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Noncanonical Genetic Markers Resolve The Pre-GOE Emergence Of Aerobic Bacteria In Earth’s History
2+ hour, 26+ min ago (211+ words) Noncanonical Genetic Markers Resolve The Pre-GOE Emergence Of Aerobic Bacteria In Earth's History'astrobiology.com Noncanonical Genetic Markers Resolve The Pre-GOE Emergence Of Aerobic Bacteria In Earth's History The transition from anaerobic to aerobic life was a pivotal adaptation in Earth's…...
Ohio State University turns shiitake mushrooms into living memory and opens an unexpected gap between biology and the future of microchips
5+ hour, 55+ min ago (527+ words) Ohio State University turns shiitake mushrooms into living memory microchips When people think about shiitake mushrooms, they imagine them as part of their ramen bowl or as complement for some other hot pot recipe. Few people'even the nerdiest of your…...
Unraveling Clownfish Vertical Bar Evolution Genomics
6+ hour, 40+ min ago (1239+ words) Unraveling Clownfish Vertical Bar Evolution Genomics'Bioengineer.org In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled the intricate genomic mechanisms underpinning the evolution of vertical bars in clownfishes. This fascinating revelation is not just about aesthetics; it sheds light on how these…...
Babesia divergens host cell egress is mediated by essential and druggable kinases and proteases - Nature Microbiology
10+ hour, 21+ min ago (1679+ words) To determine the druggability of ASP2 and ASP3, we screened 24 aspartyl protease inhibitors, including compounds with known activity against P. falciparum PfPMIX and PfPMX, and clinical human beta-secretase inhibitors (Extended Data Fig. 6)22,75,76,77,78,79,80. A total of 16 compounds showed an IC50" Key reagents and resources used…...
The first fully synthetic bacteriophage engineering system for Pseudomonas aeruginosa
10+ hour, 52+ min ago (329+ words) Original story from New England Biolabs (MA, USA). Microbial communities, like the one in your gut, are fueling AMR How are microbial communities, like those in the human gut and natural environment, fueling the spread of antimicrobial resistance? Here's how....
Lab meeting with the Ditadi lab
11+ hour, 33+ min ago (1161+ words) Posted by the Node, on 27 January 2026 This is part of the "Lab meeting" series featuring developmental and stem cell biology labs around the world. Andrea: You can find the Ditadi lab at Ospedale San Raffaele, as part of the San…...
Gene editing breakthrough
14+ hour, 26+ min ago (495+ words) Gene editing is the process of changing the DNA of a cell or organism and when it comes to humans, it has a history of both success and controversy. Its use has been limited by the concerns of some scientists…...
Assessing Variation and Stability in Pinus taeda’s Chloroplast DNA
16+ hour, 48+ min ago (1271+ words) In a groundbreaking study recently published in BMC Genomics, researchers Wang, Jiang, and Cao delve deep into the genetic intricacies of the chloroplast genome of the pivotal tree species, Pinus taeda. This research is not only significant for understanding the…...
Genetic Battle Unfolds Within Your DNA
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (506+ words) In Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass," Alice runs endlessly alongside the Red Queen but never moves ahead. "It takes all the running you can do to keep in the same place," the Queen explains. When DNA Turns Against Itself This…...
Are China's First Genetically Modified Babies Already Born?
23+ hour, 38+ min ago (482+ words) Are China's First Genetically Modified Babies Already Born?Glass Almanac A team of Chinese researchers has announced the alteration of DNA in twin newborn girls to make them resistant to the HIV virus, a statement that has puzzled the scientific…...