Researchers at Helmholtz Zentrum München and Ludwig-Maximilians-University (LMU) have mapped the signaling network in plants and…
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Study gains new insight into bacterial DNA packing
When bacteria are put in different environments, such as one that is more acidic or anaerobic,…
Gaia revolutionises asteroid tracking
ESA’s Gaia space observatory is an ambitious mission to construct a three-dimensional map of our galaxy…
Even groupers have parasites
“Parasite” is a term with a negative connotation, associated with laziness and predation, and the recent…
Surprising mammal diversity discovered in Bidoup Nui Ba National Park
New surveys have revealed surprising mammal biodiversity in Bidoup Nui Ba National Park (Bidoup Nui Ba…
A shake-up in cell culturing: Flame sterilization may affect the culture
Researchers commonly culture bacteria for many purposes, such as to screen pharmaceuticals and manufacture vaccines. In…
Artificial photosynthesis can convert useless carbon dioxide into formic acid used in industry
With energy from the sun, a special enzyme can convert CO2 molecules into formic acid. This…
Tiny silica particles: Powerful agents that could wipe out bone diseases
Nanoparticles constitute the main pillar in nanomedicine: They are now continuously being explored for their use…
Whale sharks found to have tiny teeth around their eyes
A team of researchers working at Japan’s Okinawa Churashima Research Center has found that whale sharks…
Astronomers see unexpected molecule in exoplanet atmosphere
SRON-astronomers have found the signature for aluminum oxide (AlO) in the spectrum of exoplanet WASP-43b. This…