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Gene editing technology could be used to save species on the brink of extinction
Earth's biodiversity is in crisis. An imminent "sixth mass extinction" threatens beloved and important wildlife. It also threatens to reduce the amount of genetic diversity—or variation—within species.
Plants & Animals
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Livestock and lions make uneasy neighbors: How a fence upgrade helped protect domestic and wild animals
Protecting livestock in areas where large carnivores (like lions) live is increasingly important as human land use expands, wildlife habitat shrinks, and climatic changes reshape the ways in which humans and wildlife interact. ...
Ecology
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World's smallest snake makes big comeback
A snake so small it could be mistaken for a worm has been spotted in Barbados, nearly two decades after it was thought to have been "lost" to science.
Plants & Animals
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Hidden black and white feathers found to intensify blue and yellow bird plumage
Birds are perhaps the most colorful group of animals, bringing a splash of color to the natural world around us every day. Indeed, exclusively black and white birds—such as magpies—are in the minority.
Plants & Animals
Jul 26, 2025
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Predicting genomic adaptation to climate change in teak, a valuable tropical tree species
Climate change is significantly affecting forest ecosystems through rising temperatures, altered precipitation patterns, and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Tropical forests are particularly vulnerable to these ...
Ecology
Jul 26, 2025
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Turning local know-how into European solutions for smarter bio-based farming
Farmers and foresters across Europe are sharing sustainable bio-based practices and technologies, showing how local knowledge and European collaboration can help drive the transition to a greener future.
Biotechnology
Jul 26, 2025
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Scientists create an artificial cell capable of navigating its environment using chemistry alone
Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have created the world's simplest artificial cell capable of chemical navigation, migrating toward specific substances like living cells do.
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 25, 2025
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Deep-sea fish confirmed as a significant source of ocean carbonate
A new study offers the first direct evidence that deep-dwelling mesopelagic fish, which account for up to 94% of global fish biomass, excrete carbonate minerals at rates comparable to shallow-water species. The findings validate ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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New AI tool accelerates mRNA-based treatments for viruses, cancers, genetic disorders
A new artificial intelligence model can improve the process of drug and vaccine discovery by predicting how efficiently specific mRNA sequences will produce proteins, both generally and in various cell types.
Biotechnology
Jul 25, 2025
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BATMAN brings T cell receptor therapy out of the shadows
Imagine your immune cells could be modified to attack any kind of cancer. T cell receptor (TCR) therapy has the potential to one day become a universal cancer treatment. But there are risks. Similarities between cancerous ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 25, 2025
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New tool maps tumor cell history and location to reveal growth patterns
All life is connected in a vast family tree. Every organism exists in relationship to its ancestors, descendants, and cousins, and the path between any two individuals can be traced. The same is true of cells within organisms—each ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 25, 2025
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Gorillas adjust aggression based on personal needs and group social dynamics
Nonhuman animals can adapt the intensity and direction of aggression to suit their individual needs and social contexts, according to a recent study.
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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New software simulates cancer cell behavior using genomics and computational models
In the same vein as weather forecast models that predict developing storms, researchers have now developed a method to predict the cell activity in tissues over time. The new software combines genomics technologies with computational ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 25, 2025
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Beta-carotene keeps enzymes active under heavy load
Enzymes are vital to metabolism and drive countless biological processes in humans, plants, and industry. Yet, when overwhelmed by excess substrate, some enzymes slow down—a phenomenon known as substrate inhibition. This ...
Biotechnology
Jul 25, 2025
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Study finds plant alkaloid triggers unique two-phase response in cell cleanup process
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba have discovered a unique biphasic cellular response triggered by tetrandrine, a naturally occurring alkaloid containing nitrogen. The research is published in the journal ACS Chemical ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 25, 2025
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Citizen scientists help count Galapagos marine iguanas using drone images
Nearly 14,000 volunteers took part in the citizen science project Iguanas from Above, helping to count endangered Galapagos marine iguanas through an online survey—and in doing so, contributed to the preservation of this ...
Plants & Animals
Jul 25, 2025
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Shapeshifting RNA switches regulate gene activity in cells
Apart from carrying the information to encode proteins in, RNA molecules can adopt intricate 2D and 3D structures. Specifically, the same RNA molecule can switch between ON and OFF structures, modulating the ability of ribosomes ...
Biotechnology
Jul 25, 2025
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Planting bush basil near green beans naturally repels certain pests
In the middle of summer, garden vegetables like green beans are proliferating, but so are pests that like to chew and suck on them. Now, a study in ACS' Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry suggests growing bush basil ...
Agriculture
Jul 25, 2025
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Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory begins to take concrete shape to protect life below ground
Expanding efforts to measure, monitor and protect soil biodiversity around the world will intensify further with the establishment of the Global Soil Biodiversity Observatory, to be led by the Food and Agriculture Organization ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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Scuba diving tourism dollars flow into ocean protection and local communities worldwide
The global scuba diving tourism industry generates up to around $20 billion US per year, finds a study published in Cell Reports Sustainability. This revenue helps boost local economies by employing local people and supports ...
Ecology
Jul 25, 2025
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