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Japanese scientists discover garlic may help slow aging
10+ hour, 2+ min ago (667+ words) A compound derived from garlic could help slow down the aging process, according to new research. It has the "potential" to reduce natural muscle wastage as people get older, say scientists. The study shows that S-1-propenyl-L-cysteine (S1 PC) " a bioactive compound…...
Unlocking Aptamer Diversity via DNA Barcodes
10+ hour, 15+ min ago (997+ words) In the realm of molecular recognition, aptamers have long stood out as promising alternatives to antibodies, boasting advantages such as smaller size, ease of synthesis, and lower immunogenicity. Yet, despite these compelling attributes, their therapeutic potential has remained inherently constrained....
Scientists Uncover Mechanism of Gut Bacteria Toxin Invading Colon Cells to
17+ hour, 14+ min ago (894+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature, researchers have unveiled a critical molecular interaction that elucidates how the notorious gut bacterium Bacteroides fragilis (B. fragilis) predisposes individuals to colorectal cancer. This revelation addresses a decade-long enigma in microbiology and cancer biology:…...
Mobile intron RNA from a bacterial predator accumulates in dead archaeal cells - Scientific Reports
19+ hour, 33+ min ago (546+ words) The dataset reanalysed during the current study is available from the NCBI repository [SRR30230645]. This study was funded by the Max Planck Society. These authors contributed equally: Jana Kizina and Almud Lonsing. Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, Bremen, Germany J. K. and…...
Huazhong Agricultural University team identifies key boron transporter genes to combat yield loss in rapeseed
21+ hour, 27+ min ago (182+ words) image: RESEARCHERS EVALUATED THE EFFECTS OF THE BNAC3. BOR1 GENE ON PLANT GROWTH AND GRAIN YIELD OF B. NAPUS view more Credit: Dr. Sheliang Wang Adequate boron (B) supply is essential for optimal growth and yield formation in rapeseed (Brassica napus L.). With boron-deficient soils…...
Free Fatty Acids Trigger Mammary Epithelial Cell Death in Ketotic Dairy
20+ hour, 22+ min ago (182+ words) Crucially, the attenuation of apoptosis through ER stress inhibition did not compromise other fundamental cellular processes, highlighting that the apoptotic effects of FFAs in this system are specifically mediated through ER stress pathways rather than a general cytotoxic effect. This…...
Huazhong Agricultural University Researchers Discover Crucial Boron
20+ hour, 16+ min ago (890+ words) In the quest to enhance agricultural sustainability and crop productivity, micronutrient management remains a pivotal challenge, particularly with elements like boron (B) whose deficiency is a widespread constraint on crop growth. The essential role of boron in plant development, especially in…...
SBS awards honorary degree to James H. Eberwine
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (81+ words) Home / News / CSHL Stories and Media Recognized as a pioneer of single-cell biology, Eberwine generated and sequenced the first single-cell c DNA library. He went on to discover that RNA splicing can occur in the cytoplasm, established that RNA expression…...
Underwater AI glider decodes sperm whale conversations in real time
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (186+ words) Project CETI, which stands for Cetacean Translation Initiative, combines marine biology, robotics and artificial intelligence to better understand whale language. Researchers have collected millions of whale clicks over recent years and are using machine learning systems to identify repeating sound…...
Chilean Wasp Honors Sir David Attenborough's 100th Birthday with New
1+ day, 5+ min ago (972+ words) In a remarkable homage to one of the most influential figures in natural history broadcasting, scientists at the Natural History Museum in London have unveiled a newly discovered genus and species of parasitic wasp from Chile. This wasp, named Attenboroughnculus…...