Imagine tiny travelers within your body, constantly on the move. These travelers, immune cells and in some cases cancer cells, navigate a complex landscape of curved surfaces. A new study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, sheds light on how the curvature of these surfaces plays a crucial role in directing cell migra…
Read moreScientists have unlocked the genetic secrets of two fascinating creatures – the majestic blue whale, the largest animal on Earth, and the Etruscan shrew, one of the tiniest mammals. These groundbreaking studies, published in the journals Molecular Biology and Evolution (blue whale) and Scientific Data (Etruscan shrew), offer a unique glimpse into the inner…
Read moreNew research offers a glimmer of hope in the face of climate change-induced drought . Scientists have discovered that tropical plants form special partnerships with microbes in the soil, helping them weather dry periods. The study, published in the journal Science of The Total Environment, focuses on the intricate dance between plants, microbes, and soil. T…
Read moreCell division is a complex dance where new daughter cells inherit a mix of helpful and potentially harmful molecules from their mother cells. A recent study by the Max Planck Institute sheds light on how daughter cells shield themselves from a hidden danger : ultraviolet (UV)-damaged RNA inherited from their sun-exposed mothers. While sunlight brings warmth…
Read moreThe humble hair on our heads may have a more surprising origin than previously thought. A new study led by researchers at MedUni Vienna has unlocked a key piece of the puzzle behind hair's evolution, and it points all the way back to amphibians. Published in Nature Communications, the research delves into the genetic underpinnings of hair growth . For …
Read moreScientists have unraveled the secret behind the remarkable resemblance between female Diadem butterflies and their toxic look-alikes, the African Queen butterflies. This clever deception, known as Batesian mimicry, helps Diadems avoid becoming bird food. Diadems are actually quite tasty to predators, but they've evolved to mimic the African Queen's …
Read moreGood news for polluted soil! Researchers at Washington State University (WSU) have identified a set of genes that allow certain soil bacteria to not only survive but thrive in environments with high levels of toxic nickel. This discovery, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academies of Sciences, could be a game-changer for bioremediation e…
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