Tag: Biology

Credit: Blake Belden, VCU Massey Cancer Center The COVID-19 pandemic has had detrimental effects on global infrastructure sectors, including economic, ...

The curious genome of the tuatara, an ancient reptile in peril

Researchers have sequenced the genome of the tuatara, revealing its unique evolutionary historyCredit: Bernard Spragg (Flickr, CC0) 5 August 2020, ...

TLK protein inhibition activates the innate immune system

Credit: (IRB Barcelona) Tousled-like kinases (TLKs) are a potential therapeutic target for cancer treatment due to their central role in ...

New strategy against osteoporosis

Credit: Tan Wen Hui / University of Singapore Osteoporosis is the most common age-related bone disease which affects hundreds of ...

No air, no problem: How parasites switch to life without oxygen inside host

Alternative splicing flips enzyme core to enable anaerobic metabolism in low oxygen conditionsCredit: Margot Lautens Unique molecular mechanics allowing parasites ...

Scientists find how clock gene wakes up green algae

The findings could be applied to making green algae produce more lipids -- a possible source of biofuel.Credit: Takuya Matsuo ...

Consumption of a blueberry enriched diet by women for six weeks alters determinants of human muscle progenitor cell function

Credit: U.S. Highbush Blueberry Council FOLSOM, Calif. - August 5, 2020 - A new research study, published in the Journal ...

Are vultures spreaders of microbes that put human health at risk?

Credit: Jorge de la Cruz A new analysis published in IBIS examines whether bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms that are ...

Study suggests embryos could be susceptible to coronavirus

Credit: Zernicka-Goetz lab Genes that are thought to play a role in how the SARS-CoV-2 virus infects our cells have ...

NSF backs bioinformatics approach to understanding plant RNA modifications

Led by Boyce Thompson Institute's Andrew Nelson, four partners will identify RNA modifications and develop resources that may lead to ...

UC Riverside joins new NSF center for the preservation of biological systems

The grant is the campus' first successful bid for an NSF Engineering Research CenterCredit: University of Minnesota The National Science ...

AI may offer a better way to ID drug-resistant superbugs

Machine learning algorithm uses high-temporal-resolution growth curves to identify pathogens with 98% accuracy and predict antibiotic resistance just as well ...

Deep learning on cell signaling networks establishes AI for single-cell biology

Credit: Nikolaus Fortelny / CeMM Computer systems that emulate key aspects of human problem solving are commonly referred to as ...

Rising researcher receives $444K NIH grant to study genetics behind facial development

Clemson University's Kara Powder will study the genetics behind facial development that could aid in the fight against birth defects.Credit: ...

Reducing the adverse impact of water loss in cells

Report: How a protein protects cells from deathCredit: University of Houston A University of Houston College of Medicine researcher has ...

Studies shed new light on how biodiversity influences plant decay

Two independent studies exploring how biodiversity impacts plant decay in forests worldwide could help predict the potential effect of species ...

Svalbard Global Seed Vault commences seed experiment that will last 100 years

Credit: Manuela Nagel/ IPK The first experimental seed samples will be brought into the Svalbard Global Seed Vault on the ...

Researchers create artificial organelles to control cellular behavior