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Exploring Trichoderma and its beneficial effects for plants

"Trichoderma" is the Latin name for a genus of fungi that are present in all types of soils. The Soil Science Society of America's (SSSA) July 19th Soils Matter blog explores these fascinating fungi and how scientists have found that applying captured Trichoderma on farm fields can help crops.

20 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

Researchers find active protein in tumor cells might help in new cancer treatments

A discovery regarding how a particular protein is triggered in tumor cells, conducted by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, may lead to more effective therapies for some of the deadliest types of cancer.

20 Jul 2022

New insights into cadherin binding using high-speed atomic force microscopy

Cell-cell adhesion molecules, which link opposing cells, preserve the structure of the cell, tissue, and organ.

20 Jul 2022

Insects retain multiple genes from microbes that help them to survive, a new study reveals

Microbes and plants may have given insects an evolutionary benefit, hundreds of millions of years ago, by transferring genes to them via horizontal gene transfer.

20 Jul 2022

Scientists demonstrate a new function of an enzyme that connects to age-related diseases

Aging and age-related diseases present a complex challenge to biomedical researchers.

20 Jul 2022

Research shows how clown fish control their growth to match anemone size

Research has shown how clown anemonefish control their growth to match the size of their anemone host.

From Newcastle University 19 Jul 2022

Researchers develop sustainable solutions to trick pathogens’ chemical communication with plants

Harmful fungi cause enormous agricultural losses. Conventional techniques for combating them involve the use of poisonous fungicides.

19 Jul 2022

CN Bio opens new laboratory facilities to extend Organ-on-a-chip contract research services capabilities

State-of-the-art laboratories significantly expand project capacity to meet increasing market demand for Organ-on-a-Chip research services.

From CN Bio Innovations Limited 19 Jul 2022

Researchers investigate the effects of urbanization on bee communities in smallholder farms

Urbanization is a primary threat to biodiversity. However, scientists know little about how urbanization affects biodiversity and ecosystem services in tropical regions of the Global South.

18 Jul 2022

New research shows protein movements play an important role in their ability to function

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Medicine have reported that they have interrogated the atomic structure of proteins, adding to proof that the wobbles, shakes, and quivers of proteins play an important role in their ability to operate.

18 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

Research highlights the impacts of biomolecules in plants over stress

Diphthamide is a biomolecule required for the correct synthesis of proteins in cells.

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

New technique enables researchers to pinpoint protein–drug interaction

The discovery and development of new drugs may be facilitated by the use of a novel method that can analyze the interactions of drug molecules with proteins in tissue samples. In cooperation with the major biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca, University of Birmingham researchers created the method.

15 Jul 2022

Comparative mass spectrometry strategy determines the viral and cellular candidate proteins of poxvirus

Pox viruses get a head start on infecting a host by delivering a package of proteins that interferes directly with the innate immune system of the host.

15 Jul 2022

Genetic evolution of tropical freshwater fish may reveal new insights for conservation ecologists

The genetic evolution of freshwater fish in Ecuador could unlock new insights for conservation ecologists. A new collaboration between biologists and computer scientists at DePaul seeks to sequence the genomes of these species.

15 Jul 2022

New research shows how stem cells act in the intestine

The use of stem cells in medical therapy is a hot issue. Scientists are still unsure of how cells decide to divide or differentiate in order to regenerate organs. Recently, scientists discovered a new biophysical mechanism that controls stem cells in mice’s intestines.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers identify the molecular route that leads to autoimmune disease inflammation

Mitochondria are self-contained organelles that reside inside cells and are tasked with producing the chemical energy required to power vital tasks necessary for life and wellbeing. They have their own mini-chromosome and DNA.

From UC San Diego 14 Jul 2022

Research News and Research

Exploring Trichoderma and its beneficial effects for plants

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

Researchers find active protein in tumor cells might help in new cancer treatments

New insights into cadherin binding using high-speed atomic force microscopy

Insects retain multiple genes from microbes that help them to survive, a new study reveals

Scientists demonstrate a new function of an enzyme that connects to age-related diseases

Research shows how clown fish control their growth to match anemone size

Researchers develop sustainable solutions to trick pathogens’ chemical communication with plants

CN Bio opens new laboratory facilities to extend Organ-on-a-chip contract research services capabilities

Researchers investigate the effects of urbanization on bee communities in smallholder farms

New research shows protein movements play an important role in their ability to function

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

Research highlights the impacts of biomolecules in plants over stress

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

Novel fluorescent probe likely to help decode neuronal talking

New technique enables researchers to pinpoint protein–drug interaction

Comparative mass spectrometry strategy determines the viral and cellular candidate proteins of poxvirus

Genetic evolution of tropical freshwater fish may reveal new insights for conservation ecologists

New research shows how stem cells act in the intestine

Researchers identify the molecular route that leads to autoimmune disease inflammation

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