Biochemistry Research News
January 20, 2025
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Jan. 20, 2025 — Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life. Once dismissed as the 'dark side' of the genome, researchers have now revealed their ...
Jan. 20, 2025 — A new study has described a phenomenon researchers refer to as 'contagious urinations.' The study in 20 captive chimpanzees living at the Kumamoto Sanctuary in Japan shows that, when one chimp pees, others are more likely to ...
Jan. 17, 2025 — In life sciences, confocal fluorescence microscopy (CFM) is widely regarded for producing high-resolution cellular images. However, it requires fluorescent staining, which poses risks of photobleaching and phototoxicity, potentially damaging the ...
Jan. 17, 2025 — Researchers have improved our understanding of how rotavirus, the most common cause of acute gastroenteritis in children, makes people sick. The study is among the first to show that the rotavirus protein NSP4 is both necessary and sufficient for ...
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Jan. 19, 2025 — Ecologists have identified significant ecological risks associated with the release of hybrid groupers into Hong Kong's coastal waters, a practice ...
Jan. 17, 2025 — Researchers, citizen scientists and their 'truffle dogs' -- have discovered two new species of truffle. Tuber canirevelatum, meaning the 'dog-found' truffle, was named in honor of truffle dogs and ...
Jan. 17, 2025 — Scientists explored the evolutionary success of leaf beetles, the most diverse herbivores on Earth. They showed that symbioses with bacteria have ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — A new tool could make it easier to study scarce plant molecules. Researchers have developed so-called microbial cell factories -- using E. coli and ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Researchers have elucidated how a single photoreceptor in the pineal gland of zebrafish detects ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Scientists have unveiled insights into how HIV-1, the virus responsible for AIDS, skillfully hijacks cellular machinery for its own survival. By dissecting the molecular interplay between the virus ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Researchers have discovered that bacteria can sense threats in advance through a general danger signal. Bacteria detect when nearby cells are dying and proactively form a protective biofilm. ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have identified the behavioral strategies that parasitic cricket species employ to infiltrate and inhabit host ant colonies. Their research demonstrates that these crickets use ...
Jan. 14, 2025 — Pine cones as a model: Researchers have developed a new, energy-autonomous facade system that adapts passively to the ...
Jan. 13, 2025 — Our gut is a bustling hub of activity, home to trillions of microbes that work together with our bodies to keep us healthy. A recent study explores one fascinating aspect of this partnership: how gut ...
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Jan. 17, 2025 — Human ancestors like Australopithecus -- which lived around 3.5 million years ago in southern Africa -- ate very little to no meat, according to new research. This conclusion comes from an analysis ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — New research reveals that drought and increased temperatures in a CO2-rich climate can dramatically alter how grasslands use and move water. The study provides the first experimental demonstration of ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin, it isn't just making an interesting decor choice. Researchers find that for some birds, it keeps predators at ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — A new study sheds light on how a species of foraminifera, single-celled organisms found in almost all marine habitats, thrives in a dark, oxygen-free ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Scientists have discovered that the protein machines that shape our DNA can switch direction. Until now, researchers believed that these so-called SMC motors that make loops into DNA could move in ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Scientists have made 'exciting,' patient-friendly advances in developing a non-toxic bacterial therapy, BacID, to deliver cancer-fighting drugs directly into tumors. This emerging ...
