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Key Molecular Factor Behind Nav1.7 Inactivation Uncovered
6+ hour, 32+ min ago (831+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers Zhao, Xi, Li, and their colleagues have unraveled the intricate molecular mechanisms that govern the unique low-voltage dependence of inactivation in the human voltage-gated sodium channel Na_v1.7. This discovery not only deepens…...
From Ancient Fins to Modern Hands: The Evolutionary Journey
13+ hour, 42+ min ago (1220+ words) The remarkable complexity observed in the anatomy of modern organisms is a product of millions of years of evolutionary refinement, tracing back to simpler ancestral body structures. One of the quintessential examples of this evolutionary marvel is the human hand,…...
IRB Barcelona Unveils Spain’s First Comprehensive Spatial Omics Platform
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (990+ words) In a groundbreaking advancement for biomedical science, the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) has unveiled Spain's first fully integrated Spatial Omics Platform, poised to revolutionize how we understand cellular function in complex tissues. Spatial omics, a suite of…...
CSIR–Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Srinagar Branch, Organises Three-Day Hands-on Training Programme on qRT-PCR
1+ day, 28+ min ago (340+ words) CSIR'Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Srinagar Branch, Organises Three-Day Hands-on Training Programme on qRT-PCR'The Global Kashmir CSIR'Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine, Srinagar Branch, Organises Three-Day Hands-on Training Programme on qRT-PCR Srinagar : The CSIR'Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Srinagar Branch,…...
New Targets Identified in Plant Immunity via BIK1 Mapping
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (261+ words) Understanding the molecular choreography between BIK1 and its substrates like MCTP3, MCTP4, CDKL5, and CDKL6 opens novel avenues for crop improvement. Targeting these interactions could enhance resistance traits without sacrificing growth or yield, addressing pressing challenges in sustainable agriculture amid increasing pathogen pressures and climate…...
Burn injuries may be part of human evolution
2+ day, 1+ min ago (1011+ words) Burns have been part of human life for as long as we have lived with fire. Fire cooks our food, warms our homes, and powers much of the modern world. It has done so for more than a million years....
Gregor Mendel Discovered Genetics While Gardening
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (290+ words) A monastery garden in the mid-1800s became the birthplace of genetics. Gregor Mendel, a friar, studied pea plants. He meticulously counted and recorded traits. His work revealed that traits are passed down in predictable ways. These discoveries, though initially overlooked, later…...
Florida Cane Toad: Complex Spread and Selective Evolution
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (972+ words) Invasive species offer a unique window into the mechanisms of rapid evolution and adaptation, especially as they colonize new environments that often differ drastically from their native habitats. Among these, the cane toad (Rhinella marina) has long served as a…...
Indian Mudflats Reveal New Member of Rare ‘Muddy Bristle Worm’ Family
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (194+ words) Did you play Scidle, the science wordle today? Researchers have discovered a new species of marine worm hiding in the muddy banks of the Champa Estuary in the Bay of Bengal, marking the first time this rare group of creatures…...
Herpesvirus makes itself at home: remodeling the host-cell nucleus
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (116+ words) Original story from the University of Jyv'skyl' (Finland). Researchers show that the infection remodels nuclear biomechanics, leading to dramatic softening of the nucleus. To understand the phenomenon, advanced microscopy, including cryo-soft X-ray tomography (SXT) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), and…...