Molecular scissors caught in the act: Describing the function of tRNA splicing endonuclease TSEN based on its structure
Jul 13, 2023, 3:45 pm By NULLIn all living organisms, the biomolecule transfer RNA (tRNA) plays a fundamental role in protein…Double-stranded DNA donor with novel structure boosts gene knock-in efficiency
Jul 13, 2023, 3:43 pm By NULLA research group led by Prof. Liang Haojun and researcher Bao Jianqiang from the University of…Development of new p38 protein inhibitors with therapeutic potential for some heart diseases
Jul 13, 2023, 3:42 pm By NULLThe p38 protein regulates a wide variety of cellular functions and is related to diseases such as…Tiny honeybee parasite Varroa could be tripped up by distinctive walk
Jul 13, 2023, 3:26 pm By NULLScientists at Nottingham Trent University have identified the "signature" walk of a 1mm mite and…Acidifying oceans will cause a diversity and survival crisis for microscopic marine organisms, finds research
Jul 13, 2023, 3:20 pm By NULLOceanic responses to climate and human interactions have been studied for decades. In recent years…Capturing the immense potential of microscopic DNA for data storage
Jul 13, 2023, 3:07 pm By NULLIn a world first, a "biological camera" bypasses the constraints of current DNA storage methods,…Plastic pollution on coral reefs increases with depth and mostly comes from fishing activities, study finds
Jul 13, 2023, 3:06 pm By NULLIn a paper published in Nature, researchers from the California Academy of Sciences, University of…Researchers use microeconomics theory to predict how biological systems respond to environmental change
Jul 13, 2023, 3:00 pm By NULLA team from the University of Tokyo has combined economic theory with biology to understand how…New toxin facilitates disease infection and spread in wheat
Jul 13, 2023, 2:38 pm By NULLAlthough wheat was among the first domesticated food crops, it remains a global dietary staple…Butterflies and moths share ancient 'blocks' of DNA
Jul 13, 2023, 2:38 pm By NULLButterflies and moths share "blocks" of DNA dating back more than 200 million years, new research…Growing cover crops under vineyard vines is a sustainability strategy
Jul 13, 2023, 2:33 pm By NULLThe perfect pairing for certain fine vines may be grasses. A new study by Penn State researchers…Can using biodegradable fishing gear help reduce the cost of ghost fishing?
Jul 13, 2023, 2:29 pm By NULLNew research has found that the design of biodegradable fishing gear needs to improve if it is to…Butterfly species' big brains adapted to give them a survival edge, study finds
Jul 13, 2023, 2:18 pm By NULLHeliconius butterflies' brains grew as they adopted a novel foraging behavior, scientists at the…Cognitive performance linked to longer lifespan in wild primates
Jul 13, 2023, 2:11 pm By NULLCognitive abilities not only vary among different species but also among individuals within the same…Ice Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves suffered from diseased joints, research discovers
Jul 13, 2023, 2:08 pm By NULLIce Age saber-tooth cats and dire wolves experienced a high incidence of bone disease in their…Warmer weather makes venomous snake bites more likely, researchers find
Jul 13, 2023, 2:07 pm By NULLClimate change is not only making Georgia hotter but also increasing the likelihood of snake bite,…Discovery of new gene unveils sex determination in green algae
Jul 13, 2023, 1:52 pm By NULLAn international team of researchers led by Dr. James Umen at the Donald Danforth Plant Science…AMP biosynthesis key to longevity and metabolic health in vertebrates, study finds
Jul 13, 2023, 1:45 pm By NULLA recent study led by Dr. Itamar Harel from the Silberman Institute at the Hebrew University of…A glimpse into the hexasome: 40 years on
Jul 13, 2023, 1:36 pm By NULLIn 1983, scientists discovered hexasomes—a unique molecular structure that helps cells package…Sea snakes may have evolved to see colors again
Jul 13, 2023, 1:27 pm By NULLA new paper in Genome Biology and Evolution, published by Oxford University Press, finds that the…
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