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Yeast Tor1 Mutation Boosts TORC1 Activity Independently
16+ hour, 1+ min ago (868+ words) In a groundbreaking study, researchers have identified a pivotal mutation in the yeast protein Tor1 that appears to enhance its activity within the Target of Rapamycin Complex 1 (TORC1). This discovery sheds light on the intricate mechanisms by which cellular growth is regulated…...
Unraveling the Assembly and Evolution of Bacterial Motors
1+ day, 10+ min ago (891+ words) In a groundbreaking study poised to reshape our understanding of bacterial motility, researchers have unveiled intricate structural and evolutionary details of the flagellar motor in Campylobacter jejuni, an important bacterial pathogen. The bacterial flagellum, a nanoscopic rotary engine, has long…...
Optimizing Culture Conditions for Pure Mycelium Production
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (773+ words) In a groundbreaking study set to advance the field of sustainable materials science, researchers have explored innovative methodologies to produce pure mycelium materials derived from the versatile fungus Aspergillus niger. This research is part of a growing interest in utilizing…...
Why Is That Monkey Giving Me a Dirty Look?
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (230+ words) Science at the Ballot Box Women in Science & Engineering It's intentionally sending a signal that it's pissed off, so beware The full Nautilus archive " eBooks & Special Editions " Ad-free reading "Muscle kinematics are the end product of a larger sensory motor…...
Highlights from the fifth annual Genomics Scientific Retreat
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (172+ words) On December 12, the Precision Genomics Collaboratory convened its fifth annual Genomics Scientific Retreat in the Trent Semans Center Great Hall, bringing together faculty, staff, and trainees from across Duke University for a full day of discovery, dialogue, and connection. The…...
New Year, New Status Symbol: Why Biological Age Is The Latest Flex
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (214+ words) Arab Fashion, Beauty, Lifestyle, Celebrity News, Trends & Style Magazine "Across the GCC there's a hunger for measurable and science-backed longevity. People want data, they want speed, and they act on it," says wellness expert Aly Rahimtoola Here, Bazaar Arabia speaks…...
A breakthrough against a billion-dollar disease: New genes power chickpea defense
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (289+ words) Chickpea, a'staple crop for millions, is highly vulnerable to Fusarium wilt. A'new study reveals how activating systemic acquired resistance through AtNPR1 and identifying the RNA helicase CaDEAD-box20 can significantly enhance disease resistance, opening pathways for durable, broad-spectrum protection in chickpea and…...
Parasitism began 100 million years ago: CCMB study
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (191+ words) HYDERABAD: A genomic study by CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) and Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Thiruvananthapuram has found that parasitism originated and diversified more than 100 million years ago. The team, led by Siddharth Kulkarni,…...
A Tug-of-War Explains a Decades-Old Question About How Bacteria Swim
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (892+ words) Scientists have uncovered a new explanation for how swimming bacteria change direction, providing fresh insight into one of biology's most intensively studied molecular machines. Bacteria move through liquids using propellerlike tails called flagella, which alternate between clockwise and counterclockwise rotation....
Exploring Liquisolid Powders of Andrographis Paniculata
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (982+ words) In a remarkable new study, researchers have delved into the intricacies of liquefied solid powders derived from the traditional medicinal plant Andrographis paniculata. This powerful herb, known for its myriad health benefits, has captured the attention of the scientific community…...