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Published Team creates synthetic enzymes to unravel molecular mysteries



A bioengineer has developed synthetic enzymes that can control the behavior of the signaling protein...
Published New study examines the relationship between the rate of wound healing, the circadian rhythm, and 'hair' on cells



Nearly every organism on Earth follows a natural circadian rhythm that is coded by your cell's clock...
Published The role of jellies as a food source in the Arctic winter



The Arctic is changing rapidly due to climate change. It is not only affected by increasing surface...
Published Specialized gut immune cells pinpointed that can limit progression of inflammatory bowel disease



Researchers have characterized a specialized type of immune cell, which plays a key role in protecti ...
Published Being a vegetarian may be partly in your genes



A person's genetic makeup plays a role in determining whether they can stick to a strict vegetarian ...
Published Explosion in fish biodiversity due to genetic recycling



The rapid formation of 500 different species of fish in a single lake, each with specialized ecologi...
Published The mystery of phosphite -- a scientific detective story



Biologists have discovered a phosphorus-based bacterial metabolism that is both new and ancient. In...
Published Preventing spread of parasitic DNA in our genomes



Researchers have identified a new enzyme called PUCH, which plays a key role in preventing the sprea ...
Published Mice possess natural gene therapy system



A previously mysterious small RNA molecule in mice is found to play a crucial role in gene expressio ...
Published Eating too much protein is bad for your arteries, and this amino acid is to blame



Consuming over 22% of dietary calories from protein can lead to increased activation of immune cells...
Published Unveiling Inaoside A: An antioxidant derived from mushrooms



Natural products have unique chemical structures and biological activities and can play a pivotal ro...
Published Nearly dead plants brought back to life: Keys to aging hidden in the leaves



Scientists have known about a particular organelle in plant cells for over a century. However, scien...
Published Tryptophan in diet, gut bacteria protect against E. coli infection



Gut bacteria and a diet rich in the amino acid tryptophan can play a protective role against pathoge ...
Published The evolution of photosynthesis better documented thanks to the discovery of the oldest thylakoids in fossil cyanobacteria



Researchers have identified microstructures in fossil cells that are 1.75 billion years old. These s...
Published Why do Dyeing poison frogs tap dance?



The toe tapping behavior of various amphibians has long attracted attention from researchers and pet...
Published Bartonella DNA Found in Blood of Patients With Psychosis



A new study has found that patients diagnosed with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder are t...
Published New record holder for smallest dispersers of ingested seeds: Woodlice



Even bugs as small as woodlice can disperse seeds they eat, setting a new record for smallest animal...
Published Creepy crawlies protect apples when flowers are planted on farms



Bugs including hoverflies, lacewings and ladybirds play an important role in keeping Britain's apple ...
Published Sulfur and the origin of life



A new study shines a spotlight on sulfur, a chemical element that, while all familiar, has proved su...
Published Microbial viruses act as secret drivers of climate change



Scientists have discovered that viruses that infect microbes contribute to climate change by playing...