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6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (1010+ words) Researchers at the University of Reading have uncovered a compelling new approach to combat glioblastoma, the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer in adults. Their groundbreaking work focuses on the unique properties of stem cells derived from the…...

7+ hour, 7+ min ago  (919+ words) Nearly two centuries ago, a microscopic organism unleashed a catastrophic famine that reshaped human history and agriculture alike. This destructive agent, Phytophthora infestans, the notorious culprit behind the Irish Potato Famine, continues to intrigue scientists with its complex biology and…...

8+ hour, 12+ min ago  (37+ words) Cook Inlet belugas (IMAGE) Eurek Alert! Cook Inlet belugas swimming in northern Cook Inlet, near Anchorage, Alaska. Credit must be given to the creator. More on this News Release UW researchers decipher beluga calls to bolster conservation efforts...

10+ hour, 24+ min ago  (719+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to reshape our understanding of mitochondrial regulation, researchers have unveiled an unexpected mechanism by which cellular energetics are controlled. The prevalent dogma that mitochondrial matrix calcium concentration ([Ca]) serves as the pivotal regulator of mitochondrial…...

14+ hour, 34+ min ago  (198+ words) Looking ahead, the research group intends to enhance LD-FPG's capacity to model larger proteins and multimeric complexes, extending its applicability across a broad spectrum of biological macromolecules. Further refinements aim to boost computational efficiency and fidelity, striving for even closer…...

19+ hour, 15+ min ago  (794+ words) A groundbreaking study has unveiled a novel mechanism by which endothelial function'a critical determinant of vascular health'can be monitored through a surprisingly accessible medium: the interaction between the endothelial glycocalyx and erythrocytes. This scientific advancement offers a revolutionary avenue for…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (1134+ words) Aging is a complex and multifaceted process marked by gradual biological transformations that affect virtually all cells within the body. Despite decades of research, much about how cells change over time remains obscure, largely due to the sheer number and…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (33+ words) Bringing together the tools to harness the potential of microbial diversity (IMAGE) Eurek Alert! Jovana De Biasio Cvorovic More on this News Release Bringing together the tools to harness the potential of microbial diversity...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (696+ words) The findings provide a fascinating look into crab evolution and explain why sideways walking crabs managed to thrive across beaches, reefs, mangroves, and oceans worldwide. Scientists now believe that this sideways movement evolved early in true crabs and remained effective…...

1+ day, 21+ hour ago  (298+ words) A study at Stellenbosch University in South Africa's Western Cape is using gene-editing technology to try to make grapevines more resistant to disease and drought, in work that researchers say could help protect crops as climate pressures intensify. The project,…...