Green Ancestors: Decoding the Secrets of 600 Million Years of Plant Life
A research team from Göttingen University leads an investigation into 10 billion RNA snippets to identify “hub genes.” The majority of the Earth’s land surface…
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Sophisticated Microbial Metropolis: Revealing Bacterial Teamwork Across Generations
When bacteria build communities, they cooperate and share nutrients across generations. Researchers at the University of Basel have now successfully demonstrated this for the first…
Ultrasound – A New Way To Get Rid of Toxic “Forever Chemicals”
The new method breaks up dangerous chemicals into harmless substances. New findings indicate that ultrasound technology could be effective in treating per- and poly-fluoroalkyl substances…
Microscopic Arms Race: Solving the Mystery Behind Bacteria’s Extensive Weaponry
A new study led by the University of Oxford has shed light on why certain species of bacteria carry astonishing arsenals of weapons. The findings,…
Unmasking Nature’s Dark Secret: Are Hosts Addicted to Their Microbiome?
We’ve long understood that hosts experience malfunctions in the absence of their microbiome, which can occur due to a lack of certain microbial species or…
Hunger Games: How Gut Hormones Hijack the Brain’s Decision Desk
Researchers have found that hunger hormones in the gut directly affect the brain’s hippocampus, influencing eating decisions. This discovery, made through a study on mice,…
Killer Whale Conundrum: Why Are Orcas Harassing and Killing Porpoises Without Eating Them?
Scientists investigate a perplexing behavior. For many years, scientists have been puzzled by the behavior of Pacific Northwest fish-eating killer whales, who have been seen…
CRISPR’s Hidden Treasures: 188 New Systems Unveiled by Smart Algorithm
By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics,…
Watch: How Hammerhead Sharks Get Their Hammer in Stunning Detail
For weeks, you’d be hard-pressed to tell if the rapidly growing animal was going to become a chicken, a fish, a frog, or even a…
Ancient Time Capsule: Scientists Discover DNA in 6-Million-Year-Old Turtle Shell
There are seven existing species of sea turtles, with the genus Lepidochelys comprising two of them: the olive ridley and the Kemp’s ridley. Despite being…
Unmasking Addiction: Scientists Discover Common Brain Network Among People With Substance Use Disorder
Researchers at Brigham examined data from 144 studies encompassing various brain imaging techniques and substances, uncovering a common brain network associated with addiction. Researchers at…
What Makes a Carrot Orange? New Findings Could Lead to Improved Health Benefits
A study of the genome provides insights into pigmentation and domestication. A recent study analyzing the genetic sequences of over 600 carrot varieties has revealed…
Scientists Have Discovered That Bacteria Have “Memories”
Scientists have discovered that bacteria can form memory-like mechanisms, informing strategies that lead to dangerous infections in humans. These strategies include antibiotic resistance and the…
This Protein Could Be the Key to Turning Back Your Brain’s Aging Clock
Researchers have revealed how the protein TIMP2 regulates brain plasticity, particularly in the hippocampus, offering new insights into treating age-related disorders like Alzheimer’s by targeting…
Brain’s Limitations Uncovered: Scientists Debunk Long-Held Beliefs About Neural Rewiring
Contrary to popular belief, the brain does not have the capability to rewire itself to compensate for loss of sight, amputations, or stroke-related damage, according…
How Do We Learn? Neuroscientists Have Uncovered How Our Brains Store Memories
What mechanism allows our brains to incorporate new information and form memories? Research led by Dr. Tomás Ryan from Trinity College Dublin reveals that learning…
AI’s New Frontier: Providing Unprecedented Insights Into Embryonic Development
How can we reliably and objectively characterize the speed and various stages of embryonic development? With the help of artificial intelligence! Researchers at the University…
Viral Vampires: How Predatory Viruses Unlock Secrets to New Antiviral Treatments
Viruses, like humans, can fall ill due to other viruses. This phenomenon, demonstrated through satellite viruses like MiniFlayer, which attaches to other viruses such as…