Water lily genome expands picture of the early evolution of flowering plants
Credit: Liangsheng Zhang The newly reported genome sequence of a water lily sheds light on the early evolution of angiosperms, ...
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Microbes from humics lakes produced omega-3 fatty acids from micropla
Researchers used carbon isotope labeling to follow the fate of polyethylene in the food chainCredit: The University of Jyväskylä Increasing ...
Researchers identify key structure of C. difficle bacteria that could lead to future treatments
Mapping of new cell binding component on bacteria could lead to new structure-based drug-designCredit: PNAS Researchers from the University of ...
eDNA expands species surveys to capture a more complete picture
Casting a genetic net, eDNA identified more marine vertebrates than traditional surveys but has its limitsCredit: Collin Closek, Stanford University ...
Possible dementia vaccine closer after mice studies
Human trials tipped within two yearsCredit: Flinders University A preventive treatment for dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful ...
Learning from the bears
Credit: Gotthardt Lab, MDC Grizzly bears spend many months in hibernation, but their muscles do not suffer from the lack ...
Researchers identify new therapeutic target for colorectal cancer
Credit: Mis et al., 2019 Researchers at the University of Toronto have identified a key protein that supports the growth ...
New insights into the earliest events of seed germination
Thiol redox switches regulate how plant seeds use their stored energy reserves / Study published in "PNAS"Credit: Bettina Richter Plant ...
High BMI may improve cancer survival
Study shows link to immunotherapyCredit: Flinders University Above average or high BMI - often linked to cancers, diabetes, cardiovascular and ...
New technology allows control of gene therapy doses
Credit: Scripps Research JUPITER, Fla. -- Dec. 23, 2019 -- Scientists at Scripps Research in Jupiter have developed a special ...
Resurrected protein reveals structure of important enzyme
Credit: Fraaije lab, University of Groningen To disarm toxic substances, many organisms - including humans - possess enzymes called flavin-containing ...
The birds and the bees and the bearded dragons
Evolution of a sex-determination systemCredit: Arthur Georges, University of Canberra Sex is an ancient and widespread phenomenon, with over 99% ...
Immune mystery solved in mice points to better protection from rotavirus in humans
Credit: Jim Oldfield Researchers at the University of Toronto have discovered how a brief disruption to a molecular pathway in ...
Using a chip to find better cancer fighting drugs
Researchers develop a tumor model on a device the size of a coinCredit: Kyoto University/Yokokawa Lab Japan -- Kyoto University ...
A step closer to understanding evolution — mitochondrial division conserved across species
New study shows exactly how the manner in which mitochondria divide has remained the same since evolution beganCredit: Tokyo University ...
An atomic view of the trigger for the heartbeat
Structural studies of sodium channels disclose details about how they power heartbeats and respond to heart rhythm drugs.Credit: Catterall and ...
Hepatitis D: The mystery of the virus’ life cycle revealed
Professor Patrick Labonté's team at the INRS reveals the key role of a cellular process in the development of the ...
A surprising new source of attention in the brain
Credit: Laboratory of Neural Systems at The Rockefeller University As you read this line, you're bringing each word into clear ...
A new role for a triple-negative breast cancer target
The protein, known to be implicated in an aggressive form of cancer, is also critical for normal mammary gland development ...
Empowering European structural biology
The EU grants 10 million euro to the iNEXT-Discovery consortium, in which EMBL is a major partner, unlocking key technologies ...
