In Mitochondria, Scientists Discover a Novel PARP-Like Enzyme
For the first time, Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM) researchers have found and described an ADP-ribosyltransferase enzyme that is active in mitochondria (the organelle…
Biology
In Juvenile Salmon, a Link Between Early Maturation and Improved Aerobic Performance has been Discovered
Early sexual maturation and excellent aerobic performance in salmon have a genetic relationship that is already visible in juvenile fish, according to a study done…
How DNA is Retained for Thousands of Years in Ancient Sediments
The analysis of ancient DNA retained in sediments is a new method that allows the detection of the former presence of humans and other animals…
The World’s Oldest Family Tree has been Revealed by Ancient DNA
The majority of the people buried in one of the best-preserved Neolithic graves in Britain were from five continuous generations of a single extended family,…
The Human Immune System Makes Use of an Ancient Family of Bacterial Cell Death Proteins
According to scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and in Israel, the human immune system has a billion-year-old family of proteins employed by bacteria to fight…
Bacteria that Appear to be ‘Simple’ have been Discovered to Organize Themselves in Complex Patterns
Gürol Süel’s group at the University of California San Diego has discovered a number of amazing characteristics displayed by clusters of bacteria that dwell together…
The Inner Ear Anatomy of the Two Main Genera of Bats are Compared in a New Study
Many bats echolocate, which means they generate high-pitched squeaks that bounce off their surroundings and allow them to navigate in the dark and find insects…
How do the Synapses in the Brains of Birds Interact?
Bird brains are far smaller than human brains. Despite this, they nevertheless pack a punch in terms of proportion. Many birds have large craniums for…
A New Study Sheds Further Light on how Cells Maintain their Cleanliness
Waste collectors gather and dispose of normal domestic waste, and cells go through a similar procedure to eliminate damaged and potentially dangerous proteins. A recent…
Scientists Claim that a New Copper Surface Kills Bacteria in Just Two Minutes
Antibiotic-resistant superbugs are becoming an increasing problem and a novel copper surface that kills germs 100 times faster and more effectively than conventional copper could…
Scientists Succeeded in Regrowing a Frog’s Amputated Leg
Scientists have induced long-term leg growth in adult frogs, who are unable to repair limbs on their own. The frogs regrew a missing leg over…
Eastern Equine Encephalitis Cell Receptors have been Identified
A new study led by Harvard Medical School researchers has discovered a set of cellular receptors for at least three related alphaviruses that are shared…
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