Biotechnology News
May 19, 2024
Top Headlines
May 16, 2024 — A molecular biologist may have found a new 'rule of biology.' The rule challenges long-held notions that most living organisms prefer stability over instability because stability requires less energy ...
May 17, 2024 — Scientists have discovered that a protein responsible for the synthesis of a key plant material evolved much earlier than suspected. This new research explored the origin and evolution of the biochemical machinery that builds lignin, a structural ...
May 17, 2024 — Marine microbes control the flux of matter and energy essential for life in the oceans. Among them, the bacterial group SAR11 accounts for about a third of all the bacteria found in surface ocean ...
May 17, 2024 — Plants have special corrective molecules at their disposal that can make retrospective modifications to copies of genes. However, it would appear that these 'Tipp-Ex proteins' do not have permission to work in all areas of the cell, only being used ...
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May 17, 2024 — If fruit fly wings do not develop into the right shape, the flies will die. Researchers have learned how fly embryo cells develop as they need to, opening a window into human development and possible ...
May 16, 2024 — A new sensor is giving researchers the best look yet at ATP levels inside living cells, enabling scientists to study in greater detail than ever before how fluctuations in this cellular currency ...
May 16, 2024 — Vanilla, the most widely used flavoring compound in confectionaries and cosmetics, gets its sweet flavor and aroma from the chemical compound -- 'vanillin'. However, the large-scale production of ...
May 15, 2024 — Prions are the abnormal, pathogenic agents that are transmissible and are able to induce abnormal folding of specific normal cellular proteins. Prion disease is an umbrella term for a group of fatal ...
May 15, 2024 — What makes the oldfield mouse steadfastly monogamous throughout its life while its closest rodent relatives are promiscuous? The answer may be a previously unknown hormone-generating cell. Scientists ...
May 14, 2024 — Researchers say the discovery of very high genetic diversity in leopards found in the Highveld region of South Africa has increased the need for conservation efforts to protect leopards in the ...
May 10, 2024 — The discovery of how a critical enzyme 'hidden in nature's blueprint' works sheds new light on how cells control key processes in carbon fixation, a ...
May 15, 2024 — Some proteins shift their shape when exposed to different temperatures, revealing previously unknown binding sites for medications. The findings could revolutionize wide swathes of biology by ...
May 15, 2024 — Although drug eruptions are often linked to the human leukocyte antigen (HLA), the mechanism of its involvement in presenting symptoms of the skin remains unclear. In a recent study, researchers used ...
May 14, 2024 — Scientists are one step closer to combating coral-destroying crown-of-thorns starfish, following a study into the pest's ...
Earlier Headlines
May 13, 2024 — A longstanding mystery about the strain of Vibrio cholerae (V. cholerae) responsible for the seventh global cholera pandemic is how this lineage has managed to out-compete other pathogenic variants. ...
May 13, 2024 — A research team has unveiled a breakthrough in understanding how specific genetic sequences, known as pseudogenes, ...
May 13, 2024 — Suddenly they appear and -- like the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus -- can trigger major epidemics: Viruses that nobody had on their radar. They are not really new, but they have changed genetically. In ...
May 13, 2024 — Scientists have established a system to generate clonal sex cells in tomato plants and used them to design the genomes of offspring. The fertilization of a clonal egg from one parent by a clonal ...
May 13, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that how soft or rigid proteins are in certain regions can dictate how fast or slow they enter the ...
May 10, 2024 — Introns are perhaps one of our genome's biggest mysteries. They are DNA sequences that interrupt the sensible protein-coding information in your genes, and need to be 'spliced ...
May 9, 2024 — In a study of a species of African butterfly, researchers have discovered a previously undescribed molecular mechanism of how the sex of an embryo is initially ...
May 9, 2024 — A recent study led to the development of a powerful epigenetic editing technology. The system unlocks the ability to precisely program chromatin modifications at any specific position in the genome, ...
May 7, 2024 — Tracking individual enzymes during the breakdown of cellulose for biofuel production has revealed how several roadblocks slow this process when using plant material that might otherwise go to waste. ...
May 7, 2024 — Fatty liver disease often leads to chronic liver inflammation and can even result in liver cancer. Scientists have now shown in mice that intermittent fasting on a 5:2 schedule can halt this ...
