Biology

Machine Learning contributes to the Development of a Bacterial Evolutionary Timeline

Machine Learning contributes to the Development of a Bacterial Evolutionary Timeline

University of Queensland scientists have helped to construct a detailed timeline for bacterial evolution, suggesting some bacteria used oxygen long before evolving the ability to…
Unknown Bacteria used Marble and Limestone as Habitats

Unknown Bacteria used Marble and Limestone as Habitats

In the desert areas of Namibia, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, research work has revealed unusual structures that are probably due to the activity of an…
After 130 Years, a Rare Frog was Discovered Again

After 130 Years, a Rare Frog was Discovered Again

A team of researchers has rediscovered a frog species which has not been seen in more than 130 years. First described in 1902, Alsodes vittatus…
The Link between Gut Microbiota, Immunoglobulin A, and Vaccination Efficacy

The Link between Gut Microbiota, Immunoglobulin A, and Vaccination Efficacy

Gut microbiota may be the key factor explaining why certain individuals do not respond well to the pneumococcal vaccine-a bacterium that can cause various diseases,…
Without Oxygen, how did early Bacteria Breathe?

Without Oxygen, how did early Bacteria Breathe?

A team of scientists from Goethe University Frankfurt, University of Marburg and Stockholm University have elucidated an ancient mechanism of cellular respiration. To that end,…
During Airborne Transmission, Tuberculosis depends on Defensive Genes

During Airborne Transmission, Tuberculosis depends on Defensive Genes

Scientists discovered genes in the tuberculosis bacterium that becomes essential for the pathogen’s survival when it’s exposed to air through coughing. These genes could be…
RNA Origami – Artificial Cytoskeletons used to construct Synthetic Cells

RNA Origami – Artificial Cytoskeletons used to construct Synthetic Cells

With the long-term goal of creating living cells from non-living components, scientists in the field of synthetic biology work with RNA origami. This tool uses…
Scientists Decipher the DNA of White Oak Trees

Scientists Decipher the DNA of White Oak Trees

Highly valued economically, ecologically and culturally, the white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone forest species and is one of the most abundant trees across…
Biologists discovered a new sort of Control over RNA Splicing

Biologists discovered a new sort of Control over RNA Splicing

RNA splicing is a cellular process that is critical for gene expression. After genes are copied from DNA into messenger RNA, portions of the RNA…
After Honeybees Leave, Native Bee populations can Recover

After Honeybees Leave, Native Bee populations can Recover

Managed honey bees have the potential to affect native bee populations when they are introduced to a new area, but a study led by researchers…
Biologists Convert Intestinal Microbes into Little Protein Pharmacies

Biologists Convert Intestinal Microbes into Little Protein Pharmacies

Hundreds of different species of microbes live, laugh, and love in your gut. In the future, one of these might serve a new function: microscopic…
Red Stigmas and their function in Wind-pollinated Flowers

Red Stigmas and their function in Wind-pollinated Flowers

Hazelnuts have long been prized as a tasty and nutritious food. Found in forests statewide in Missouri, they are a favorite wild edible for many…
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