Mixed mRNA tails act like a shield that delays its shortening

Biologists have identified how mixed tails -- made of different nucleotides -- protect mRNA from degradation…

New particles are formed also in the polluted air of major cities

Researchers have discovered a mechanism that leads to atmospheric new particle formation in megacities.

Discovery of kidney cancer driver could lead to new treatment strategy

Researchers suggest that ZHX2 is a potential new therapeutic target for clear cell renal cell carcinoma,…

Deep-diving scientists say shallow reefs can’t rely on twilight zone systems for recovery

A team of highly trained scientific divers explored Pacific and western Atlantic reefs to test a…

Yeast species used in food industry can cause disease in humans, study finds

A major cause of drug-resistant clinical yeast infections is the same species previously regarded as non-pathogenic…

Learning from ‘little monsters’

By studying deep and shallow water zones of streams and their resident invertebrates, researcher reveals mysteries…

Chemists characterize the fatal fungus among us

Life-threatening fungal infections affect more than two million people worldwide. Effective antifungal medications are limited. A…

Phages work together to suppress CRISPR bacterial immunity

CRISPR are an essential part of bacterial immunity designed to defend against foreign DNA. In bacteria,…

In a warming climate, Arctic geese are rushing north

As Arctic temperatures continue to rise, migratory barnacle geese have responded by speeding up their 3,000-kilometer…

How plant breeding technologies could make fruits and vegetables more exciting to eat

Forget vegetables with dull colors and fuzzy skin or fruits that lack of flavor -- the…