Microorganisms may be essential to the survival of coral reefs threatened by climate change
A study led by a researcher at the University of Stirling has identified microscopic organisms that may be crucial to the survival of coral reefs.
A study led by a researcher at the University of Stirling has identified microscopic organisms that may be crucial to the survival of coral reefs.
Ecology
Apr 5, 2024
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New research from the University of Wisconsin–Madison decodes the evolutionary pathway of regulatory proteins, the molecules that help control gene expression.
Evolution
Mar 29, 2024
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Researchers have used advanced sequencing technology to determine how the mix of microbes present in patients with healthy eyes differs from the mix found in patients with dry eye. The new work could lead to improved treatments ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 26, 2024
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Endocytosis is a crucial cellular process that facilitates cells to take up cargos by enclosing them in membrane-bound vesicles, which are transported to different parts of the cell via the endosomal system and deliver cargos ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 15, 2024
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Cells possess an innate immune system that defends against invasive pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. Previous studies have mapped out the cytoplasmic cGAS-STING pathway in the cytoplasm, known for responding to foreign ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 12, 2024
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More than 90% of the commercially available carotenoids are synthetically produced using chemicals. To meet the increasing demand for cost-effective natural compounds in carotenoid synthesis, researchers at Xiamen University, ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 12, 2024
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In a striking new study published in Science Advances, a team of synthetic biologists led by Karen Sarkisyan at the MRC Laboratory of Medical Sciences, have reported the discovery of multiple plant enzymes—hispidin synthases—that ...
Plants & Animals
Mar 8, 2024
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Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is the most widely cultivated and consumed horticultural crop. At present, saline-alkali is an important abiotic stress source that affects tomato production. Exogenous methyl jasmonate (MeJA) ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 27, 2024
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A new study led by researchers at the University of Stirling has uncovered the crucial roles of bacteria living on plastic debris. The research also identifies rare and understudied bacteria that could assist in plastic biodegradation, ...
Ecology
Feb 23, 2024
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Many animals, including apex predators, move in groups. We know this collective behavior is fundamental to the animal's ability to move in complex environments, but less is known about what drives the behavior because many ...
Ecology
Feb 20, 2024
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