May 7, 2024 — Researchers have found that herpesvirus infection modifies the structure and normal function of the mitochondria in the host cell. The new information will help to understand the interaction between ...
May 7, 2024 — The earliest stages of mammalian embryo development are like an orchestra performance, where everyone must play at the exact right moment and in perfect harmony. New research identifies one of the ...
May 7, 2024 — Plants' ability to sense light and temperature, and their ability to adapt to climate change, hinges on free-forming structures in their cells whose function was, until now, a mystery. ...
May 7, 2024 — A new computational model simulating fruit fly wing development has enabled researchers to identify previously hidden mechanisms behind organ generation. An research team developed a fruit fly model ...
May 7, 2024 — Engineers have developed two new graph-based computational tools for tracking genomic variation within ...
May 6, 2024 — In research that may be a step forward toward finding personalized treatments for Tourette disorder, scientists have bred mice that exhibit some of the same behaviors and brain abnormalities seen in ...
May 3, 2024 — Researchers have developed peptide-based hydrogels that mimic the aligned structure of muscle and nerve tissues, which could enable the development of functional lab-grown ...
May 3, 2024 — Land plants cover the surface of our planet and often tower over us. They form complex bodies with multiple organs that consist of a broad range of cell types. Developing this morphological ...
May 3, 2024 — Researchers have discovered that how a special protein complex called the Mediator moves along genes in DNA may have an impact on how cells divide. The discovery may be important for future research ...
May 3, 2024 — Researchers describe a natural product-like molecule, Tantalosin, that inhibits interaction between two proteins in complexes that reshape membranes inside the cell. The findings lead to a deeper ...
Monday, May 13, 2024
- Persistent Strain of Cholera Defends Itself Against Forces of Change, Scientists Find
- Insights Into Protein Evolution
- New Viruses That Could Cause Epidemics on the Horizon
- Like Dad and Like Mum...all in One Plant
- Research Shows That 'softer' Proteins Can Cross Into the Nucleus Quicker
Friday, May 10, 2024
Thursday, May 9, 2024
- New Sex-Determining Mechanism in African Butterfly Discovered
- An Epigenome Editing Toolkit to Dissect the Mechanisms of Gene Regulation
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
- Why Is Breaking Down Plant Material for Biofuels So Slow?
- Intermittent Fasting Protects Against Liver Inflammation and Liver Cancer
- Progression of Herpesvirus Infection Remodels Mitochondrial Organization and Metabolism
- How a 'conductor' Makes Sense of Chaos in Early Mouse Embryos
- Free-Forming Organelles Help Plants Adapt to Climate Change
- Fruit Fly Model Identifies Key Regulators Behind Organ Development
- Engineers Develop Innovative Microbiome Analysis Software Tools
Monday, May 6, 2024
Friday, May 3, 2024
- Aligned Peptide 'noodles' Could Enable Lab-Grown Biological Tissues
- Genomes of 'star Algae' Shed Light on Origin of Plants
- New Discovery of a Mechanism That Controls Cell Division
- Novel Chemical Tool for Understanding Membrane Remodeling in the Cell
Thursday, May 2, 2024
- Scientists Track 'doubling' In Origin of Cancer Cells
- Deeper Understanding of Malaria Parasite Development Unlocks Opportunities to Block Disease Spread
- Promising New Treatment Strategy for Deadly Flu-Related Brain Disorders
- New Approach in the Synthesis of Complex Natural Substances
- Activation of Innate Immunity: Important Piece of the Puzzle Identified
- Malaria May Shorten Leukocyte Telomeres Among Sub-Saharan Africans
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
- Archaea Can Be Picky Parasites
- Key Functions of Therapeutically Promising Jumbo Viruses
- Marriage of Synthetic Biology and 3D Printing Produces Programmable Living Materials
- Novel Genetic Plant Regeneration Approach Without the Application of Phytohormones
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
- New and Improved Way to Grow the Cells That Give Rise to the Kidney's Filtration System
- Researchers Parse Oddity of Distantly Related Bats in Solomon Islands That Appear Identical
- Discovery of Mechanism Plants Use to Change Seed Oil Could Impact Industrial, Food Oils
Monday, April 29, 2024
Friday, April 26, 2024
Thursday, April 25, 2024
