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Whole Transcriptome Sequencing of 1233 FFPE Tumor Samples
21+ min ago (187+ words) The reception of the study's findings is likely to resonate through the scientific community, inspiring further research that builds on these insights. The ability to analyze such a large cohort of solid tumor samples with advanced sequencing technology may catalyze…...
Exploring Bumblebee Relationships and Spatial Complexity
24+ min ago (949+ words) In the realm of animal cognition, researchers have increasingly turned their attention toward the remarkable abilities of bumblebees, specifically their adeptness at recognizing and responding to relational similarities in their environment. A recent study led by Dr. G. Martin-Ordas sheds light…...
How a Forensic Biologist Exposed a DNA Lab Scandal That Shook Australia
3+ hour, 23+ min ago (520+ words) After reviewing DNA evidence from a cold case murder, Kirsty Wright uncovered systemic flaws and deception in a forensics laboratory in Queensland, Australia. Wright's expertise in forensic DNA analysis has led to her involvement in searches for missing persons, murder…...
Decoding Corvid Calls: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
5+ hour, 25+ min ago (957+ words) Corvids, a family of birds that includes crows, ravens, and magpies, have long captured the fascination of scientists and bird enthusiasts alike. These intelligent creatures exhibit complex behaviors and social structures that demonstrate a significant degree of cognitive sophistication. The…...
Indian Scientists Develop AI Tool to Decode Disordered Proteins
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (330+ words) Researchers at the National Centre for Biological Sciences, under the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Bengaluru, have developed a deep-learning tool that can predict how intrinsically disordered proteins bind to their partners. The breakthrough addresses a long-standing challenge in molecular…...
Optimizing In Vitro Growth of Bambusa balcooa Roxb.
12+ hour, 45+ min ago (895+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in the journal Discover Plants, researchers Shirin, Panika, and Saudagar, alongside their colleagues, delve into the complexities surrounding the in vitro propagation of Bambusa balcooa Roxb., a species of bamboo that holds significant ecological and…...
Ancient microbes left wrinkles in deep seafloor rocks
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (815+ words) Far below where sunlight can reach, subtle marks in Moroccan stone suggest that life left a record in a place long assumed to be erased by time." The finding matters because it challenges where scientists think fragile traces of early…...
Nature-Inspired Vision for Fault-Tolerant Motion
17+ hour, 50+ min ago (942+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in the forthcoming issue of Autonomous Robots, researchers led by Shefi, Ayali, and Kaminka delve into the fascinating world of collective motion inspired by nature, specifically focusing on vision-based fault-tolerant mechanisms in bug-like robots. The…...
Wild Relatives Boost Genetic Diversity for Maize
17+ hour, 51+ min ago (191+ words) In light of these progressive applications, the agricultural community must rally behind this initiative, advocating for research funding and collaborative projects that aim to unlock the full potential of wild relatives in crop improvement. It's not just an investment in…...
Tracking Fungal Pathogen Evolution Through Comparative Genomics
17+ hour, 55+ min ago (979+ words) Recent advancements in the field of comparative genomics have unveiled an exciting avenue for understanding the evolution of fungal pathogens. A groundbreaking study led by Wong, Lyu, Tjahjono, and their team, published in BMC Genomics, explores the application of historical…...