Modern Illnesses may be defeated by ancient Viruses concealed within Bacteria
Penn State scientists uncovered an ancient bacterial defense where dormant viral DNA helps bacteria fight new viral threats. The enzyme PinQ flips bacterial genes to…
Biology
Bees Replace their Queens for a Surprising Cause
Worker bees stage coordinated revolts when viral infections weaken their queen and lower her pheromone output. This disruption drives many of the queen failures that…
Fungi dominated the Earth’s Surface before either Plants or Animals
Fungi’s evolutionary roots stretch far deeper than once believed — up to 1.4 billion years ago, long before plants or animals appeared. Using advanced molecular…
To Save Colony, doomed Ants release a last Smell
Ant pupae that are fatally sick don’t hide their condition; instead, they release a special scent that warns the rest of the colony. This signal…
Researchers have now discovered how Corals regenerate on the Reef
Researchers at QUT uncovered how corals reattach to reefs through a three-phase process involving tissue transformation, anchoring, and skeleton formation. Differences among species reveal why…
Discovered Dinosaur Mummy with a concealed Crest and Hooves
Scientists have reconstructed the most complete and lifelike profile of Edmontosaurus annectens thanks to an extraordinary preservation process called clay templating, in which a thin…
In Western Australia, a little insect with Devil Horns was found
A horned native bee dubbed Megachile lucifer has been discovered in Western Australia’s Goldfields. Identified while surveying a rare wildflower, the species stood out with…
In most Dogs, scientists find secret Wolf DNA
Researchers studying thousands of canine genomes discovered that wolf DNA is still present in most dog breeds. This ancient genetic influence shows up in traits…
Scientists are concerned about Bird Flu’s very high Heat Tolerance
Researchers discovered why bird flu can survive temperatures that stop human flu in its tracks. A key gene, PB1, gives avian viruses the ability to…
Soil Bacteria remember Drought and aid Plant Survival
Researchers discovered that soil microbes in Kansas carry drought “memories” that affect how plants grow and survive. Native plants showed stronger responses to these microbial…
Scientists Capture Astonishing real-time Photos of DNA damage and repair
Scientists have created a live-cell DNA sensor that reveals how damage appears and disappears inside living cells, capturing the entire repair sequence as it unfolds.…
Scientists Transform Flower Smell into a Mosquito Killer
A team of researchers has developed a floral-scented fungus that tricks mosquitoes into approaching and dying. The fungus emits longifolene, a natural scent that irresistibly…
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