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7+ hour, 10+ min ago  (1098+ words) In the absence of specialized immune cells, the nematode Caenorhabditis elegans has evolved an extraordinary network of cross-tissue signalling circuits to defend itself against pathogens. Recent advances in genetic screens have unveiled the intricate communication pathways that connect neurons, intestines,…...

6+ hour, 21+ min ago  (847+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement that bridges marine microbiology and natural product chemistry, researchers have identified four novel hydroxyl fatty acids, specifically gambaoic acids A-C and gambaoic B methyl ester, sourced from a Bacillus species derived from shrimp Jeotgal. This discovery,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (806+ words) The "dark proteome" is much more exciting than we thought. Scientists thought they had a working map of the human proteome. Some stretches of DNA made useful proteins, while a murkier, "dark" region seemed mostly inactive or irrelevant. Turns out…...

1+ day, 21+ min ago  (967+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in npj Viruses in 2026, researchers Sun, Lisboa, Carney, and colleagues have delivered new insights into the molecular dynamics of the highly pathogenic avian influenza A(H5 N1) virus, specifically focusing on the clade 2. 3. 4. 4b lineage. Their investigation centered…...

22+ hour, 22+ min ago  (954+ words) The evolution of human handedness has long presented a profound enigma to scientists. While nearly 90% of humans across diverse cultures demonstrate a clear preference for the right hand, this striking population-level lateralization is conspicuously absent in other primates. Despite extensive…...

23+ hour, 32+ min ago  (817+ words) In the ever-evolving landscape of genomic research, the detection of colinear blocks and the study of synteny have become critical for understanding the architecture and evolutionary history of genomes. The recent addendum to the MCScan X protocol, presented by Zhang,…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (1078+ words) In the ever-evolving realm of cellular biology, the glycocalyx'a dense sugar coating enveloping every human cell'has taken center stage as a dynamic interface between a cell and its environment. This intricate sugar layer, far from being a mere protective shield,…...

1+ day, 15+ min ago  (988+ words) In a groundbreaking study conducted in the oyster-rich waters of Hiroshima Bay, researchers from Hiroshima University have unveiled remarkable sex-specific reproductive movement patterns in black sea bream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii), a species widely recognized for its commercial value throughout East Asia....

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (418+ words) Research uncovers how viruses target key microbes that drive carbon cycling in the dark Viruses play a far more active role in Earth's carbon cycle than previously understood, according to new research that reveals how they infect and control microbes…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (826+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement at the intersection of computational science and pathology, researchers have unveiled HESpot Ex, a novel dual-stream deep learning framework poised to revolutionize how spatial gene expression is inferred directly from histological images. This innovation stands to…...