Biology

During Plant Spermiogenesis, the Mitochondria Undergo Dynamic Rearrangement and Autophagic Degradation

During Plant Spermiogenesis, the Mitochondria Undergo Dynamic Rearrangement and Autophagic Degradation

The quantity of mitochondria in the spermatozoid (sperm) is regulated by autophagy during spermiogenesis in the liverwort Marchantia polymorpha, according to a team of researchers…
Using Fragments Taken from an Italian Mummy, Researchers could Reconstruct the Genome of a Centuries-Old Strain of E. Coli

Using Fragments Taken from an Italian Mummy, Researchers could Reconstruct the Genome of a Centuries-Old Strain of E. Coli

Using pieces taken from the gallstone of a corpse from the 16th century, an international team lead by scientists from McMaster University and working in…
Under Time Constraints, how do Cells Correct Errors?

Under Time Constraints, how do Cells Correct Errors?

When dividing, how does a cell balance risk and speed? Scientists created and tested the first mathematical theory describing the cell’s best strategy for dividing…
Studies Show that Tiny Tire Particles Inhibit the Growth of Organisms in Freshwater and Coastal Estuaries

Studies Show that Tiny Tire Particles Inhibit the Growth of Organisms in Freshwater and Coastal Estuaries

Small particles from tires reduced the growth of species in freshwater and coastal estuary habitats, according to two new research papers published by Oregon State…
Conservation Biology – a study of conservation of nature

Conservation Biology – a study of conservation of nature

Conservation biology is the study of nature and biodiversity conservation with the goal of protecting species, habitats, and ecosystems from extinction and the erosion of…
Scientists make a Significant Advance in Genomic Sequencing

Scientists make a Significant Advance in Genomic Sequencing

The public’s access to genetic information is increasing as genomic sequencing technology progresses and costs continue to decline. It remains to be seen how this…
In Mice with Influenza, Dietary Cholesterol Increases Inflammation and Sickness

In Mice with Influenza, Dietary Cholesterol Increases Inflammation and Sickness

High levels of dietary cholesterol make mice worse when infected with influenza, according to a new study from the University of Illinois. The study is…
Neurons and Synapses of Neuromorphic Memory Device are Simulated

Neurons and Synapses of Neuromorphic Memory Device are Simulated

The use of very-large-scale integration (VLSI) systems containing electronic analog circuits to imitate neuro-biological architectures present in the nervous system is known as neuromorphic engineering.…
Monitoring Microplastics’ ‘Journey’ Through a Living Organism’s Intestine

Monitoring Microplastics’ ‘Journey’ Through a Living Organism’s Intestine

The behavior of microplastics during their “journey” through the intestinal tract of a living organism has been tracked by a UAB research team, and what…
Genes have improved Bioprinting for Bone Repair

Genes have improved Bioprinting for Bone Repair

The body will heal given enough time and energy, but when doctors or engineers intervene, the processes do not always go as planned because chemicals…
Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria that can Spread Across Animals, Humans, and the Environment are Identified Using Machine Learning

Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria that can Spread Across Animals, Humans, and the Environment are Identified Using Machine Learning

Experts at the University of Nottingham have created ground-breaking software that combines DNA sequencing and machine learning to assist researchers figure out where and how…
Humans may Transmit Hazardous Gut Microorganisms to Urban Animals

Humans may Transmit Hazardous Gut Microorganisms to Urban Animals

Animals who move to the city may get more than they bargained for. Gut microbes from humans in cities may be contaminating urban wildlife, putting…
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