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A robot that performs genetic manipulations of the roundworm C. elegans
A robotic system capable of imaging and transferring the model organism Caenorhabditis elegans could replace hours of tedious lab work,...
A single molecule upsets symbiosis
A new study on the coexistence of bacteria and fungi shows that a mutually beneficial, functioning symbiosis can be very...
Sunscreen leaching poses minimal threat to aquatic wildlife
New research reveals that sunscreen contamination may be less harmful to wildlife than previously thought. This study by Aaron Boyd, a...
Researchers map Austria’s pig trade network for the first time
The transfer of pigs from one place to another poses the risk of spreading infectious diseases. Knowing how holdings (e.g.,...
Migrant orangutans learn which foods are good to eat by watching the locals
Orangutans are dependent on their mothers longer than any other non-human animal, nursing until they are at least six years...
Knowledge powerhouses urged to join pioneering Africa-led mission to level up global research and restore Africa’s rightful place
Global institutions are today being called on to back a bold, transformative plan for Africa to take its rightful role...
Vineyard fungicides pose a threat to survival of wild birds
New research reveals that wild birds living in vineyards can be highly susceptible to contamination by triazole fungicides, more so...
World’s most threatened seabirds visit remote plastic pollution hotspots, study finds
Credit: Beth Clark UNDER STRICT EMBARGO UNTIL 16:00 LONDON TIME (BST) / 11:00 (US ET) ON TUESDAY 4TH JULY 2023...
Sea of plastic: Mediterranean is the area of the world most at risk for endangered seabirds
New study reveals the areas most at risk of plastic exposure by the already endangered seabirds. Credit: Paul Donald. New...
Korea University Medicine study highlights a new biomarker for major depressive disorder
In appearance, the human brain’s outermost layer, called the cortex, is a maze of tissue folds. The peaks or raised...
Fat-free mass-based dosing: A superior antibiotic regimen for newborns
Gentamicin is a common antibiotic used to treat critically ill neonates. It is water soluble and is primarily eliminated from...
Luísa Figueiredo was elected as an EMBO member
The European Molecular Biology Organization (EMBO) has announced today that it will award the lifetime honor of EMBO Membership to Luísa...
How the ear can inform the brain of whether hearing is impaired
A cochlear signal, the exact role of which has been unclear since its discovery around 70 years ago, probably gives...
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe completes 16th close approach to the Sun
NASA’s Parker Solar Probe accomplished a milestone on June 27, 2023 – its 16th orbit of the Sun. This included a...
Understanding the regulation of apicoplast gene expression in the malaria parasite
Gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is regulated by melatonin (the circadian signaling...
The sacrifice within – how collagen’s weak bonds help protect tissue
One of the more unusual ways objects can increase longevity is by sacrificing a part of themselves: From dummy burial...
Polyphenols Applications 2023 paves the way for artificial intelligence-enhanced therapeutics and space food
Artificial Intelligence, Space Food & Polyphenols: 2 Ambitious ProjectsCredit: Polyphenols Applications Artificial Intelligence, Space Food & Polyphenols: 2 Ambitious Projects...
First direct visualization of a zero-field pair density wave
UPTON, NY—In the field of superconductivity—the phenomenon in which electrons can flow through a material with essentially zero resistance—the “holy...
‘Traffic control’ system for mucin and insulin secretion identified
Researchers from the Centre for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona have published a study in the journal Nature Communications that...
Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes
Inadequate energy intake affects female athletesCredit: Aarhus University Photo Inadequate energy intake affects female athletes A new study from Aarhus...
