Biology
DIProT: An interactive deep learning toolkit for efficient protein design
Protein design, a crucial aspect of biological sciences, involves creating amino acid sequences that fold into desired protein structures. This...
Genetic resilience and adaptation of the endangered Chinese hazelnut
Endangered species are often characterized by severe population decline or even near-extinction status during their demographic histories. Such threats usually...
The Ukraine war caused migrating eagles to deviate from their usual flight plan
When migrating through Ukraine in 2022, Greater Spotted Eagles were exposed to multiple conflict events that altered their migratory course,...
Insilico Medicine introduces nach0: A one-stop LLM for chemical and biomedical tasks
In a new paper, researchers from clinical stage artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company Insilico Medicine (“Insilico”), in collaboration with...
Furry thieves are running loose in a Maine forest, UMaine research shows
Scattered across the Penobscot Experimental Forest are veritable treasure troves for its denizens, each containing riches beyond comprehension. These caches...
Modern plant enzyme partners with surprisingly ancient protein
UPTON, N.Y. — Scientists from the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory have discovered that a protein responsible...
New feather mite species discovered from endangered Okinawa rail, a natural monument
A research group led by Dr. Tsukasa Waki of Toho University and Professor Satoshi Shimanono of Hosei University discovered a...
Zombie cells in the sea: Viruses keep the most common marine bacteria in check
The ocean waters surrounding the German island of Helgoland provide an ideal setting to study spring algae blooms, a focus...
Fruit fly wing research offers window into birth defects
If fruit fly wings do not develop into the right shape, the flies will die. UC Riverside researchers have learned...
A new ‘rule of biology’ may have come to light, expanding insight into evolution and aging
By Darrin S. JoyCredit: Courtesy of John Tower By Darrin S. Joy A molecular biologist at the USC Dornsife College...
Under stress, an observer is more likely to help the victim than to punish the perpetrator
Being stressed while witnessing injustice may push your brain towards altruism, according to a study published on May 14th in...
Alternative materials to plastics for packaging are not always more sustainable
Milan, 16 May 2024 –. The increasing sense of environmental responsibility of both consumers and companies has triggered a transition...
Regenerating worms have genetic control over their algal partners
Many organisms are far more complex than just a single species. Humans, for example, are full of a variety of...
Cyclin D1 expression in penile cancer
“Brazil holds the global record for penile cancer incidence.”Credit: 2024 Duarte et al. “Brazil holds the global record for penile...
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