Science

Endogenous retroviruses (ERVs) are remnants of ancient retroviral infections that have become a permanent part of the genome of a host organism. ERVs are endogenous…

The variety of genes and genetic characteristics found in a population of individuals of a species is referred to as genetic diversity. It is the…

Gene duplication is a genetic phenomenon in which the genome of an organism gains an extra copy of one or more genes. It is a…

The process by which a cell grows and divides to produce two daughter cells is known as cell proliferation. It refers to the process by…

Quantum spin liquids are unusual states of matter that can exist in quantum magnetic systems. Even at very low temperatures, the magnetic moments of electrons,…

Individual components of biological materials include tiny motors that convert fuel into motion. This produces movement patterns, and the material shapes itself with coherent flows…

Fasting interventions, which involve alternating fasting and refeeding periods, are generally thought to improve health. However, these interventions are less effective in elderly animals. Why,…

Researchers have developed a floating, solar-powered device that can convert contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water anywhere on the planet.…

Cell migration is a fundamental biological process that involves the movement of cells from one location to another. It is an essential step in the…

The Archean Eon is a geologic eon that lasted from approximately 4.0 billion years ago to 2.5 billion years ago. The Archean Eon, also known…

A cyanobiont is a term used to describe lichens. Cyanobionts are cyanobacteria that coexist with a variety of organisms, including terrestrial and aquatic plants, as…

Ghrelin, a peptide hormone produced primarily by the stomach and released into the bloodstream, is referred to as the hunger hormone. Ghrelin is important in…