Biology

Antibiotic Effectiveness Against C. Difficile may be Limited by Interactions Between Gut Microbes

Antibiotic Effectiveness Against C. Difficile may be Limited by Interactions Between Gut Microbes

The bacteria Clostridioides difficile (C. difficile) can cause life-threatening colon damage in addition to diarrhea when it infects the large intestine. C. difficile infections typically…
Researchers Identify the Mechanism that Causes Genomic Rearrangements

Researchers Identify the Mechanism that Causes Genomic Rearrangements

Every cell that divides aims to precisely divide its genome into two daughter cells that are genetically identical to it. Scientists from the UT Southwestern…
Pollinator Decline

Pollinator Decline

Pollinator decline refers to the worldwide fall in pollinating insect and animal populations, particularly bees, butterflies, moths, and some bird and bat species. Pollinators perform…
Older Trees have more Mutations than Younger Trees

Older Trees have more Mutations than Younger Trees

A study of the relationship between the growth rate of tropical trees and the frequency of genetic mutations they accumulate suggests that older, long-lived trees…
Octopus Brains Rewire to Adapt to Seasonal Temperature Changes

Octopus Brains Rewire to Adapt to Seasonal Temperature Changes

Octopuses are amazing creatures that are known for their intelligence and adaptability. While they do not “rewire” their brains, they do show impressive behavioral and…
How Environmental Factors Affect Cells As Tissues Develop

How Environmental Factors Affect Cells As Tissues Develop

Cells and tissues grow through a process called cell proliferation and tissue remodeling. It is important to note that cell and tissue growth are tightly…
A Fruit Fly Compound may lead to New Antibiotics

A Fruit Fly Compound may lead to New Antibiotics

Fruit flies (Drosophila melanogaster) have been widely used in scientific research for many years due to their short lifespan, rapid reproduction, and genetic similarities to…
Antioxidant Enzymes repair DNA Damage

Antioxidant Enzymes repair DNA Damage

DNA damage can be repaired through a variety of mechanisms, including antioxidant enzyme action. Antioxidant enzymes play an important role in DNA integrity by removing…
Researchers Find a Substitute for ATP for the String-Shaped Motors Found in Cells

Researchers Find a Substitute for ATP for the String-Shaped Motors Found in Cells

Molecular motors, which are small protein engines that produce controlled movements, are a fascinating characteristic of cells that allow them to neatly arrange their internal…
Ancient Bacterial Genome Reconstruction can Bring Back Previously Undiscovered Compounds, a Possible Source for Novel Antibiotics

Ancient Bacterial Genome Reconstruction can Bring Back Previously Undiscovered Compounds, a Possible Source for Novel Antibiotics

Bacteria in particular are expert chemists who can create a staggering variety of chemical molecules known as natural products. Major evolutionary advantages are provided by…
Researchers have discovered Mobile Elements roaming the Genome

Researchers have discovered Mobile Elements roaming the Genome

Mobile elements, also known as transposable elements or jumping genes, are DNA segments that can move within a genome. They’ve been discovered in a variety…
Moth Conservation may be as important as Bee Conservation

Moth Conservation may be as important as Bee Conservation

While bees are frequently highlighted as pollinators, moths also play an important role in pollination and ecosystem health. Indeed, they are frequently regarded as one…
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