8+ hour, 57+ min 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…...

13+ hour, 57+ min 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…...

13+ hour, 57+ min 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…...

14+ hour, 32+ min 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…...

17+ hour, 37+ min 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…...

23+ hour, 27+ min 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…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (995+ words) For decades, rice breeders have faced a formidable obstacle that has hampered efforts to simultaneously enhance grain yield and improve grain quality. Typically, any increases in grain productivity are paradoxically accompanied by a decline in essential quality traits. This intrinsic…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (934+ words) In a groundbreaking development in the field of gerontology and genetic research, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has secured an $80 million grant to propel forward its pioneering investigation into the enigmatic phenomenon of exceptional human longevity. This…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1100+ words) In the realm of microbiology and nanoscience, a fascinating group of bacteria stands out for its extraordinary navigational capabilities. These tiny organisms possess an internal biological compass, formed by chains of magnetic nanoparticles, enabling them to orient themselves with remarkable…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (432+ words) Moreover, the team's integrative approach showcases how PRC1 interacts with other epigenetic regulators and molecular pathways during oocyte priming. Their data indicate a dynamic interplay between repressive and activating chromatin marks, suggesting that PRC1 facilitates a delicate balance'stabilizing the non-growing oocyte in…...