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9+ hour, 11+ min ago   (915+ words) Recent research has illuminated a fascinating interplay between speed, accuracy, and ecological adaptation in the context of termites and their interaction with egg-mimicking parasitic fungi. Conducted by a team of researchers led by Noboru Y., the study explores the intricate mechanisms…...

9+ hour, 29+ min ago   (322+ words) One of the intriguing aspects of the study is its potential applications. For instance, understanding the chemical ecology of beetles could aid in the development of pheromone traps for pest control, minimizing the need for harmful pesticides. Eco-friendly pest management…...

11+ hour, 45+ min ago   (964+ words) The evolution of multicellularity marks one of the most transformative milestones in the history of life on Earth, representing a shift from single-celled organisms to complex assemblies of cells functioning as integrated wholes. In this remarkable transition, facultative clonal multicellularity…...

22+ hour, 14+ min ago   (63+ words) Marine sponge from the Sugashima coast, Japan (IMAGE)EurekAlert! Science News Releases Marine sponge from the Sugashima coast in Japan, where researchers isolated multicellular-prone Hortaea werneckii. All strains were found on the surfaces of marine animals like these, where the…...

1+ day, 28+ min ago   (322+ words) Scientists have identified a microbe capable of interpreting a single piece of genetic code in two completely different ways, breaking a fundamental rule in molecular biology. The team observed that Methanosarcina acetivorans doesn't always assign a single meaning to the…...

1+ day, 39+ min ago   (580+ words) When people think of science, they picture people in lab coats working on specific projects in a very rigorous way. While that certainly does happen, it is just as common for a series of unlikely events to lead to an…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (1719+ words) Nature Chemical Biology (2026)Cite this article The atomic coordinates and structure factors for the crystal structure of C28 have been deposited with the Research Collaboratory for Structural Bioinformatics (PDB ID: 9MYE). Other data are available in the main text and Supplementary Information section....

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (946+ words) In a groundbreaking study penned by Khan, Das, Kumar, and their co-authors, the evolutionary trajectories of the human N-Acetyltransferase-2 gene have been scrutinized across a range of mammalian and avian species. This work, which was recently published in BMC Genomics,…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (432+ words) Scientists have discovered a new species of bush tomato in Australia's outback region that features a rare, visible biological defense system involving "nectar glands" and protector ants. The new species, named Solanum nectarifolium (Tanami bush tomato), was identified by a…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1121+ words) In a groundbreaking study that melds the artistry of brewing with molecular science, researchers have unveiled new insights into the subtle chemical symphony behind beer's coveted flavor profiles. The team, led by Lee, Yoon, and Seo, has meticulously characterized the…...