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From sea to soil: Molecular changes suggest how algae evolved into plants
18+ hour, 13+ min ago (238+ words) From sea to soil: Molecular changes suggest how algae evolved into plants'EurekAlert! Credit: Osaka Metropolitan University A research team including Associate Professor Ritsuko Fujii of the Graduate School of Science at Osaka Metropolitan University used cryo-electron microscopy to look at…...
Fungal Diversity in Paphiopedilum Roots and Soils
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (220+ words) As the scientific community reflects on these findings, there is hope that increased awareness of the fungi's vital role in plant health will inspire further research and more nuanced conservation strategies. The future of Paphiopedilum species and countless other plants…...
Hsp70 Chaperones Drive Flavivirus Secretion and Assembly
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (812+ words) In the rapidly evolving field of virology, understanding the molecular interactions that govern viral protein secretion and virion assembly is critical for developing novel antiviral strategies. A groundbreaking study published in npj Viruses by researchers Blank, Lorenz, and Steffen sheds…...
How Light Pollution Interferes with Moth Navigation
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (1107+ words) In the modern age, the pervasive glow of artificial lighting'particularly streetlights'casts an unintended shadow over nocturnal wildlife, with moth populations facing unprecedented challenges. These delicate insects, often referred to as the "bees of the night" due to their critical role…...
Bioinspired Synthetic Biology Powers Energy-Efficient Electronics
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (1147+ words) In a groundbreaking fusion of biology and electronics, recent advancements have illuminated the path toward energy-efficient computing by harnessing the intricate mechanisms found in living systems. The research spearheaded by Oren, Gupta, Habib, and their team, published in Communications Engineering…...
Exploring Siberian Sturgeon’s Early Sex-Specific Gonadal Transcriptome
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (868+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Biology of Sex Differences, researchers have delved into the intricate world of gonadal development in Siberian sturgeon (Acipenser baikalensis). This remarkable species, known for its historical significance and ecological importance, has come under the…...
Continuous genome editing assessment critical for Africa’s progress – Prof. Akinbo
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (324+ words) Accra, Feb.02, GNA " Professor Olalekan Akinbo head of the Genome Editing Pogramme, African Union Development Agency (AUDA'NEPAD) has warned that outdated data and weak regulatory policies could undermine the continent's agricultural development. He said the rapidly evolving nature of biotechnology…...
Book Review: The Social Genome – The new science of nature and nurture | PET
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (513+ words) The Social Genome: The New Science of Nature and NurtureBy Professor Dalton ConleyPublished by WW Norton and CoISBN-10: 1324092637, ISBN-13: 978-1324092636Buy this book from Amazon UK While sociogenomics is itself a relatively new field, the idea that underpins it " nature versus nurture…...
Evolution of Bat Viruses in the Indochina Peninsula Uncovers Cross-Species
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (979+ words) A pioneering study investigating bat viromes across the Indochina Peninsula has unveiled critical viral diversity and evolutionary insights that reshape our understanding of zoonotic spillovers, specifically highlighting the evolutionary lineage of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV). Conducted by a collaborative…...
Mapping Dmrt Gene Expression in Mouse Brain Development
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (915+ words) In a groundbreaking study, researchers have unveiled a comprehensive expression atlas of Dmrt genes across different sexes and developmental stages in the mouse brain. This innovative research, spearheaded by a team led by R. Casado-Navarro and A. Bermejo-Santos, along with R.Td. la…...