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An evolutionary algorithmic phase transition 2.6 billion years ago may have sparked the emergence of eukaryotic cells
An international collaboration between four scientists from Mainz, Valencia, Madrid, and Zurich has published new research in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, shedding light on the most significant increase ...
Evolution
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Extreme microbial adaptations arise in one of America's most polluted waterways
The industrially ravaged Gowanus Canal, long regarded as a symbol of urban environmental neglect, is being reimagined through the lens of scientific inquiry as a complex reservoir of microbial life shaped by intense selective ...
Curious isolation: New butterfly species discovered
In the heart of Canada's Rocky Mountains, an unassuming yet remarkable butterfly has been quietly flying under our scientific radar for years. With a wingspan of an inch to an inch and a half, and wings that are brown on ...
Evolution
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Microbiologists discover new species of methane-producing archaea in the human gut
An international team of microbiologists from the Medical University of Graz, the DSMZ—German Collection of Microorganisms and Cell Cultures (Braunschweig, Germany)—and the University of Illinois (U.S.) has identified ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Maltose-negative yeasts could unlock new flavors and faster brewing for nonalcoholic beers
Small organisms can have a big impact, and researchers have explored nearly a dozen nontraditional yeast strains to determine which ones could brew the best nonalcoholic beers for a rapidly growing market.
Cell & Microbiology
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Protein partnership regulates telomerase to protect chromosomes
A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine provides insights into how cells maintain the tiny end caps of chromosomes as they divide, a key process in keeping cells healthy. Using yeast, the researchers reveal protein interactions ...
Cell & Microbiology
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'Time machine' enzyme could improve mRNA-based therapeutics
Researchers from the International Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology in Warsaw (IIMCB) have described a new mechanism that improves the efficiency of mRNA-based therapies. The research findings could facilitate the ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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A new record for California's highest-elevation tree: Jeffrey pine found in High Sierra
UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford was hiking for pleasure in California's High Sierra when he stumbled upon a new elevation record for the Jeffrey pine, which may now be the state's highest-altitude tree. His serendipitous ...
Plants & Animals
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A genetic basis of adaptive evolution: Complex chromosomal rearrangements drive color changes in stick insects
Understanding the material basis of adaptive evolution has been a central goal in biology dating back to at least the time of Darwin. One focus of current debates is whether adaptive evolution relies on many mutations with ...
Evolution
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Sugar-mimicking molecule central to virulence of a common crop disease, study finds
In plants, the space between cells is a key battleground during infection. To avoid recognition in this space, a strain of the bacterial tomato disease Pseudomonas syringae manipulates plants by producing a substance called ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Simulations predict how pesticides may affect honeybee colonies
Honeybees are essential pollinators for agriculture and natural ecosystems. Stressors like climate change, habitat loss and pesticide exposure threaten their ability to forage for pollen, a critical resource for colony survival. ...
Ecology
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Personality test for bees: Research reveals differences in honey bee defense behavior within same colony
Researchers from the Cluster of Excellence Collective Behavior at the University of Konstanz have discovered that honey bees from the same colony have different preferences in terms of defensive behavior. While some are still ...
Plants & Animals
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Mystery molars lead to discovery of giant crayfish in ancient Aotearoa
Giant freshwater crayfish, longer and bulkier than today's species, roamed New Zealand 20 million years ago. They would have made a perfect snack for the crocodiles and trout-sized whitebait that cruised the waters of ancient ...
Paleontology & Fossils
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Pangenome study unveils wild and cultivated rice's genetic diversity
A study has constructed an unprecedented pangenome map of wild and cultivated rice, and decoded the genetic architecture and diversity of rice. This study, published online in Nature on April 16, provides a powerful resource ...
Molecular & Computational biology
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Scientists hack cell entry to supercharge cancer drugs
A new discovery could pave the way for more effective cancer treatment by helping certain drugs work better inside the body. Scientists at Duke University School of Medicine, University of Texas Health Science Center at San ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Lipid nanodomains may hold the key to cell signaling mystery
Lipids in cell membranes regulate the activity of a cancer-linked protein, cell biologists at RIKEN have discovered. This finding, published in the journal eLife, could pave the way for novel approaches to treating cancer.
Cell & Microbiology
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Growth across fields: Scientific collaboration tackles farming challenges
From soft robots crawling through crops to bio-based fertilizers that protect waterways, the future of farming lies at the intersection of scientific disciplines, according to a new study describing how agriculture's toughest ...
Biotechnology
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DNA organization offers clues for advancing stem cell therapy
Scientists at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered how adult stem cells retain their regenerative power. The researchers demonstrate in a paper published in the journal Genes & Development that these cells ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Early British lizard relative among the first known to climb trees
The life of a 166-million-year-old reptile has been turned upside down. While Marmoretta oxoniensis was believed to have swum in ancient lagoons, new research reveals it spent its time climbing trees instead.
Evolution
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Novel bacterial strain expands options for more sustainable soybean production
Brazil is the world's largest producer of soybeans and one of the reasons is the incorporation of bio-inputs, microorganisms that promote biological nitrogen fixation. Without this practice, this essential nutrient would ...
Cell & Microbiology
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