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2+ hour, 15+ min ago  (951+ words) In the realm of cellular biology, the intricacies governing protein synthesis have long captivated researchers, revealing a tapestry of regulation at multiple levels. A groundbreaking study, soon to be published in Nature Chemical Biology, unearths a novel stress signaling pathway…...

4+ hour, 57+ min ago  (227+ words) DNA was not the only structure that Watson solved at Cambridge. Using X-ray crystallography, Watson determined that the coat protein subunits of Tobacco Mosaic virus (TMV) were arranged helically around the viral RNA, although he could not detect the RNA…...

5+ hour, 55+ min ago  (934+ words) Deep Learning Enhances Gene Function Prediction'BIOENGINEER.ORG In a groundbreaking advancement bridging genomics and artificial intelligence, researchers have unveiled a deep learning model that deciphers the hidden functional language encoded within cis-regulatory DNA sequences across diverse plant species. The study,…...

7+ hour, 40+ min ago  (641+ words) Newswise " The common view of natural selection is based solely on the individual: A trait allows an organism to out-compete its rivals and is thus passed down to its offspring. To suggest otherwise can provoke the ire of certain segments…...

7+ hour, 45+ min ago  (994+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement poised to redefine the landscape of protein engineering, researchers from Kroell et al. have unveiled a pioneering approach to modularly engineer thermoresponsive allosteric proteins. Published in Nature Chemical Biology in 2026, this study offers a transformative strategy…...

9+ hour, 20+ min ago  (631+ words) Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:19 AM Researchers studying deep-sea fish from the Red Sea have uncovered a groundbreaking discovery that challenges century-old assumptions about vision. These fish possess hybrid eye cells that combine features of both rods and cones, potentially revolutionizing our…...

10+ hour, 55+ min ago  (937+ words) In a groundbreaking cross-disciplinary study, researchers from the University of Pisa, alongside collaborators from Belgium and other international institutions, have unveiled striking insights into the sexual behaviors of bonobos, our closest living primate relatives. Utilizing high-resolution, frame-by-frame video analysis of…...

13+ hour, 40+ min ago  (836+ words) In the face of escalating climate challenges, securing resilient crop varieties that can endure harsh environmental conditions is of paramount importance. Researchers at the University of Missouri are pioneering groundbreaking advancements in plant biology that directly address this urgent need....

17+ hour ago  (938+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in eLife, researchers have unraveled the complex biomechanics and evolutionary significance of how arboreal mammals navigate the vertical world of trees, focusing specifically on their descent strategies. This comprehensive investigation sheds light on the nuanced…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (166+ words) I imagine some might leap on the phrase "remained difficult to quantify," but that's the point of the paper: new techniques have been developed that allow us to quantify those details. The review specifically brings up multiple examples. The conclusion…...