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19+ min ago   (936+ words) In a significant stride toward understanding the biological underpinnings of canine behavior, a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS One on February 4, 2026, reveals intriguing associations between canine temperament and salivary concentrations of cortisol and serotonin. Conducted by Minjung…...

3+ hour, 50+ min ago   (946+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement poised to reshape our understanding of gene regulation, scientists have developed a novel deep learning model known as PARM (Promoter Activity Regulatory Model), revealing that the mechanisms controlling gene activity are far more predictable than previously…...

12+ hour, 8+ min ago   (1674+ words) PyMOL 2.5.0 Open-Source, 2022-03-17 is used for visualization of 3D polymer configurations. Gnuplot 5.4 patchlevel 2 and Python libraries using conda environment are used for plotting. Keynotes are used for schematic figures. A combination of C and Python codes are used for all the analyses....

15+ hour, 8+ min ago   (1332+ words) In the realm of plant biology, the survival of hybrid offspring'resulting from the mating of two distinct species'has long been a genetic conundrum. Typically, these hybrids encounter a fatal roadblock known as hybrid lethality, a phenomenon where incompatible gene interactions…...

17+ hour, 36+ min ago   (971+ words) In recent years, genome editing technologies have achieved remarkable strides, particularly with the advent of CRISPR-Cas9 systems. Among the various methodologies in this field, the utilization of single-stranded DNA (ssDNA) as a homology-directed repair (HDR) template has garnered considerable attention…...

22+ hour, 10+ min ago   (953+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Chemical Biology, a team led by researchers Griffin, Thompson, and Xiao has unveiled novel insights into the mechanism of O-GlcNAcylation, a post-translational modification that plays a crucial role in numerous cellular processes. This…...

22+ hour, 42+ min ago   (936+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to be published in 2026, researchers Chen, Xie, and Bao, along with their esteemed colleagues, have made a significant advancement in our understanding of the Sox gene family within brachyuran crabs. This research not only uncovers…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago   (81+ words) Subject of Research: Precision breeding and gene editing in crops including sugar beet, oilseed rape, tomatoes, and dandelions to improve disease resistance, nutritional content, and supply chain resilience. Article Title: Four Ambitious UK Precision Breeding Projects Set to Revolutionize Sustainable…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (710+ words) Researchers analyzing 4.3 billion dipeptides say tiny protein pairs hold clues to how the genetic code formed and expanded over time. (CREDIT: Shutterstock) Life runs on instructions you never see. Every cell reads DNA, turns that message into RNA, and then…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago   (744+ words) We teach students that plants are "autotrophs," but behind the jargon hides the fascinating truth that the green leaf is the only thing standing between us and extinction. So, nature engineered a workaround: a high-pressure hydraulic pump and a highway…...