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Marine Bacteria Could Help Tackle Plastic Pollution in the Oceans

A bacterium that can degrade the common polymer polybutylene succinate (PBS), which naturally biodegrades to only a limited extent in marine environments, could lead to improved ways to recycle this polymer.

17 Oct 2023

Discovery Park and Researcher Partner to Support Scientific Collaboration

Discovery Park, Kent’s thriving life science community, has partnered with scientific content discovery and discussion platform, Researcher, to promote collaboration and facilitate scientific progress.

17 Oct 2023

MIT Chemists Discover Structure of SARS-CoV-2 Ion Channel in Open State

The genome of the SARS-CoV-2 virus encodes 29 proteins, one of which is an ion channel called E. This channel, which transports protons and calcium ions, induces infected cells to launch an inflammatory response that damages tissues and contributes to the symptoms of Covid-19.

16 Oct 2023

Breakthrough Research Discovers How the Body Controls Itch

It can be a relief to scratch the occasional itch, but when itch gets out of control, it can become a serious health problem. How does the body know when to stop?

16 Oct 2023

Study Discovers Fanzors in Eukaryotic Organisms

Snails, algae, and amoebas all have programmable DNA-cutting enzymes called Fanzors, and a recent study from Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s (MIT) McGovern Institute for Brain Research has found hundreds of them.

16 Oct 2023

A Biocompatible Method for Making Complex Cell-Based Soft 3D Architectures

What if it was possible to heal organ damage simply by generating a new organ in the lab?

16 Oct 2023

Study Uncovers Genes in Gut Microbe That Play Key Role in Early Colonization After Fecal Microbe Transplant

Fecal microbe transplants from healthy donors can treat patients with recurrent Clostridium difficile infections. However, after tens of thousands transplants,

16 Oct 2023

Fruit Fly Model Provides Insights into Pathogenesis of New Genetic Disorder

Research conducted in the laboratory of Dr Hugo J. Bellen, a Distinguished Service Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and a principal investigator at the Jan and Dan Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital, has identified a novel disorder linked to gain-of-function variants in the DOT1L gene.

16 Oct 2023

Identifying QTLs for Improved Nitrogen Use Efficiency in Eggplant

In the pursuit of sustainable agriculture, a key goal is to enhance nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) in crops.

16 Oct 2023

New Tools to Tackle the Challenges of Pollen and Fungal Spores

Apart from causing discomfort and respiratory issues for individuals, biological aerosols emitted from both terrestrial and marine ecosystems significantly affect agriculture and forestry.

16 Oct 2023

Molecular Responses of Tomatoes to Chilling Stress

Cold sensitivity is a severe concern for several critical crops.

13 Oct 2023

DNA Methylation Enables Plants Adapt in a Warm World

Plants increasingly need to adapt quickly to preserve their existence as global warming continues to reshape ecosystems.

13 Oct 2023

New Atlases Reveal Unprecedented Detail of the Human Brain

In two concurrent projects, scientists at the Karolinska Institutet have played a significant role in producing the most extensive atlases of human brain cells to date.

13 Oct 2023

New Findings Suggest Endosymbiotic Origin of Apoptosis

Apoptosis, frequently described as programmed cell death, is a fundamental mechanism essential for the growth and development of multicellular organisms.

13 Oct 2023

Proof-of-Concept Method Advances Bioprocess Engineering for a Smoother Transition to Biofuels

Bioprocess engineering focuses on enhancing product yield. It also ensures high output rates and minimal utilization of raw materials.

13 Oct 2023

The Powerful Limb Regeneration Capabilities of Axolotl

Researchers from EPFL shed light on the axolotl’s unrivaled limb regeneration ability, contradicting long-held assumptions and providing fresh insights into possible mammalian limb restoration.

12 Oct 2023

Attaining Precision Nutrition Through Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Researchers at the School of Medicine discovered new information on how the genes of African-Americans and Hispanic-Americans affect their capacity to utilize Omega-3 and Omega-6 fatty acids for optimal health.

12 Oct 2023

Researchers Unveil Novel Protein Families and Functions in Microbial Communities

Imagine researchers exploring a dark room with a flashlight, only able to clearly identify what falls within that single beam. When it comes to microbial communities, scientists have historically been unable to see beyond the beam -; worse, they didn't even know how big the room is.

12 Oct 2023

Scientists Find Surprise in Renowned Killer Whale Ancestry

Evolutionary biologists have achieved a significant milestone by unraveling the genetic ancestry of a renowned killer whale and its pod.

12 Oct 2023

Shedding Light on the Science of Sourdough Bread

A recent investigation into the microbial ecosystem within sourdough has revealed that the use of various types of flour results in the development of unique bacterial communities.

12 Oct 2023