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Climate change will affect 12 important marine species on North American West Coast, research warns

For the generations who grew up watching Finding Nemo, it might not come as a surprise that the North American West Coast has its own version of the underwater ocean highway – the California Current marine ecosystem.

1 Aug 2022

New method can easily convert commercially available DNA chips into RNA chips

Biochips (microarrays) are modern analytical tools that allow thousands of individual detections to be performed simultaneously in a small amount of sample material. A team led by Mark Somoza from the Faculty of Chemistry at the University of Vienna has now presented a new method in "Nature Communications".

27 Jul 2022

Research provides better understanding of the Prussian carp's peculiar, efficient reproductive strategy

The Prussian carp is considered one of the most successful invasive fish species in Europe. Its ability to reproduce asexually gives it a major advantage over competing fish.

20 Jul 2022

Research combines robotics and biology to create biohybrid microrobots using E. coli

A team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems’ Physical Intelligence Department merged robotics and biology by outfitting E. coli bacteria with artificial components to create biohybrid microrobots.

From The Max Planck Institute 18 Jul 2022

Researchers discover key cells that control interaction in parts of the brain

A research group from MedUni Vienna’s Center for Brain Research has identified key cells that control data communication between parts of the brain.

18 Jul 2022

Novel fluorescent probe likely to help decode neuronal talking

Numerous cells, including neurons, depend on the intracellular messenger molecule cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) to function. It does this by encouraging axon growth and maintaining neuronal communication.

15 Jul 2022

Researchers utilize Alismatales to explore plant adaptation to aquatic environments

It is widely believed that life originated in the ocean. Contrarily, the general public does not recognize that many aquatic organisms are descended from terrestrial organisms.

15 Jul 2022

Researchers discover the gene essential for the growth of photoreceptors

Srrm3 is a master regulator gene essential for the growth of photoreceptors, cells in the rear of the retina that catch and process light and transmit signals to the brain that allow vision, according to research, from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona.

14 Jul 2022

Research finds mechanism triggering flowering plants to produce fruits and seeds

Food production has grown more and more challenging for producers throughout the globe due to rising global temperatures and declining pollinator populations.

14 Jul 2022

Scientists discover the first structures of angiotensin-converting enzyme using cryo-EM

University of Cape Town (UCT) researchers have used cryo-electron microscopy to identify the first complete structures of the human angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) (cryo-EM). A protein that controls blood pressure, ACE, is essential for maintaining good heart health.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers discover the atomic structure of the nuclear pore complex

Nearly 100 trillion cells make up the human body, which is what keeps people healthy and alive. The mechanisms of life are maintained by the billions of pieces that each cell has on its own.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers investigate the effects of transient oxygen starvation on protein folding in plants

Protein molecules require a defined shape in order to function. When they are created, their building blocks are therefore linked together in a very specific way.

13 Jul 2022

Analyzing and acknowledging HIV protein may result in new treatments, study reveals

Researchers from Rutgers University and the Salk Institute defined the molecular structure of the HIV Pol polyprotein, a protein that helps the virus propagate and spread throughout the body, in an exploration that could lead to the formation of potential treatments for more than 40 million HIV patients globally.

From Rutgers University 11 Jul 2022

Researchers analyze ultra-thin layer of lipids in gecko feet, likely to serve as their grip factor

Geckos are known for having sturdy feet that enable them to easily scale vertical surfaces. Millions of microscopic, hair-like structures on their toes provide them with this apparent superpower.

From National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 8 Jul 2022

Crucial gene in maize modulates specific chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, study finds

North Carolina State University researchers revealed that a crucial gene in maize called HPC1 modulates some chemical processes that contribute to flowering time.

4 Jul 2022

Review: Emergence and detection of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols

While there are many studies that discuss antibiotic resistance genes (ARG) in soil and water environments, there is currently very little research that focuses on ARG in aerial environments. In a recent review, researchers from South Korea have analyzed current research trends regarding ARG in bioaerosols, including their sources, methods of detection, and implications for the future.

1 Jul 2022

New study shows mother’s gut microbes may help in the healthy growth of the placenta

According to a recent study from the University of East Anglia, a mother’s gut microbes can aid in the formation of the placenta and the healthy development of the baby.

1 Jul 2022

Researchers examine ancient microbes to find life beyond earth

Researchers have reproduced what life was like for some of the oldest species on Earth using light-capturing proteins found in living microorganisms. These initiatives may enable everyone to spot life in distant worlds, whose atmospheres mirror the pre-oxygen planet more closely.

1 Jul 2022

Study identifies the crucial activity of transposable elements in the evolution of the octopus genomes

The octopus is an extraordinary organism with exceptional brain complexity and cognitive abilities that are unmatched by other invertebrates. So much so that it resembles vertebrates in certain ways more than it does invertebrates.

1 Jul 2022

Reviving degraded ecosystems with genomics

The monumental global task to restore degraded ecosystems will need to include sophisticated technologies such as environmental DNA monitoring to understand and support the recovery of complex biospheres, international researchers say.

28 Jun 2022

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Climate change will affect 12 important marine species on North American West Coast, research warns

New method can easily convert commercially available DNA chips into RNA chips

Research provides better understanding of the Prussian carp's peculiar, efficient reproductive strategy

Research combines robotics and biology to create biohybrid microrobots using E. coli

Researchers discover key cells that control interaction in parts of the brain

Novel fluorescent probe likely to help decode neuronal talking

Researchers utilize Alismatales to explore plant adaptation to aquatic environments

Researchers discover the gene essential for the growth of photoreceptors

Research finds mechanism triggering flowering plants to produce fruits and seeds

Scientists discover the first structures of angiotensin-converting enzyme using cryo-EM

Researchers discover the atomic structure of the nuclear pore complex

Researchers investigate the effects of transient oxygen starvation on protein folding in plants

Analyzing and acknowledging HIV protein may result in new treatments, study reveals

Researchers analyze ultra-thin layer of lipids in gecko feet, likely to serve as their grip factor

Crucial gene in maize modulates specific chemical processes that contribute to flowering time, study finds

Review: Emergence and detection of antibiotic resistance in bioaerosols

New study shows mother’s gut microbes may help in the healthy growth of the placenta

Researchers examine ancient microbes to find life beyond earth

Study identifies the crucial activity of transposable elements in the evolution of the octopus genomes

Reviving degraded ecosystems with genomics

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