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Researchers in Canada have identified a new species of jellyfish relative, shedding light on ancient marine ecosystems with the discovery of Paleocanna tentaculum.
Engineers are advancing the field of synthetic biology by developing artificial cells capable of movement and shape alteration through light-responsive systems.
Local lakes, streams, and ponds are increasingly brown, which is influencing the types of fish that thrive or struggle in these environments.
A new fuel cell technology utilizing soil microbes has been developed, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to conventional batteries and power sources.
Strategic angle: Stem cells balance self-renewal and specialization to sustain tissues.
Strategic angle: An international research team has discovered a unique spider species in the Ecuadorian Amazon that mimics a parasitic fungus.
Strategic angle: A new generation of smart disease forecasting may help combat a fungus that threatens sugar beet crops.
Strategic angle: Researchers at Cedars-Sinai have developed a fast, new technique for analyzing cells, described in the journal Angewandte Chemie. The approach, called single-injection multi-omics analysis by direct infusion (SMAD), can
Strategic angle: Creating artificial systems that mimic the functioning of cells is a key goal of synthetic biology.
Strategic angle: Researchers explore the potential of cell spheroids for advancing biological growth and drug testing.
Strategic angle: A new genetic toolkit developed by Cornell University researchers enhances the study of gene function at the individual cell level.
Strategic angle: A study reveals that heat exposure from Finnish saunas enhances immune cell responses more effectively than cytokine responses.
Strategic angle: Astrocytes play a crucial role in fear memory, influencing how we form, recall, and weaken fear responses.
Strategic angle: What previously required months or years of specialised lab work can now be done in hours or days thanks to its integrated platform.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough nanotube injector enables safe intercellular transfer of proteins and organelles, enhancing tissue development and repair.
Strategic angle: New research supports Weismann's germ plasm theory, highlighting the separation of germ cells in plant development.
Strategic angle: EPFL scientists have discovered that a simple shape change in mitochondria helps cells evenly distribute their mitochondrial DNA, solving a long-standing puzzle.
Strategic angle: Researchers at Aarhus University have developed a microscopic DNA needle that can deliver molecules directly into cells, ensuring their activity.
Strategic angle: Understanding the role of enzymes in preparing DNA for accurate cell division.
Strategic angle: A breakthrough in targeting cancer cells without harming healthy tissue using synthetic DNA strands.