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Mycological organization explores Sherman Forest
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (230+ words) SHERMAN, Texas (KTEN) - It all started as a simple Facebook group, offering people a chance to explore fungi's vital role in nature. "I think people have just been generally dissociated with what's natural to them and that's being out in…...
Drought Resilience in C3 and C3-C4 Plants
19+ hour, 30+ min ago (562+ words) Drought Resilience in C3 and C3-C4 Plants'Bioengineer.org Gene expression profiling provided further insights into the molecular adaptations that facilitate drought tolerance. The researchers identified key genes involved in stress response pathways that are significantly upregulated in C3C4 intermediate plants under drought conditions....
Retroelement Expansions Drive Stingless Bee Genome Evolution
20+ hour, 59+ min ago (284+ words) Moreover, the implications of this research extend beyond the academic realm. Insights into the genomic evolution of stingless bees could inform conservation efforts, particularly as these species face threats from habitat destruction and climate change. Recognizing the role of retroelements…...
Scientists warn of a new biological risk and call for an international summit
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (838+ words) Thirty-eight researchers from around the world are urging caution over mirror life " a hypothetical form of biology built from mirror-image molecules that could behave unpredictably in natural systems. In response, a major biomedical research institute in Paris is convening an…...
Yeast Tor1 Mutation Boosts TORC1 Activity Independently
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (868+ words) In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified a pivotal mutation in the yeast protein Tor1 that appears to enhance its activity within the Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 (TORC1). This discovery sheds light on the intricate mechanisms by which cellular growth is regulated…...
Unraveling the Assembly and Evolution of Bacterial Motors
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (891+ words) In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of bacterial motility, researchers have unveiled intricate structural and evolutionary details of the flagellar motor in Campylobacter jejuni, an important bacterial pathogen. The bacterial flagellum, a nanoscopic rotary engine, has long…...
Optimizing Culture Conditions for Pure Mycelium Production
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (773+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to advance the field of sustainable materials science, researchers have explored innovative methodologies to produce pure mycelium materials derived from the versatile fungus Aspergillus niger. This research is part of a growing interest in utilizing…...
Why Is That Monkey Giving Me a Dirty Look?
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (230+ words) Science at the Ballot Box Women in Science & Engineering It's intentionally sending a signal that it's pissed off, so beware The full Nautilus archive " eBooks & Special Editions " Ad-free reading "Muscle kinematics are the end product of a larger sensory motor…...
Highlights from the fifth annual Genomics Scientific Retreat
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (172+ words) On December 12, the Precision Genomics Collaboratory convened its fifth annual Genomics Scientific Retreat in the Trent Semans Center Great Hall, bringing together faculty, staff, and trainees from across Duke University for a full day of discovery, dialogue, and connection. The…...
New Year, New Status Symbol: Why Biological Age Is The Latest Flex
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (214+ words) Arab Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle, Celebrity News, Trends & Style Magazine "Across the GCC there's a hunger for measurable and science-backed longevity. People want data, they want speed, and they act on it," says wellness expert Aly Rahimtoola Here, Bazaar Arabia speaks…...