Biology

Ocean Plankton Bacteria Could Become Carbon Emitters as a Result of Climate Change

Ocean Plankton Bacteria Could Become Carbon Emitters as a Result of Climate Change

A warming climate, according to new research, might shift globally abundant microbial ecosystems from carbon sinks to carbon emitters, potentially triggering climate change tipping points.…
An Overview of the Genome

An Overview of the Genome

The genome is an organism’s complete set of genetic material (DNA). It contains all of the information required for an organism’s development, functioning, and reproduction.…
Captured Phage Structure for Biotech Applications

Captured Phage Structure for Biotech Applications

Capturing phage structures for biotech applications could have several advantages. Phages, also known as bacteriophages, are viruses that infect and target bacteria. They have distinct…
In the Absence of Sugar, Cancer Cells use a New Fuel

In the Absence of Sugar, Cancer Cells use a New Fuel

Cancer cells undergo metabolic changes that allow them to continue their rapid growth and proliferation. One of the most important metabolic characteristics of cancer cells…
Researchers Find a Method to Enhance Nonviral Gene Editing and a Brand-New Kind of DNA Repair

Researchers Find a Method to Enhance Nonviral Gene Editing and a Brand-New Kind of DNA Repair

A potent tool for both research and medicine, gene editing. Since the invention of the Nobel Prize-winning CRISPR/Cas9 technology, a speedy and precise tool for…
Deadly Virus Structures Point to New Vaccine Design Directions

Deadly Virus Structures Point to New Vaccine Design Directions

Understanding the structures of lethal viruses can provide useful insights and open up new avenues for vaccine development. A virus’s structure, including its proteins and…
New Insights into Ants’ Complex Neurochemistry

New Insights into Ants’ Complex Neurochemistry

Ants are fascinating creatures with complex social structures and behaviors. Scientists have made significant discoveries about the neurochemistry of ants over the years, shedding light…
Cost-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Antimicrobial Peptides are Produced Using the Biopharming Method

Cost-Efficient and Environmentally Friendly Antimicrobial Peptides are Produced Using the Biopharming Method

Therapeutic peptide-producing plants may offer a low-cost and long-lasting platform for pharmaceutical production. Researchers have induced Nicotiana benthamiana, a close relative of tobacco, to produce…
Urban Honeybee Populations are Negatively impacted by their Abundance

Urban Honeybee Populations are Negatively impacted by their Abundance

The interaction of urban honeybees and wild bee populations is a complicated and multifaceted issue. While the presence of urban honeybees can have both positive…
Immunity to mpox is provided by a previous Smallpox Vaccine

Immunity to mpox is provided by a previous Smallpox Vaccine

The smallpox vaccine, which was developed to combat the smallpox virus, offers protection specifically against smallpox and related viruses. Smallpox has been eradicated from the…
By Switching Genetic Modules between Cells, Crops have Evolved

By Switching Genetic Modules between Cells, Crops have Evolved

Crop evolution typically occurs through natural processes, such as selective breeding and genetic variation. However, the concept you mentioned, involving the swapping of genetic modules…
How do Plants use Sugar to Grow Roots?

How do Plants use Sugar to Grow Roots?

Sugar, specifically glucose, is used by plants as a source of energy to fuel various metabolic processes, including root development and growth. A basic molecular…
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