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5+ hour, 24+ min ago  (1004+ words) As humanity sets its sights on the Moon, Mars, and beyond, the intricacies of how life adapts to space environments become increasingly important. A core challenge lies in understanding the cellular-level effects of microgravity, a condition that profoundly alters biological…...

14+ hour, 19+ min ago  (811+ words) In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of human health, researchers have uncovered a profound genetic overlap between psychiatric disorders and physical illnesses. This revelation challenges traditional views that have long treated mental and physical diseases as distinct…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (948+ words) The landscape of plant genome editing has witnessed transformative advancements over recent years, propelled primarily by the rise of CRISPR'Cas nucleases. Despite the revolutionary potential these molecular scissors hold for precise gene modification, a critical bottleneck remains: the efficient delivery…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago  (129+ words) Notably, the oncogenic capacities of USP30-AS1 are uncoupled from its neighboring gene USP30, emphasizing the autonomous and independent regulatory role that antisense lncRNAs can possess. This decoupling is vital, as it negates the potential confounding influence of the protein-coding gene on cellular…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (1166+ words) In a groundbreaking study that bridges veterinary and human medicine, researchers have unveiled an expansive map of cancer-associated genes within the domestic cat, shedding light on the feline oncogenome with implications that transcend species boundaries. Despite cancer being a leading…...

1+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1264+ words) A groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications is reshaping our understanding of brain development during preadolescence, shedding light on how deviations in the maturation of dorsal association tracts not only influence current cognitive performance but also predict future psychopathological outcomes....

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (925+ words) In a groundbreaking advance that bridges the divide between urban-centered scientific institutions and remote rural communities, a novel approach to genomics research in Africa is setting new standards for ethical collaboration and benefit-sharing. The study, spearheaded by Ngwarai, Tluway, Mayindi,…...

2+ day, 44+ min ago  (914+ words) In a groundbreaking study published this year, researchers have unveiled the intricate atomic mechanisms underlying nucleotide excision repair (NER), an essential DNA repair pathway that safeguards genomic integrity from bulky lesions. These lesions, often caused by ultraviolet radiation and various…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (851+ words) In a groundbreaking study that promises to reshape our understanding of paternal behavior, neuroscientists have uncovered intricate molecular dynamics within the medial preoptic area (MPOA) of the brain that differentiate allopaternal and infanticidal behaviors in male mammals. By probing the…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (943+ words) The Asian mantises Hierodula tenuidentata and Hierodula patellifera have recently emerged as significant invasive threats to European biodiversity, challenging longstanding ecological balances traditionally maintained by native mantis species. These compelling insects, native to Asia, have expanded their range across the…...