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Can Specific Circulating Small Non-Coding RNAs Influence Longevity?
11+ hour, 41+ min ago (975+ words) Groundbreaking research recently published in the renowned journal Aging Cell has unveiled a fascinating connection between small non-coding RNAs circulating in human blood and the determination of lifespan in older adults. This study delves deeply into the molecular underpinnings of…...
Caterpillars Use Intricate Rhythms to Communicate with Ants
13+ hour, 11+ min ago (1011+ words) In the hidden realms beneath our feet, a remarkable form of communication unfolds between some of nature's smallest yet most fascinating creatures: ants and butterfly caterpillars. Groundbreaking research from the University of Warwick, in collaboration with the University of Turin…...
Fruit Flies Reveal the Complexities of Courtship
20+ hour, 1+ min ago (849+ words) In the complex world of courtship behavior, the vinegar fly, Drosophila melanogaster, has long served as an invaluable model for neuroscientists aiming to decipher how sensory inputs shape mating rituals. Traditionally, the role of vision in these behaviors was considered…...
Let's Do Some Astrobiology Outreach, NASA.
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (37+ words) Let's Do Some Astrobiology Research, NASA.NASA Watch Let's Do Some Astrobiology Outreach, NASA. NASA Watch founder, Explorers Club Fellow, ex-NASA, Away Teams, Journalist, Space & Astrobiology, Lapsed climber. Leave a Reply Cancel reply...
Genetic Study Separates Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder Pathways
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (673+ words) Distinguishing between bipolar disorder and schizophrenia is often difficult since the two conditions share many biological traits. A team at King's College London identified separate genetic pathways for each, finding that markers unique to schizophrenia drive cognitive decline while shared…...
Speed of Life Shapes Animal Vision: How Ecology Determines the Pace at
1+ day, 8+ hour 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
1+ day, 8+ hour 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
1+ day, 9+ hour 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
1+ day, 12+ hour 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
1+ day, 18+ hour 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…...