- Curiosity Promotes Biodiversity
- With Hybrid Brains, These Mice Smell Like a Rat
- Synthetic Droplets Cause a Stir in the Primordial Soup
- Scientists Replace Fishmeal in Aquaculture With Microbial Protein Derived from Soybean Processing Wastewater
- Advanced Cell Atlas Opens New Doors in Biomedical Research
- How Immune Cells Communicate to Fight Viruses
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
- Cells May Possess Hidden Communication System
- Researchers Uncover 'parallel Universe' In Tomato Genetics
- Unveiling the Mysteries of Cell Division in Embryos With Timelapse Photography
- Researchers Unveil PI3K Enzyme's Dual Accelerator and Brake Mechanisms
- Scientists Unveil Genetics Behind Development of Gliding
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Monday, April 22, 2024
- AI Tool Creates 'synthetic' Images of Cells for Enhanced Microscopy Analysis
- Liquid Droplets Shape How Cells Respond to Change
- AI Can Improve Alzheimer's Treatment Through the 'gut-Brain Axis'
- Scientists Discover the Cellular Functions of a Family of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
- Switching Off the Light to See Better
- Protein Network Dynamics During Cell Division
- Breakthrough Rice Bran Nanoparticles Show Promise as Affordable and Targeted Anticancer Agent
Friday, April 19, 2024
- New Compound from Blessed Thistle Promotes Functional Nerve Regeneration
- Light Show in Living Cells
- Key Protein Regulates Immune Response to Viruses in Mammal Cells
Thursday, April 18, 2024
- Marine Microbial Populations: Potential Sensors of the Global Change in the Ocean
- RNA's Hidden Potential: New Study Unveils Its Role in Early Life and Future Bioengineering
Wednesday, April 17, 2024
- Calorie Restriction Study Reveals Complexities in How Diet Impacts Aging
- Tracking a Protein's Fleeting Shape Changes
- Researchers Uncover Human DNA Repair by Nuclear Metamorphosis
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Monday, April 15, 2024
- How Tardigrades Can Survive Intense Radiation
- How Blue-Green Algae Manipulate Microorganisms
- Unlocking the 'chain of Worms'
- Millions of Gamers Advance Biomedical Research
- Researchers Resolve Old Mystery of How Phages Disarm Pathogenic Bacteria
Friday, April 12, 2024
- Starving Cells Hijack Protein Transport Stations
- Microbial Food as a Strategy Food Production of the Future
- Innovative Antiviral Defense With New CRISPR Tool
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- First Step to Untangle DNA: Supercoiled DNA Captures Gyrase Like a Lasso Ropes Cattle
- New Approach for Combating 'resting' Bacteria
- Biofortified Rice to Combat Deficiencies
- Genetic Underpinnings of Environmental Stress Identified in Model Plant
- Geobiology: New Placozoan Habitat Discovered
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
- New Drug Prevents Flu-Related Inflammation and Lung Damage
- Researchers Discover How We Perceive Bitter Taste
- A New Coating Method in mRNA Engineering Points the Way to Advanced Therapies
- Cockayne Syndrome: New Insights Into Cellular DNA Repair Mechanism
- New Diagnostic Tool Achieves Accuracy of PCR Tests With Faster and Simpler Nanopore System
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
- Machine Learning Method Reveals Chromosome Locations in Individual Cell Nucleus
- Bacteria in Cancer Unmasked
Monday, April 8, 2024
- Different Means to the Same End: How a Worm Protects Its Chromosomes
- Scientists Grow 'mini Kidneys,' Revealing New Insights Into Metabolic Defects and Potential Therapy for Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Toothed Whale Echolocation Organs Evolved from Jaw Muscles
- Integrated Dataset Enables Genes-to-Ecosystems Research
Friday, April 5, 2024
- Can Language Models Read the Genome? This One Decoded mRNA to Make Better Vaccines
- eDNA Methods Give a Real-Time Look at Coral Reef Health
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
- New Tools Reveal How Genes Work and Cells Organize
- Giant Phage Holds Promise as Treatment for Lung Infections
- Discovery Could End Global Amphibian Pandemic
- Plastic-Free Vegan Leather That Dyes Itself Grown from Bacteria
- New Discovery Unravels Malaria Invasion Mechanism
- First View of Centromere Variation and Evolution
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Monday, April 1, 2024
- New Antibiotic Class Effective Against Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
- Pilot Study Shows Ketogenic Diet Improves Severe Mental Illness