New Research Confirms Smallpox Has Affected People Since Ancient Egypt
Although its origins are unknown, smallpox was formerly one of humanity’s most destructive diseases. Historical records and scientific theories on the origins of the smallpox…
Biology
Soil Bacteria Play a Role in Our Future Climate, But How are they Impacted by Climate Change?
Climate change affects soil microbes through alterations in temperature, moisture, and nutrient availability, leading to changes in microbial diversity, distribution, and function. These changes can…
Wild Red Junglefowl’s Genomes are Contaminated by DNA from Domesticated Chickens, a Study Finds
It is possible for DNA from domesticated chickens to crossbreed with wild red junglefowl, potentially affecting the genomes of wild populations. This can occur if…
Why the Gyri in the Human Cerebral Cortex Fold Excessively
Excessive folding of the gyri, or convolutions, in the human cerebral cortex can be caused by a condition called gyrification. Gyrification is a process that…
High-Voltage Cryo-Electron Microscopy Exposes Giant Viruses’ Tiny Secrets
Giant viruses, despite their moniker, are challenging to visualize in detail. They are both too large and too little to be studied with optical microscopy,…
Using a “Pantranscriptome,” Researchers Create a Toolkit for RNA Sequencing Analysis
RNA sequencing, or RNA-seq, is a method used to analyze the transcriptome, or the set of all RNA molecules present in a cell or tissue.…
Marine Parasites have been Decimated by Warming Oceans, but this is not a Good Thing
Marine parasites play an important role in the ocean ecosystem, serving as food for other animals and helping to control population levels of their host…
Determining Enzyme Gene Expression in Filamentous Fungi to Facilitate the Production of Biomass Energy
Enzyme gene expression in filamentous fungi can be manipulated to increase the efficiency of biomass energy production. This can be achieved by identifying key genes…
Nutrient Element-Induced Plant Disease Resistance Has a Found Molecular Mechanism
Researchers have discovered a molecular mechanism that explains how certain nutrient elements can induce plant disease resistance. The mechanism involves the activation of a class…
Diabetes may be Caused by Gut Bacteria
There is evidence to suggest that the gut microbiome may play a role in the development of diabetes. Studies have shown that individuals with diabetes…
Creating Mucosal Vaccines against Respiratory Viruses
Mucosal vaccines, which are administered through the nose or mouth, have the potential to provide protection against respiratory viruses by stimulating an immune response in…
Second Type of Stem Cell was found in the Mouse Brain
It is possible that a study or research has recently discovered a second type of stem cell in the mouse brain. Stem cells are cells…
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