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Dragonflies can see a color humans can't and it could change medicine
2+ hour, 58+ min ago (486+ words) Human vision relies on proteins in the eye called opsins. These proteins allow us to perceive different colors. We have three main types, each tuned to blue, green, or red wavelengths, which together enable full color vision. Dragonflies stand out…...
Peabody students dip into the gene pool
7+ hour, 12+ min ago (810+ words) April 9, 2026 by Amanda Lurey PEABODY " Peabody Veterans Memorial High School students donned their safety goggles and lab coats Thursday morning before performing a gene editing exercise on E. coli as part of their elective biology class taught by Ryan Slater. The…...
Phase Separation Shapes Cell Membranes and Condensates
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (1430+ words) In the intricate world within living cells, the principle of phase separation emerges as a vital mechanism that orchestrates the highly organized yet dynamic cellular environment. Unlike traditional compartmentalization defined by membranes, phase separation creates distinct molecular assemblies through a…...
Redox distribution Of Asgard Archaea And Co-occurring Taxa In Microbial Mats From An Early Proterozoic Ecosystem Analog
11+ hour, 57+ min ago (205+ words) astrobiology. com Redox distribution Of Asgard Archaea And Co-occurring Taxa In Microbial Mats From An Early Proterozoic Ecosystem Analog Eukaryotes originated from the symbiosis of an Asgard archaeon, the alphaproteobacterial ancestor of mitochondria, and possibly additional bacterial contributions. This transition…...
CRISPR Screens Reveal Oncogenic lnc RNAs Targeted by CDK4/6 Inhibitors
9+ hour, 51+ min ago (1289+ words) Bioengineer. org In the ever-evolving landscape of cancer research, the discovery of novel therapeutic targets remains a paramount priority. Recently, a groundbreaking study has illuminated a previously uncharted domain within the oncogenic process, focusing on the role of long non-coding…...
Seabass Genetics Reveal Temperature-Driven Sex Ratios
11+ hour, 24+ min ago (1266+ words) In the complex and ever-evolving landscape of sex determination mechanisms, the European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) emerges as a compelling model for understanding how environmental factors and genetic architecture intertwine. Recent groundbreaking research published in Heredity illuminates the nuances of polygenic…...
UTIA Researchers Investigate Cattle Genetics and Rumen Microbes to Enhance
13+ hour, 20+ min ago (1328+ words) In the intricate world of beef production, the efficiency with which cattle convert feed into usable energy stands as a critical determinant of sustainability and profitability. Recent advancements at the University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture (UTIA) are poised to…...
With a switch of a letter in DNA "dark matter," Israeli scientists change sex of mouse
14+ hour, 15+ min ago (1008+ words) In a world first, scientists at Bar-Ilan University say they have discovered that a single-letter switch in a region of the genome once dismissed as "junk DNA" can reverse the biological sex of a mouse. Using CRISPR technology, a gene-editing…...
Native Bacteria Capable of Breaking Down Dioxins Naturally Without Genetic
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (1051+ words) Modification'Bioengineer. org Aromatic compounds, including dioxins and benzene, have long been recognized as formidable soil pollutants due to their chemical stability. Their resilience to microbial degradation results in dangerous accumulation within ecosystems, posing serious health risks to both humans and…...
Inducible expression of LRD6-6 E315 Q improves disease resistance without compromising yield.
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (72+ words) Eurek Alert! Inducible expression of LRD6-6 E315 Q improves disease resistance without compromising yield. Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. More on this News…...