Beyond Telomerase: The Quest for Chromosome Immortality
Recent research challenges the long-standing understanding of the end-replication problem in DNA, revealing two distinct issues rather than one. Half a century ago, scientists Jim…
Recent research challenges the long-standing understanding of the end-replication problem in DNA, revealing two distinct issues rather than one. Half a century ago, scientists Jim…
Discovering essential electron carriers in nitrogenases opens new paths for eco-friendly chemical production, addressing a long-standing research bottleneck. Nitrogenases are considered promising candidates for the…
Retrotransposons can insert new genes into a “safe harbor” in the genome, complementing CRISPR gene editing. The recent greenlighting of a CRISPR-Cas9 treatment for sickle…
A basic premise of how plants grow is that shoots grow up and roots grow down. A new study, published in Plant Physiology, a leading…
According to a recent study in Nature Climate Change, fish are adapting their hunting and feeding patterns in response to warmer ocean temperatures, a shift…
More than 100 million years ago, the ancestors of the first snakes were small lizards that lived alongside other small, nondescript lizards in the shadow…
From the moment of birth, female ovaries possess approximately a million primordial follicles, with each follicle housing an egg cell. Throughout a woman’s growth into…
Research reveals “astonishing” footage showcasing new hunting strategies of orcas, heightening worries about the state of the marine ecosystem. An orca (killer whale) has been…
Researchers at Salk catalog all the chemical changes to the genetic structure that orchestrate cell behavior in the mouse brain, producing the most detailed atlas…
Exploring the process of change could uncover novel functions for elements of the genetic code. A new study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School…
Antibiotic-resistant infection is projected to catch up to cancer as the leading cause of death by 2050, making understanding and limiting the spread of antibiotic-resistant…
Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a study from The Australian National University (ANU). The aptly named delicate…
Spruce, pine, fir, and additional varieties of trees dominate the chilly expanses of territory that stretch across North America, northern Europe, and Russia, forming a…
Leatherback sea turtles, the largest of all living turtles, embark on extensive migratory journeys that may extend over several years. These turtles move from warm…
Neuroscientists at Johns Hopkins have demonstrated that specialized cells can signal the presence of light simultaneously in two distinct ways Working with mammalian retinal cells,…
Burial practices indicate that individuals with Down Syndrome and Edwards Syndrome were recognized as members of their communities For many years, scientists at MPI-EVA have…
The findings have raised concerns regarding the conservation of wildlife and the health of ecosystems. A study from the University of California, Davis, and the…
Recent research reveals that plants employ their internal circadian rhythms to adapt to fluctuations in water availability and salt levels, presenting a novel strategy for…