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Improved version of CRISPR/Cas9 tool helps study the interaction of various genes

Researchers have used an upgraded version of the gene-editing tool, CRISPR/Cas9, to knock out up to 12 genes in plants in just one go.

23 Mar 2021

Study into cellular filopodia could optimize cancer therapy and wound closure

Imagine using only a finger to heal a wound! It seems like science fiction, reminding one of the 1982 movie E.T.

23 Mar 2021

Study reveals mechanism by which ibuprofen prevents RAC1B alternative splicing in colorectal cells

Oncotarget published "Ibuprofen disrupts a WNK1/GSK3β/SRPK1 protein complex required for expression of tumor-related splicing variant RAC1B in colorectal cells" which reported that although the molecular mechanism behind the antitumor properties of NSAIDs has been largely attributed to inhibition of cyclooxygenases , several studies have shown that the chemopreventive properties of ibuprofen also involve multiple COX-independent effects.

23 Mar 2021

New technique based on AI can automate and streamline seed quality analysis

In Brazil, researchers affiliated with the Center for Nuclear Energy in Agriculture (CENA) and the Luiz de Queiroz College of Agriculture (ESALQ), both part of the University of São Paulo (USP), have developed a methodology based on artificial intelligence to automate and streamline seed quality analysis, a process required by law and currently done manually by analysts accredited with the Ministry of Agriculture.

22 Mar 2021

Mitigating the negative impacts of artificial light at night on wildlife

Artificial light at night (ALAN) is a major factor in global insect decline. In a paper published today in Insect Conservation and Diversity, Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) scientists and partners found that using amber-colored filters to remove the blue spectra of light from "warm white" LED (light-emitting diode) lamps drastically reduces insect attraction to nocturnal lighting in a tropical forest.

18 Mar 2021

Study reveals that lettuce can be grown in solar cell greenhouses

A recent study shows that lettuce can be grown in greenhouses that filter out wavelengths of light used to generate solar power, demonstrating the feasibility of using see-through solar panels in greenhouses to generate electricity.

18 Mar 2021

Artificial light affects insects' pollination behavior during the daytime

The use of artificial light at night around the world has increased enormously in recent years, causing adverse effects on the survival and reproduction of nocturnal organisms.

18 Mar 2021

High-resolution map of yeast genome can shed light on development responses in higher organisms

A new study explains an effort to create the most detailed and high-resolution map of gene regulation and chromosome architecture in yeast organisms.

15 Mar 2021

Revealing clues about the immune system through ancient DNA

AZoLifeSciences speaks to Dr. Gaspard Kerner about tuberculosis, and how ancient DNA could help us to further understand the immune system.

From Institut Pasteur 12 Mar 2021

Study sheds light on how T cells specialize to combat pathogens

Scientists from the University of Basel have gained insights into the specialization of T cells.

11 Mar 2021

Air pollutant reductions must come hand in hand with greenhouse gas cuts to avoid global warming

As countries around the world race to mitigate global warming by limiting carbon dioxide emissions, an unlikely source could be making climate goals harder to achieve without even deeper cuts in greenhouse gas production: reductions in air pollution.

11 Mar 2021

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

The production of high-value pharmaceutical proteins in plants provides benefits over other manufacturing techniques.

10 Mar 2021

Scientists voice concerns about ecosystem restoration in heavily fragmented landscapes

In light of the United Nations (UN) declaration that 2021-2030 is the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, a group of scientists voice concerns about restoration in heavily fragmented landscapes under a hotter and drier future scenario.

10 Mar 2021

Researchers construct smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope

An international team led by researchers of the University of Barcelona builds the smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope to date.

From University of Barcelona 10 Mar 2021

Adhesion strength and contractility enable metastatic cancer cells to display adurotactic behavior

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego and San Diego State University have discovered a key feature that allows cancer cells to break from typical cell behavior and migrate away from the stiffer tissue in a tumor, shedding light on the process of metastasis and offering possible new targets for cancer therapies.

From UC San Diego 10 Mar 2021

New infrared microscope helps image biological samples at the microscopic level

Scientists have designed a new spectroscopic microscope to optically measure the orientations and conformations of molecules in biological specimens.

9 Mar 2021

New models with high climate sensitivity are less plausible in predicting Earth's future climate

A recent analysis of the latest generation of climate models -- known as a CMIP6 -- provides a cautionary tale on interpreting climate simulations as scientists develop more sensitive and sophisticated projections of how the Earth will respond to increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

4 Mar 2021

Study shows causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and mother's microbiota

A healthy system of gut bacteria, or microbiota, is crucial to health: Gut bacteria not only aid with digestion, but also play an important role in the body's immune response. Infants, however, are not born with full-fledged gut microbiota, which makes it difficult for them to fight off intestinal infections.

4 Mar 2021

Chickpea genetics reduce need for chemicals

In recent years, hummus has become a pop culture food phenomenon, drawing praises from dieticians for the health benefits and chefs for the flavor.

3 Mar 2021

Rising temperatures could reduce efficiency of food chains

According to a new study, rising temperatures could decrease the efficiency of food chains and endanger the survival of larger animals.

From University of Exeter 2 Mar 2021

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Improved version of CRISPR/Cas9 tool helps study the interaction of various genes

Study into cellular filopodia could optimize cancer therapy and wound closure

Study reveals mechanism by which ibuprofen prevents RAC1B alternative splicing in colorectal cells

New technique based on AI can automate and streamline seed quality analysis

Mitigating the negative impacts of artificial light at night on wildlife

Study reveals that lettuce can be grown in solar cell greenhouses

Artificial light affects insects' pollination behavior during the daytime

High-resolution map of yeast genome can shed light on development responses in higher organisms

Revealing clues about the immune system through ancient DNA

Study sheds light on how T cells specialize to combat pathogens

Air pollutant reductions must come hand in hand with greenhouse gas cuts to avoid global warming

Spraying leaves with vitamin C can dramatically increase protein production

Scientists voice concerns about ecosystem restoration in heavily fragmented landscapes

Researchers construct smallest and cheapest high-resolution microscope

Adhesion strength and contractility enable metastatic cancer cells to display adurotactic behavior

New infrared microscope helps image biological samples at the microscopic level

New models with high climate sensitivity are less plausible in predicting Earth's future climate

Study shows causal relationship between neonatal antibody production and mother's microbiota

Chickpea genetics reduce need for chemicals

Rising temperatures could reduce efficiency of food chains

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