Jan. 16, 2025 — Researchers have described how the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus genetically adapts to humans, including mutations that allow some strains to evade the immune system and become resistant to ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — A new study shows distinct effects of neonicotinoid pesticide exposure in different bumble bee body parts, explaining why pesticides have diverse harmful effects and highlighting the need for more ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Mosquitoes can survive prolonged droughts by drinking blood, which helps to explain why rates of mosquito-borne illness don't always decline in dry ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Scientists have revealed the secret to the structural integrity of tiny particles that transport cargo from cell to cell through blood vessels and bodily fluids: special proteins that keep their ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — A research team has discovered how the 'Shethna protein II' protects the nitrogen-fixing enzyme nitrogenase from damage. The oxygen sensor protein could help to make nitrogenase usable in ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — A new study outlines the ways by which city life may be shaping the evolution of urban coyotes, the highly adaptable carnivores spotted in alleyways from Berkeley, Calif., to the Bronx, in New ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Longer, more diverse rotations of crops fertilized with livestock manure have many environmental benefits, but carbon sequestration isn't one of them, according to a new ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — People who eat more red meat, especially processed red meat like bacon, sausage and bologna, are more likely to have a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia when compared to those who eat ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have now uncovered the 3D structure of the RNA enzyme SAMURI. Their study provides insights into the development of ribozymes and the evolution of catalytically active ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — New research has revealed that the nervous system circuitry that controls arm movement in octopuses is segmented, giving these extraordinary creatures precise control across all eight arms and ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Scientists have developed a tool to narrow down potential host species of filoviruses like Ebola and better prioritize wildlife ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Evidence from over 18,300 hours of recorded flight calls suggests songbirds may 'talk' to other species as they migrate, forming social connections and -- just maybe -- exchanging ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered how chronic hepatitis C infection leads to autoimmune disease, which opens new paths for ...
Jan. 15, 2025 — Understanding biological relationships is often critical when studying animal populations. Researchers have now developed a transformative approach that identifies stretches of DNA that two ...
Friday, January 17, 2025
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- How Climate Change May Alter Hydrology of Grassland Ecosystems
- Cavity-Nesting Birds Decorate With Snake Skin to Deter Predators
- New Study Provides Insight Into How Some Species Thrive in Dark, Oxygen-Free Environments
- DNA Motors Found to Switch Gears
- Research Using Non-Toxic Bacteria to Fight High-Mortality Cancers Prepares for Clinical Trials
- Bacterial Survival Genes Uncovered Using Evolutionary Map
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Pesticide Impacts on Bees More Complex Than Expected
- Mosquitoes Can Be Extra-Bitey in Droughts
- The Proteins That Make Cell-to-Cell Cargo Transport Possible
- Protein Protects Biological Nitrogen Fixation from Oxidative Stress
- Coyote Genes May Show Urban Evolution at Work
- Diversified Cropping Systems Boost Nitrogen Supply but Not Soil Carbon
- Is Eating More Red Meat Bad for Your Brain?
- RNA Research: Ribozyme Structure Revealed
- Octopus Arms Have Segmented Nervous Systems to Power Extraordinary Movements
- The Hunt Narrows for Ebolavirus Hosts
- Songbirds Socialize on the Wing During Migration
- 'Perfect Storm' Of Mutations Drives Infection-Triggered Autoimmune Disease
- Detecting Hidden Genetic Relationships in Animal Populations
- Calls to Curb Invasive Species Spread Via Untreated Water Transfer
- How Cryogenic Microscopy Could Help Strengthen Food Security
- DNA Damage Can Last Unrepaired for Years, Changing Our View of Mutations
- Could This Fundamental Discovery Revolutionize Fertilizer Use in Farming?
- Deep Learning Designs Proteins Against Deadly Snake Venom
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Beach Guardians: How Hidden Microbes Protect Coastal Waters in a Changing Climate
- Gene Editing Extends Lifespan in Mouse Model of Prion Disease
- Genetic Tweak Optimizes Drug-Making Cells by Blocking Buildup of Toxic Byproduct
- What Makes Some Plant Species 'ripe' For Domestication
