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Speed of Life Shapes Animal Vision: How Ecology Determines the Pace at
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (92+ words) Moreover, the study reveals that despite sharing habitats, animals may inhabit vastly different sensory worlds, experiencing time and motion through eyes honed by millions of years of adaptation to specific ecological niches. This sensory divergence challenges anthropocentric perspectives on perception…...
300-Million-Year-Old Reptile Skin Impressions Discovered in Germany, the Oldest in History and with Exceptional Anatomical Detail
8+ hour, 54+ min ago (526+ words) An international team of researchers, led by Dr. Lorenzo Marchetti of the Berlin Museum of Natural History, has published in the journal Current Biology the discovery of the oldest known reptile skin impressions to date. The fossils, found in the…...
New Technology Uncovers Hidden DNA Scaffolding Formed Before Life Activates
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (908+ words) New Technology Uncovers Hidden DNA Scaffolding Formed Before Life Activates'BIOENGINEER.ORG For decades, the early genome of a newly fertilized egg was perceived as an unorganized tangle of DNA, an empty canvas awaiting instruction to awaken and initiate development. This…...
A single gene, a dramatic change: CRISPR unlocks white strawberries
12+ hour, 34+ min ago (390+ words) A single gene, a dramatic change: CRISPR unlocks white strawberries | Newswise'Newswise A single gene, a dramatic change: CRISPR unlocks white strawberries CRISPR/Cas9-mediated mutagenesis of MYB10-1B results in white strawberry fruits. Strawberry fruit color is primarily determined by anthocyanins, pigments synthesized…...
Assessing Biological Activity Using Biospeckle Laser Imaging
18+ hour, 24+ min ago (706+ words) In recent advancements within the field of biophotonics, a pioneering study has illuminated the dynamic behaviors of biological tissues through the innovative use of biospeckle laser imaging. This cutting-edge technique capitalizes on the unique optical speckle patterns produced when coherent…...
New Rice Gene Overcomes Yield-Quality Trade-Off, Boosting Both Traits
23+ hour, 34+ min ago (995+ words) For decades, rice breeders have faced a formidable obstacle that has hampered efforts to simultaneously enhance grain yield and improve grain quality. Typically, any increases in grain productivity are paradoxically accompanied by a decline in essential quality traits. This intrinsic…...
$80 Million Fund Boosts Research into Exceptional Longevity
23+ hour, 44+ min ago (934+ words) In a groundbreaking development in the field of gerontology and genetic research, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has secured an $80 million grant to propel forward its pioneering investigation into the enigmatic phenomenon of exceptional human longevity. This…...
Bacteria Equipped with Natural Compass Navigate Their World
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1100+ words) In the realm of microbiology and nanoscience, a fascinating group of bacteria stands out for its extraordinary navigational capabilities. These tiny organisms possess an internal biological compass, formed by chains of magnetic nanoparticles, enabling them to orient themselves with remarkable…...
Polycomb Complex 1 Prepares Oocytes for Early Development
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (432+ words) Moreover, the team's integrative approach showcases how PRC1 interacts with other epigenetic regulators and molecular pathways during oocyte priming. Their data indicate a dynamic interplay between repressive and activating chromatin marks, suggesting that PRC1 facilitates a delicate balance'stabilizing the non-growing oocyte in…...
Creating Synthetic Microbial Genomes from Scratch
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (769+ words) In an epoch-defining advancement, synthetic biology is revolutionizing the way scientists approach genome engineering by enabling the bottom-up assembly of synthetic microbial genomes. This method transcends traditional genetic manipulation, offering the unprecedented possibility of constructing entire genomes from scratch. The…...