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bioengineer.org > ncbp1-stress-signaling-alters-s6k1-splicing-inhibiting-translation

NCBP1 Stress Signaling Alters S6K1 Splicing, Inhibiting Translation

5+ hour, 8+ 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…...

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bioengineer.org > deep-learning-enhances-gene-function-prediction

Deep Learning Enhances Gene Function Prediction

8+ hour, 48+ 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,…...

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bioengineer.org > engineering-thermoresponsive-allosteric-proteins-modularly

Engineering Thermoresponsive Allosteric Proteins Modularly

10+ hour, 38+ 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…...

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bioengineer.org > bonobo-sex-rhythms-reveal-new-clues-about-the-evolution-of-communication

Bonobo Sex Rhythms Reveal New Clues About the Evolution of Communication

13+ hour, 48+ 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…...

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bioengineer.org > mizzou-scientists-reveal-mechanisms-behind-plant-root-growth-regulation

Mizzou Scientists Reveal Mechanisms Behind Plant Root Growth Regulation

16+ hour, 33+ 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....

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bioengineer.org > tree-climbing-habits-of-arboreal-creatures-reveal-clues-to-early-primate-evolution

Tree-Climbing Habits of Arboreal Creatures Reveal Clues to Early Primate

19+ hour, 53+ min 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…...

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bioengineer.org > lactate-from-macrophages-fuels-skin-scarring

Lactate From Macrophages Fuels Skin Scarring

4+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1650+ words) The pursuit of flawless healing has long been the holy grail of regenerative medicine, yet for millions of patients worldwide, the body's natural response to injury results in the disfiguring and often painful formation of hypertrophic scars. These stubborn lesions,…...

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bioengineer.org > why-elephant-trunk-whiskers-excel-at-touch-sensation

Why Elephant Trunk Whiskers Excel at Touch Sensation

6+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1108+ words) In the vast panorama of animal anatomy, the elephant's trunk stands out as a marvel of both strength and sensory finesse. While its rugged exterior might suggest a tool built primarily for brute force, recent scientific investigations have unveiled a…...

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bioengineer.org > genomic-driven-breeding-strategies-poised-to-fast-track-american-chestnut-restoration

Genomic-Driven Breeding Strategies Poised to Fast-Track American Chestnut

6+ day, 2+ hour ago  (934+ words) For more than a century, the American chestnut tree stood on the precipice of extinction, devastated by an invasive fungal pathogen that swept through North American forests with relentless ferocity. Today, however, a groundbreaking study employing cutting-edge genomic technologies offers…...

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bioengineer.org > exploring-germline-mutations-and-mosaicism-in-liver-disease

Exploring Germline Mutations and Mosaicism in Liver Disease

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (798+ words) Steatotic liver diseases, which include conditions like metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), are emerging as critical health challenges globally. Affecting nearly one-third of the world's population, these diseases are not only a major cause…...