- New Computer Models Open Door to Far More Targeted Antibiotics
- New Mechanism for Maintaining Genome Stability Discovered
- Just as Gouda: Improving the Quality of Cheese Alternatives
- Uncurling a Single DNA Molecule and Gluing It Down Helps Sharpen Images
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Need for Standardized Measurement Methods in Gene Therapy
- A 'volume Dial' For Missed Signals Produced by Our Bodies
- Polygamy Is (Not) for the Birds
- DNA Nanorobots Can Alter Artificial Cells
- Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Why Zika Virus Hijacks a Protein Needed for Brain Growth
- Chornobyl Dogs' Genetic Differences Not Due to Mutation
- Route of Entry for Semliki Forest Virus Into the Brain Revealed
- Ash Tree Variability May Offer Restoration Path Post-Beetle Decimation
- Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
- Study Shows How Plant Roots Access Deeper Soils in Search of Water
- New Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on the Early Evolution of Animal Nervous Systems
- Self-Destructing Vaccine Offers Enhanced Protection Against Tuberculosis in Monkeys
- Feeding Your Good Gut Bacteria Through Fiber in Diet May Boost Body Against Infections
- High Levels of Disordered Eating Among Young People Linked to Brain Differences
- A Fast-Moving Belly Flop: Researchers Unveil the Unique Skills of Cricket Frogs
- Study Highlights Key Factors for Successful Restoration of Elkhorn Coral Colonies
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Don't Write Off Logged Tropical Forests -- Converting to Oil Palm Plantations Has Even Wider Effects on Ecosystems
- Chimpanzees Are Genetically Adapted to Local Habitats and Infections Such as Malaria
- Insights Into the Metabolism of the Gut Microbiota
- Electric Fungi: The Biobattery That Needs to Be Fed
- Physical Signals as Fate Deciders: How Mechanical Forces Extrude Cells from Tissues
- Dense Human Population Is Linked to Longer Urban Coyote Survival
- An Earful of Gill: Evolutionary Origin of the Mammalian Outer Ear
- Two-in-One Root Armor Protects Plants from Environmental Stressors and Fights Climate Change
- The Extreme Teeth of Sabre-Toothed Predators Were 'optimal' For Biting Into Prey
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Evolutionary Biology: Ants Can Hold a Grudge
- Study Identifies Coastal Black Pine Trees Resistant to Tsunamis and Strong Winds
- Scorching Climate Drove Lampreys Apart During Cretaceous Period
- Plant Cells Gain Immune Capabilities When It's Time to Fight Disease
- New AI Predicts Inner Workings of Cells
- Scientists Uncover Key Step in How Diazotrophs 'fix' Nitrogen
- Scientists Leverage Artificial Intelligence to Fast-Track Methane Mitigation Strategies in Animal Agriculture
- Explorations of Wheat Stem Sawfly Management
- Blueberries Beware: Powdery Mildew Spreading Across the Globe
- Discovery of 'Punk' And 'Emo' Fossils Challenges Our Understanding of Ancient Molluscs
- Tiny Microbe Colonies Communicate to Coordinate Their Behavior
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in a Pig Model of Heart Attacks
- Fishy Business: Male Medaka Mating Limits Revealed
- How Our Cells Dispose of Waste and Ways to Control It
- Key and Lock: How Important Proteins 'dock' To the Centromere
- Exploring the Eco-Friendly Future of Antibiotic Particles
- Canceling Effect of Genetics and Environmental Changes on Bacterial Growth
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Drug-Resistant Hookworms Put Pets and People at Risk
- Climate Change Is Accelerating Forest Defoliation by Helping Invasive Species Spread
- A New Way to Determine Whether a Species Will Successfully Invade an Ecosystem
- New Strontium Isotope Map of Sub-Saharan Africa Is a Powerful Tool for Archaeology, Forensics, and Wildlife Conservation
- Tiny Plants Reveal Big Potential for Boosting Crop Efficiency
- Hornwort Genomes Provide Clues on How Plants Conquered the Land
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Study Suggests RNA Present on Surfaces of Leaves May Shape Microbial Communities
- Scientists Unveil Surprising Human Vs Mouse Differences in a Major Cancer Immunotherapy Target
- Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons
- Researchers Discover Class of Anti-Malaria Antibodies
- Oldest-Known Evolutionary 'arms Race'
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Zebrafish Protein Unlocks Dormant Genes for Heart Repair
- Herpes Virus Might Drive Alzheimer's Pathology
- Quantity Over Quality? Different Bees Are Attracted to Different Floral Traits
- Newborn Brain Circuit Stabilizes Gaze
- Bats Surf Storm Fronts During Continental Migration
- Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts
- These Bacteria Perform a Trick That Could Keep Plants Healthy
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- Study Traces Ebola's Route to the Skin Surface
- System to Auto-Detect New Variants Will Inform Better Response to Future Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Key Players in Brain Aging: New Research Identifies Age-Related Damage on a Cellular Level
- Revealing a Key Mechanism of Rapid Centromere Evolution