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Study Identifies Novel Enzyme Crucial for Bacterial Cell Wall Integrity

Researchers at Umeå University in Sweden, led by Professor Felipe Cava, have identified a new family of enzymes that creates a unique type of cross-linking between the building blocks of bacterial cell walls.

20 Feb 2024

The Incredible Impact of the Giant Antarctic Sea Spider’s 140-Year Journey

Until recently, scientists have spent more than 140 years largely ignorant of the reproduction of giant sea spiders in Antarctica.

19 Feb 2024

Unveiling the Mysteries of Life with Imageomics

According to one of the founders of the discipline, Imageomics, a burgeoning field of science, has made remarkable strides over the past year and stands at the precipice of significant breakthroughs in understanding life on Earth.

19 Feb 2024

Bulls Guide Research into Male Fertility Genetics

One in eight couples worldwide are unable to conceive within a year, or lifelong due to infertility, making it a common issue.

19 Feb 2024

The Role of Associative Memory in Spatial Navigation

Human lives revolve around spatial navigation and spatial memory. Without these skills, it would be extremely difficult to remember the past and to navigate the environment. But understanding the neural underpinnings of spatial memory is still quite incomplete.

19 Feb 2024

Induction Cooktop Technology Shows Promise in Reducing Bacterial Infection in Prosthetic Joints

The same technology at work in induction cooktops cut the amount of bacteria present in a prosthetic joint infection when used in conjunction with antibiotics in a mouse model, UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers report in a new study.

19 Feb 2024

Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in Sustainable Fumaric Acid Production for Biodegradable Plastics

Amid growing global concern over climate change and plastic pollution, researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University are making great strides in the sustainable production of fumaric acid – a component of biodegradable plastics such as polybutylene succinate, which is commonly used for food packaging.

19 Feb 2024

The Surprising Link Between Tea Quality and Root Bacteria

The type of tea used to make a fine cup of tea will significantly impact its flavor. However, a study published in the journal Current Biology reveals that the collection of bacteria found on tea roots is another essential component needed to make a great cup of tea.

16 Feb 2024

The Role of Ancient Retroviruses in Vertebrate Brain Evolution

According to a study published in the journal Cell, ancient viruses may have contributed to the development of myelin and, consequently, the large, complex brains.

16 Feb 2024

Scientists Crack Protein's Charge Transport Secret

Energy is needed for the function of cells. It is now possible for researchers at the University of Gothenburg to describe how energy is directed by small atomic movements within the cell to arrive at its location in the protein.

16 Feb 2024

Telomerase's Double-Edged Sword: Preventing DNA Repair Mishaps

The natural ends of chromosomes appear alarmingly like broken DNA, much as a snapped spaghetti strand is difficult to distinguish from its intact counterparts.

16 Feb 2024

Rare Lipid Identified as Key Driver of Ferroptosis

Columbia researchers have found that a rare type of lipid is a key driver of ferroptosis, a form of cell death discovered by Columbia professor Brent Stockwell.

16 Feb 2024

Mayo Clinic Researchers Analyze Zombie Cells to Explain Aging

With age, cells can experience senescence, a state where they stop growing but continue releasing inflammatory and tissue-degrading molecules.

16 Feb 2024

Korean Scientists Develop Cultured Beef Rice as Sustainable Protein Alternative

From lab-grown chicken to cricket-derived protein, these innovative alternatives offer hope for a planet struggling with the environmental and ethical impacts of industrial agriculture.

16 Feb 2024

Researchers Identify Genes Linked to Genomic Instability and DNA Damage

More than one hundred key genes linked to DNA damage have been uncovered through systematic screening of nearly 1,000 genetically modified mouse lines, in a new study published today (14 February) in Nature.

16 Feb 2024

AI's Impact on Protein Function Prediction Revealed

Researchers may be able to learn more about the inner workings of cells with the aid of a novel artificial intelligence (AI) technology that makes logical deductions regarding the function of unidentified proteins.

15 Feb 2024

CAR Peptide Accelerates Tissue Repair and Minimizes Scarring

Accelerating tissue injury repair while preventing the formation of less functioning scar tissue in the injured areas is one of the main objectives of medical science.

15 Feb 2024

New Understanding of DNA Damage and Disease Risk

Researchers identified 145 genes that are essential for the health of the genome and potential treatments for human genomic disorders.

15 Feb 2024

New Method Disentangles Internal Brain Activity From Visual Input

Maryam Shanechi, Dean’s Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Founding Director of the USC Center for Neurotechnology, along with her team, has devised a novel machine learning approach.

15 Feb 2024

Discovery of a Subset of Human Short Introns That Are Spliced Out by a Novel Mechanism

The well-known essential pre-mRNA splicing factor U2AF heterodimer (U2AF2–U2AF1) has been considered to mediate early splicing reaction in all introns of different lengths.

15 Feb 2024