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Summit Supercomputer Draws Molecular Blueprint for Repairing Damaged DNA
Researchers at Georgia State University used the Summit supercomputer to study an elaborate molecular pathway called nucleotide excision repair, or NER. They built a computer model of a critical NER...
Spotiphy Integrative Analysis Tool Turns Spatial RNA Sequencing Into Imager
Spatial transcriptomics is a cutting-edge technique that characterizes gene expression within sections of tissue, such as heart, skin or liver tissue. Scientists at St. Jude and the University of Wisconsin-Madison...
MSU Study Reveals Dopamine's Unexpected Role in Memory Devaluation
EAST LANSING, Mich. - New research out of Michigan State University expands on current understanding of the brain chemical dopamine, finding that it plays a role in reducing the value...
Apprehension of migrants at border reach all-time low of 300 per day in February
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in February apprehended 8,347 migrants attempting to cross the southern border, the lowest in history, as arrests of undocumented people in the nation are rising.
Scientists create method for designing proteins that can bind and sense a range of small molecules
From growth hormones to cancer drugs, small molecules play a crucial role in our health. Monitoring them is essential to keeping us healthy; it enables physicians to calculate dosages and...
Genome editing technique enables partial inhibition of gene function in crops
Researchers at Kumamoto University have successfully executed a practical trial of a new genome-editing technique that allows for the partial inhibition of essential gene function without causing lethality. This innovative...
How UV radiation triggers a cellular rescue mission
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun is a well-known cause of DNA damage, which can lead to diseases like skin cancer. But how do our cells repair this damage to...
Scientists explain energy transfer mechanism in chloroplasts and its evolution
A recent study by Chinese scientists has revealed the intricate molecular machinery driving energy exchange within chloroplasts, shedding light on a key event in the evolution of plant life. Led...
What pesticides do to bumble bee brains depends on dose and timing, study reveals
Pesticides, widely used to protect crops from pests, often unintentionally harm pollinators like bumble bees. A new study, published in BMC Biology, has investigated the effects of three common pesticides—acetamiprid,...
New species of killifish from Kenya already critically endangered
A critically endangered new species of killifish sampled from an ancient forest in Kenya in 2017 and 2018 has been described in the journal Zootaxa. Nothobranchius sylvaticus, from the Latin...
Watch: 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake gets trailer
Disney is previewing its live-action remake of the 2002 animated film "Lilo & Stitch."
East Asian human gene that allows adult humans to digest sugars in milk likely came from Neanderthals
A small team of computational and evolutionary biologists from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences, Zhongshan Hospital and the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, reports that unique lactase...
We found 6 Easter eggs in the 'Alien: Earth' shorts revealed at SXSW 2025... at least we hope they're just Easter eggs
From malevolent computers to Arcturian shore leave, here are all the callbacks and references we spotted in these short clips.
Real-time tracking reveals aromaticity-driven molecular shape changes
Scientists have achieved the first real-time visualization of how excited-state aromaticity emerges within just hundreds of femtoseconds and then triggers a molecule to change from bent to planar structure in...
How do researchers determine how toxic a chemical is? A toxicologist explains alternatives to animal testing
A vast number of chemicals are registered for production and use around the world. But only a portion have been thoroughly evaluated for their toxicity due to time, cost, ethical...
Temperature during development influences connectivity between neurons and behavior in fruit flies, study shows
The rate of development of poikilothermic animals, such as insects, fish, and reptiles, is determined by environmental temperature. A research team at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has demonstrated how...
Hummingbirds in Andes Mountains found nesting in colonies, defying territorial norms
Recent research by Bowling Green State University scientists has sent shockwaves through the bird-watching world after discovering atypical behavior in hummingbirds.
New technology puts a spatial lens on CRISPR screening
Recently, scientists have been able to explore gene circuitry in individual cells using methods that suppress particular genes and measure the impact on the expression of other genes. These methods,...
Gene related to human kidney disease linked to touch in sea anemones
Biological sciences researchers from the U of A have led the publication of a paper that expands our understanding of sensory neurons in the tentacles of sea anemones, linking them...
Most ancient Europeans had dark skin, eyes and hair up until 3,000 years ago, new research finds
A new study charts the genetics of skin, hair and eye color in Europe over 45,000 years.
Integrative analysis tool turns spatial RNA sequencing into imager
Spatial transcriptomics is a cutting-edge technique that characterizes gene expression within sections of tissue, such as heart, skin or liver tissue. These snapshots provide insights into how spatial organization affects...
New study on the scale and scope of the online trade of endangered species
The fastest shark in the sea is losing the race against extinction. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, the shortfin Mako is being outpaced by...
Neurons' reverse migration: Exploring the brain's evolutionary architecture
Researchers from the University of New Hampshire looked at the developmental process of the cerebral cortex—the outermost layer of the brain—and examined how neurons, or nerve cells, refine their positions...
'Nanosnag' virus detection technique could streamline vaccine production quality checks
As viral vaccines are increasingly used to meet global health needs, the pharmaceutical industry is manufacturing larger amounts of virus to make them. A new method of virus detection from...
Mosquito Pain Receptors Are Less Sensitive During Extreme Heat
Hotter temperatures may render natural insect repellents less effective against mosquitoes, according to a new study.
The 'sustainable' cod in your shopping basket may be no such thing—new study reveals mislabeling
Cod sold in some European supermarkets is being mislabeled and is actually fished far from its claimed origin, according to our new study. We sampled cod sold in Germany, Spain,...
Want to preserve biodiversity? Go big, researchers say
Large, undisturbed forests are better for harboring biodiversity than fragmented landscapes, according to University of Michigan research. Ecologists agree that habitat loss and the fragmentation of forests reduces biodiversity in...
NASA continues BioNutrients space-fermented food research
NASA's BioNutrients series of experiments is testing ways to use microorganisms to make nutrients that will be needed for human health during future long-duration deep space exploration missions.