Calcium transport mechanism in wingless signaling pathway reshapes understanding of embryonic development
During embryonic development, the intestine of the Drosophila fly divides into distinct chambers thanks to the formation of constrictions at specific points of the tissue. The Wingless (Wg) signaling pathway is known to be ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Mapping maternal lineages of fine aroma cocoa through chloroplast DNA
Toribio Rodríguez de Mendoza National University researchers conducted a genomic analysis of fine aroma cocoa from northern Peru, uncovering genetic divergence and evolutionary patterns within Theobroma cacao.
Add some spice: Curcumin helps treat Mycobacterium abscessus
Mycobacterium abscessus is a fast-growing, pathogenic mycobacteria that can cause lung infections, and people who have respiratory conditions or are immunocompromised face a higher risk. It can also cause skin infections. ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Oldest cerapodan ornithischian dinosaur discovered in Morocco
A team of paleontologists from the Natural History Museum in the U.K., the University of Birmingham, also in the U.K., and Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah University, in Morocco, has unearthed the oldest known cerapodan ornithischian ...
New 'shy' fungus found in old-growth forest
Although fungi of the genus Piloderma are common, scientists have now discovered five previously unknown species. One of these is one of the most widely distributed species in Northern Europe, while another is found only ...
Ecology
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Genetic study reveals hidden chapter in human evolution
Modern humans descended from not one, but at least two ancestral populations that drifted apart and later reconnected, long before modern humans spread across the globe.
Evolution
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Popular cooking cheese made with peas yields same taste and texture
Creamy, crumbly, mild, or sharp, cheese is a true crowd-pleaser. From everyday meals to gourmet delights, it's a staple across the Western world. In 2023, the average European enjoyed 20.5 kilograms of cheese.
Biotechnology
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Discovery of a new species of fossil tree helps paint picture of ancient African forest
Recent research by scientists at the Botanical Research Institute of Texas (BRIT), Texas Tech University, and several other collaborating institutions have identified ancient fossils of a newly described tree species named ...
Ecology
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Degradable bioplastics offer a smart solution to nitrogen pollution
By 2050, we will need to feed almost 1.8 billion more people, when our global population reaches around 10 billion.
Biotechnology
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Wild weather linked to weedy seadragon deaths
Marine scientists are calling for beachgoers who find weedy seadragons washed up on the shore to photograph them and send details to researchers at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS).
Plants & Animals
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Feline therapy: Study suggests cats could fill an assistive niche
For years, therapy dogs have ruled the world of animal-assisted services (AAS), offering stress relief to college students, hospital patients, and those in need of emotional support. But new research suggests that some cats ...
Plants & Animals
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New River Rescue Kit empowers campaigners to tackle sewage pollution
An expert from The University of Manchester has contributed to the River Rescue Kit, an online resource designed to empower communities to take action against the growing crisis of river pollution.
Ecology
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'We will preserve them': saving Cambodia's crocodiles
A motorbike rider inches slowly over bumpy terrain deep in Cambodia's Virachey national park, carefully adjusting the basket strapped behind him. Inside is precious cargo—a critically endangered Siamese crocodile.
Ecology
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What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders
Bird flu has devastated poultry and dairy farms, and sent the price of eggs soaring in the United States since it was first detected in North America in late 2021.
Veterinary medicine
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Youth are charting new freshwater futures by learning from the water on the water
The future of freshwater is increasingly in jeopardy across Canada and around the world.
Ecology
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A 15-million-year-old fossilized freshwater fish with preserved stomach contents is a newly discovered species
In an Australian first, researchers have described a new species of 15-million-year-old fossilized freshwater fish, Ferruaspis brocksi, that shows preserved stomach contents as well as the pattern of coloration.
Paleontology & Fossils
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