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Scientists Figured Out How a Jellyfish Relative Heals Itself in Minutes Without Scarring
4+ hour ago (215+ words) Researchers found that a tiny jellyfish relative uses crawling cells and a protein "drawstring" to close wounds in minutes without scars. There is a certain logic to it when you think about it. Researchers just figured out how a jellyfish…...
Jellyfish heals wounds without scars: scientists reveal how
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (172+ words) According to " " ": July 2, 6: 30 PM Micro-wounds that pierced just a single cell closed within 3 to 5 minutes, demonstrating the remarkable efficiency of this system. The study also found that Clytia lack blood vessels and inflammatory responses, setting their healing apart from that…...
Vegetation on Earth Could Persist for Nearly 2 Billion Years, Scientists Now Predict
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (331+ words) inkorr. com Vegetation on Earth Could Persist for Nearly 2 Billion Years, Scientists Now Predict New Insights into Earth's Plant Biosphere A study published in the journal JGR Atmospheres reveals that Earth's plant biosphere is far more resilient to cosmic changes…...
Mass producing engineered T cells for cancer therapy using Platinum TALEN
16+ hour, 14+ min ago (260+ words) (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases / Unsplash) Genome editing is a powerful tool for the development of designed cells for medical purposes. Specifically, it has found great use in the creation of genetically modified T-cells that target and destroy…...
Study Reveals Role of Cotton Gene in Growth and Resilience
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (176+ words) Researchers from the University of the Punjab, Pakistan, reported that a gene in cotton plants, Gh SPL13, acts as a master regulator of plant growth and development. Their findings are published in Plant Science. Previous studies have revealed the role of…...
A NASA satellite has captured images of giant turquoise whirlpools in the Black Sea
19+ hour, 47+ min ago (209+ words) A NASA satellite named PACE has detected massive blue and turquoise eddies in the Black Sea caused by a massive bloom of microscopic algae'coccolithophores." According to the Hydrometeorological Center for the Black and Azov Seas, these organisms are covered with…...
Dual-Function Rice Gene Boosts Drought Tolerance and Grain Yield
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (201+ words) Researchers at Chonnam National University have discovered a dual-function rice gene that boosts drought tolerance and crop productivity, offering a promising breakthrough for global food security. A team led by Professor Geupil Jang identified the gene, Os Fe SOD3, which protects…...
Evolution-Inspired Biosensors Revolutionize Lipid Tracking in Real Time
1+ day, 5+ min ago (536+ words) In the microscopic world within our cells, lipids form the very fabric of life's barriers'cellular membranes. These membranes not only define cell boundaries but also orchestrate myriad crucial biological functions, acting as dynamic platforms for signaling, material transport, and cellular…...
Mushrooms could hold key to eco-friendly crop protection, says fungi expert
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (502+ words) Naturally occurring compounds from mushrooms could become the next generation of eco-friendly fungicides against crop diseases, offering a sustainable response to growing agricultural threats and fungicide resistance In a biology-microbiology lecture, Asst. Prof. Ni'a Alfeche of UST Department of Biological…...
Heat-Induced Lipid Flipping Stabilizes Membrane
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (464+ words) In an exciting breakthrough, researchers have uncovered a novel mechanism by which heat stress modulates the plasma membrane's phospholipid composition, revealing crucial insights into cellular adaptation to environmental changes....