New research explores the link between genetic mutations and infertility, specifically focusing on mitochondrial disruptions in egg cells. It opens potential new treatment strategies for…
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Liquid samples of different algal species investigated in the study, all stored in the Culture Collection of Algae at Göttingen University. Credit: Tatyana Darienko OK…
Researchers at the Netherlands Institute for Neuroscience have discovered the superior colliculus, an evolutionary preserved brain area, plays a more significant role in vision than…
Recent research[cm_tooltip_parse][/cm_tooltip_parse] reveals that clown anemonefish demonstrate cognitive abilities previously unrecognized, such as distinguishing species by counting the white bars on other anemonefish. Through experiments,…
Researchers have discovered the oldest known fragment of fossilized skin, over 21 million years older than previous findings, from an early Paleozoic reptile. The study…
A groundbreaking study reveals that human activities have led to the extinction of around 1,400 bird species, highlighting the urgent need for conservation efforts to…
New Clues to the First Life on Earth – Researchers Uncover 3.42 Billion-Year-Old Microbial Mysteries
A drill core sample from the Barberton greenstone belt used in the study. The dark layers contain particles of carbonaceous matter, the altered remains from…
A recent study reveals that Phaeocystis antarctica, an algae native to the Southern Ocean, can thrive without vitamin B12, challenging previous assumptions. This discovery, indicating…
The predatory bacterium Myxococcus xanthus (left) slaughtering its prey (right). Black dots are predator aggregates called fruiting bodies and the rippling waves in the contact…
New research has uncovered the mechanism by which amino acids activate TORC1, a key protein in cell growth and autophagy. The research reveals that cysteine…
University of Basel researchers have discovered how the brain’s reaction to surprises evolves with age, demonstrating that experience plays a crucial role in this process.…
Researchers have created a stem cell-based organoid model of the placental barrier, offering a new tool for studying placental function and drug toxicity, potentially improving…
Scientists have discovered Tudors’s Coffee-Snake, a new species endemic to Ecuador’s cloud forests. Found by biologist Alejandro Arteaga, it resides in coffee plantations at high…
A new study indicates that human evolutionary traits, especially cultural adaptation, could hinder solving global environmental problems, such as climate change. It highlights the need…
UC San Diego scientists developed microbeMASST, a novel tool that significantly advances microbial metabolism research by identifying microbes and their metabolic signatures. This breakthrough could…
A study has identified genes that influence obesity risk differently across sexes and age groups, offering new insights into the biological pathways of obesity. These…
A team of researchers has discovered a method to activate a bacterial defense system, known as CBASS, to self-destruct and prevent the spread of viruses…
Death is not a single moment but a process involving a cascade of changes in brain activity, including the depletion of ATP and a surge…
A groundbreaking study reveals the mechanisms behind sensory evolution in fruit flies, showing how genetic and cellular variations enable them to adapt their senses to…