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Investigating the Seasonal Dynamics of the Wastewater Microbiome

The composition of the bacterial community in wastewater is influenced by the community of microbial predators. This describes seasonal variations in the microbial community that impact water treatment efficacy.

11 Jul 2023

Mapping Immune Microenvironments in Human Placenta

Until recently, scientific evidence on the ability of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID, to replicate in the human placenta has been inconclusive.

10 Jul 2023

Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Evolution of Tumor Microenvironment in Gastric Cancer

A new study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center provides a deeper understanding of the evolution of the tumor microenvironment during gastric cancer progression.

7 Jul 2023

'Purecap' Technique Produces Highly Active mRNA Vaccines with Lower Immunostimulatory Activity

A research group from Japan has developed a method to produce highly active mRNA vaccines at high purity using a unique cap to easily separate the desired capped mRNA.

6 Jul 2023

New Insight Into the Evolutionary Origins of Phylogenetic Interplay Between Sponges and Microbiome

Over the years, substantial evidence has consistently demonstrated the profound influence of the microbiome, encompassing all microorganisms residing within a living organism, on various vital processes and interactions with their hosts.

5 Jul 2023

Deep Learning Model Accurately Predicts RNA-Targeting CRISPR Activity

According to new research published in Nature Biotechnology, artificial intelligence can predict on- and off-target behavior of CRISPR tools that target RNA rather than DNA.

5 Jul 2023

Squid-Inspired Soft Film Could Revolutionize Health Monitoring and Temperature Management

With a flick of a switch, current technologies allow you to quickly change materials from being dark to light, or cold to hot, just by blocking or transmitting specific wavelengths.

28 Jun 2023

Chloroplast Size Manipulation Unlikely to Boost Crop Photosynthesis

For the first time, RIPE scientists revealed that manipulating chloroplast size is unlikely to be an option for enhancing crop photosynthetic efficiency.

27 Jun 2023

New Technology can Help Probe the Connections Between the Brain and Gut

The brain and the digestive tract are in constant communication, relaying signals that help to control feeding and other behaviors.

23 Jun 2023

Cells with “Jumping Genes” Self-Destruct in the Early Stages of Development

A previously unknown type of cell that self-destructs within days of forming as part of a quality control procedure to protect the growing fetus has been found by researchers studying gene activity data of the early human embryo.

21 Jun 2023

Innovative Technique Enables In Vivo Imaging of Intracellular Protein Aggregates

Tau aggregates have become the main study focus for figuring out the mechanisms underlying neurodegeneration since they are a prevalent form of amyloid protein. Tau fibrils and oligomers, among other forms of tau aggregates, have been linked to a variety of neurodegenerative disorders.

21 Jun 2023

Albino Squid Illuminates Cephalopod Brain Activity

A team of researchers at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) has successfully engineered an albino strain of Euprymna berryi, the hummingbird bobtail squid.

21 Jun 2023

Establishing the Flour Reference Proteome for Five Wheat Species

The protein composition of the five types of wheat—einkorn, emmer, spelt, durum, and common wheat—and their varieties differ widely.

20 Jun 2023

Study Offers a New Perspective on the Evolution of Fibonacci Spirals in Plants

Leaf arrangements in the earliest plants differ from most modern plants, overturning a long-held theory regarding the origins of a famous mathematical pattern found in nature, research shows.

16 Jun 2023

New Way to Conduct Extensive Proteome Analysis of Urine

Urine is one of the alluring sources for early and sensitive biomarker discovery because it can accumulate and indicate changes in the human body while still being obtained non-invasively.

16 Jun 2023

cBAF Protein Complex Controls the Fate of T Cells

The immune system protects the body from intruders, like bacteria, viruses, or tumors, with its intricate network of proteins, cells, and organs. Cytotoxic T cells are specialized immune cells that can grow into short-lived effector cells that destroy infected or malignant cells in human bodies.

14 Jun 2023

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Investigating the Seasonal Dynamics of the Wastewater Microbiome

Mapping Immune Microenvironments in Human Placenta

Study Reveals Key Insights Into the Evolution of Tumor Microenvironment in Gastric Cancer

'Purecap' Technique Produces Highly Active mRNA Vaccines with Lower Immunostimulatory Activity

New Insight Into the Evolutionary Origins of Phylogenetic Interplay Between Sponges and Microbiome

Deep Learning Model Accurately Predicts RNA-Targeting CRISPR Activity

Squid-Inspired Soft Film Could Revolutionize Health Monitoring and Temperature Management

Chloroplast Size Manipulation Unlikely to Boost Crop Photosynthesis

New Technology can Help Probe the Connections Between the Brain and Gut

Cells with “Jumping Genes” Self-Destruct in the Early Stages of Development

Innovative Technique Enables In Vivo Imaging of Intracellular Protein Aggregates

Albino Squid Illuminates Cephalopod Brain Activity

Establishing the Flour Reference Proteome for Five Wheat Species

Study Offers a New Perspective on the Evolution of Fibonacci Spirals in Plants

New Way to Conduct Extensive Proteome Analysis of Urine

cBAF Protein Complex Controls the Fate of T Cells

Artificial Light Has Drastic Impact on Male Glow-Worms' Ability to Find Mates

Study Revolutionizes the Understanding of Immune Signaling

Photoacoustic Spectral Analysis Shows Promise for Noninvasive Diagnosis of Tumors

Exploring the Regulatory Mechanism and Physiological Significance of P62 Phosphorylation

Driving Support for Pharmaceutical Testing Through Continuous Innovation

From Memory to Metaplasticity: Unraveling the Brain's Secrets

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