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Gene Expansion Linked to Antithrombotic Traits in Leeches
6+ hour, 47+ min ago (868+ words) Recent advancements in comparative genomics have unveiled remarkable insights into the antithrombotic mechanisms present in various organisms. One of the most striking studies in this domain has emerged from the pioneering research conducted by Lin, Zhao, and Fan, which focuses…...
Particle Partitioning and Geography Drive Divergent Microbial Assembly and Network Connectivity in Coastal South China Sea
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (136+ words) Particle Partitioning and Geography Drive Divergent Microbial Assembly and Network Connectivity in Coastal South China Sea'Frontiers Your new experience awaits. Try the new design now and help us make it even better Sec. Biology of Archaea Particle Partitioning and Geography…...
University Of Oxford Biologist: Octopuses Could Take Over World And Build Underwater Cities
18+ hour, 51+ min ago (316+ words) While most people are worried about artificial intelligence-driven robots, a University of Oxford biologist says its octopuses that are actually the creatures most likely to take over the world. That is, once humans have been erased from the planet (probably…...
Multi-omics Reveals Glutinous Rice Varieties Shape Baijiu Flavor via Microbial and Metabolic Modulation
19+ hour ago (140+ words) Multi-omics Reveals Glutinous Rice Varieties Shape Baijiu Flavor via Microbial and Metabolic Modulation'Frontiers Your new experience awaits. Try the new design now and help us make it even better This article is part of the Research TopicAdvances in Microbial-Based Solutions:…...
Metabolite analysis of Aspergillus fumigatus conidial supernatant and its pro-inflammatory activity in vitro and in vivo
19+ hour, 12+ min ago (51+ words) Your new experience awaits. Try the new design now and help us make it even better Select one of your emails Notify me on publication Received: 23 Oct 2025; Accepted: 30 Dec 2025. Our research integrity and auditing teams lead the rigorous process that…...
The jellyfish Clytia hemisphaerica
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (258+ words) Nature Methods (2025)Cite this article The jellyfish Clytia hemisphaerica has long been established as a model for studying embryogenesis and gametogenesis because of its transparency, simple tissue architecture and evolutionary position. With the recent development of efficient transgenesis, this jellyfish…...
A Rare Parasitic Plant Lives Underground Without Photosynthesis and Reproduces Asexually
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (297+ words) Learn how an underground plant is redefining what plants need to survive. Some plants bend the rules of plant life so far that they barely resemble plants at all. Balanophora is one of them " a parasite that lives underground, lacks…...
Atlas Spins Off DNA Storage Tech: 13TB in a Drop by 2026
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (309+ words) Pushing Boundaries in Density and Durability From Lab Prototypes to Market Realities The broader implications extend to national security and cultural heritage. Governments and institutions could archive petabytes of records in compact, enduring formats, resistant to cyberattacks or natural disasters....
Endometriosis Scaffold Boosts Cell Seeding Success
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (897+ words) Recent advancements in the field of reproductive health and tissue engineering have illuminated the complex mechanisms underlying various gynecological conditions. One intriguing area of research focuses on endometriosis, a debilitating disorder where the tissue similar to the lining inside the…...
The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (323+ words) Science at the Ballot Box Women in Science & Engineering Hitchhiking fishes regularly tag along with young mantas in Florida The full Nautilus archive " eBooks & Special Editions " Ad-free reading The shallow coastal waters of Florida double as a nursery for Atlantic…...