Biology

The Location and Expression of Proteins are Quickly and Accurately Identified Using Recently Developed AI

The Location and Expression of Proteins are Quickly and Accurately Identified Using Recently Developed AI

An innovative artificial intelligence (AI) system has demonstrated speed and accuracy unmatched by any other in its ability to recognize protein patterns inside of individual…
Hazardous Heavy Metals can be Removed from Wastewater With the Aid of Microorganisms

Hazardous Heavy Metals can be Removed from Wastewater With the Aid of Microorganisms

A research team at the Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf (HZDR) has successfully used magnetotactic bacteria, a unique type of bacteria, to cleanse water that contains uranium. The…
Overactive Cell Metabolism is associated with Biological Aging

Overactive Cell Metabolism is associated with Biological Aging

Human cells with damaged mitochondria increase their metabolism to improve short-term survival, but at a cost: faster aging. Why do cells, and thus humans, age?…
Research in Evolutionary Cell Biology Demonstrates How Energy Production can be Maximized to Enable Rapid Growth Without Respiration

Research in Evolutionary Cell Biology Demonstrates How Energy Production can be Maximized to Enable Rapid Growth Without Respiration

Evolutionary cell biology is a field of study that combines principles from evolutionary biology and cell biology to understand the origin, diversity, and adaptation of…
Fungal Antibiotics can Affect the Development of the Microbiota, According to Cheese Tests

Fungal Antibiotics can Affect the Development of the Microbiota, According to Cheese Tests

Humans have employed metabolites produced by fungi to enhance health. They release penicillin, for instance, which is then refined and utilized as an antibiotic by…
Ancient Viruses found in the DNA of Coral Symbionts

Ancient Viruses found in the DNA of Coral Symbionts

Coral-associated viruses have been extensively researched in order to better understand their diversity, ecology, and potential impacts on coral reefs. In coral samples, scientists discovered…
In the United States, a Genetic Change made Bird Flu more Severe

In the United States, a Genetic Change made Bird Flu more Severe

Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a group of viruses that primarily infect birds but can occasionally infect humans. The severity of bird…
In Soil Microbiology Research, Bridging the Gap Between Laboratory and Field Studies

In Soil Microbiology Research, Bridging the Gap Between Laboratory and Field Studies

Soil microbiology is the branch of microbiology that focuses on the study of microorganisms (such as bacteria, fungi, archaea, viruses, and protozoa) in the soil…
Images of Root Chemicals provide New insights into Plant Growth

Images of Root Chemicals provide New insights into Plant Growth

The investigation of root chemicals and their role in plant growth can provide valuable insights into how plants develop, interact with their surroundings, and respond…
Gene Knockdown with Synthetic sRNAs in Industrial and Medicinal Bacteria

Gene Knockdown with Synthetic sRNAs in Industrial and Medicinal Bacteria

Medicinal bacteria, also known as therapeutic bacteria or probiotics, are living microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. These bacteria…
A Recent Study Demonstrates that Rafting on Chitin Particles Allowed Carbon-Capturing Phytoplankton to Colonize the Ocean

A Recent Study Demonstrates that Rafting on Chitin Particles Allowed Carbon-Capturing Phytoplankton to Colonize the Ocean

An unseen floating forest of bacteria that resemble plants covers the entire ocean. The microscopic organisms utilize sunlight to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere…
Scientists have discovered RNA-guided Mechanisms that Control Cell Fate

Scientists have discovered RNA-guided Mechanisms that Control Cell Fate

The processes by which RNA molecules play a critical role in determining the developmental trajectory and functional characteristics of cells are referred to as RNA-guided…
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