Developmental Biology News
April 26, 2024
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Apr. 25, 2024 Researchers have developed a web-based platform that offers an unprecedented view of the human body at the cellular level. The aim is to create an invaluable resource for researchers worldwide to increase knowledge about human health and ...
Apr. 24, 2024 Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury neuronal activity that causes abdominal fat tissue compounds to leak and pool in the liver ...
Apr. 24, 2024 Cells constantly navigate a dynamic environment, facing ever-changing conditions and challenges. But how do cells swiftly adapt to these environmental fluctuations? A new study is answering that question by challenging our understanding of how cells ...
Apr. 25, 2024 Mice lacking an olfactory system have had their sense of smell restored with neurons from rats, the first time scientists have successfully integrated the sensory apparatus of one species into ...
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Apr. 24, 2024 The beginning of life is shrouded in mystery. While the intricate dynamics of mitosis is well-studied in the so-called somatic cells -- the cells ...
Scientists Discover the Cellular Functions of a Family of Proteins Integral to Inflammatory Diseases
Apr. 22, 2024 In a scientific breakthrough, researchers have revealed the biological mechanisms by which a family of proteins known as histone deacetylases (HDACs) ...
Apr. 23, 2024 Researchers describe the steps they took to manipulate DNA and proteins -- essential building blocks of life -- to create cells that look and act like cells from the body. This accomplishment, a ...
Apr. 22, 2024 Researchers have developed a method to use an image generation AI model to create realistic images of single cells, which are then used as 'synthetic ...
Apr. 19, 2024 Blessed thistle (Cnicus benedictus) is a plant in the family Asteraceae. For centuries, it has been used as a medicinal herb as an extract or tea, e.g. to aid the digestive system. Researchers have ...
Apr. 15, 2024 Researchers have discovered that tardigrades -- microscopic animals famed for surviving harsh extremes -- have an unusual response to ...
Apr. 18, 2024 A new robotic suction cup which can grasp rough, curved and heavy stone, has been developed by ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Trying to hit a target size before dividing seems like the best strategy for maintaining a precise cell size, but bacteria don't do that. Now we know ...
Apr. 17, 2024 Researchers have discovered a DNA repair mechanism that advances understanding of how human cells stay healthy, and which could lead to new treatments for cancer and premature ...
Apr. 16, 2024 High levels of plastic pollution can kill the embryos of a wide range of ocean animals, new research ...
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Apr. 22, 2024 An international team has mapped the movement of proteins encoded by the yeast genome throughout its cell cycle. This is the first time that all the proteins of an organism have been tracked across ...
Apr. 19, 2024 Observing proteins precisely within cells is extremely important for many branches of research but has been a significant technical challenge -- especially in living cells, as the required ...
Apr. 15, 2024 An international team of scientists has published a single-cell atlas for Pristina leidyi (Pristina), the water nymph worm, a segmented annelid with extraordinary regenerative abilities that has ...
Apr. 12, 2024 The typical job of the proteasome, the garbage disposal of the cell, is to grind down proteins into smaller bits and recycle some of those bits and parts. That's still the case, for the most ...
Apr. 12, 2024 A deep dive into macroalgae genetics has uncovered the genetic underpinnings that enabled macroalgae, or 'seaweed,' to evolve multicellularity. Three lineages of macroalgae developed ...
Apr. 11, 2024 Researchers reveal how DNA gyrase resolves DNA entanglements. The findings not only provide novel insights into this fundamental biological mechanism but also have potential practical applications. ...
Apr. 11, 2024 Vitamin B1 is an essential micronutrient for human beings. Its deficiency is the cause of numerous diseases of the nervous and cardiovascular systems. Researchers have achieved a significant advance ...
Apr. 10, 2024 Researchers decode repair mechanism during transcription of genetic ...
Apr. 9, 2024 Researchers have made a significant advancement toward understanding how the human genome is organized inside a single cell. This knowledge is crucial for analyzing how DNA structure influences gene ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Researchers have discovered that a worm commonly used in the study of biology uses a set of proteins unlike those seen in other studied organisms to protect the ends of its ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Scientists have successfully grown 'mini kidneys' in the lab and grafted them into live mice, revealing new insights into the metabolic defects and a potential therapy for polycystic kidney ...
Apr. 8, 2024 Genetic analysis finds evidence suggesting that acoustic fat bodies in the heads of toothed whales were once the muscles and bone marrow of the ...
Apr. 5, 2024 Researchers developed a foundational language model to decode mRNA sequences and optimize those sequences for vaccine development. The tool shows broader promise as a means for studying molecular ...
Apr. 3, 2024 Researchers have discovered how certain proteins can attach to special structures in RNA, called G-quadruplexes. Additionally, they have developed computational tools capable of predicting these ...
Apr. 3, 2024 Genomic anamolies dating back to the time of the dinosaurs misled scientists about the evolutionary history of ...
Mar. 29, 2024 Branching patterns are prevalent in our natural environment and the human body, such as in the lungs and kidneys. For example, specific genes that express growth factor proteins are known to ...
Mar. 28, 2024 A research consortium provides evidence that social behavior and social status are reflected at the molecular level of gene activation (epigenome) in juvenile and adult free-ranging spotted hyenas. ...
Mar. 28, 2024 Biologists have uncovered a quality control timing mechanism tied to cell division. The 'stopwatch' function keeps track of mitosis and acts as a protective measure when the process takes ...
Mar. 27, 2024 Those with aging immune systems struggle to fight off novel viruses and respond weakly to vaccination. Researchers were able to revitalize the immune system in ...
Mar. 25, 2024 GPT-4 can accurately interpret types of cells important for the analysis of single-cell RNA sequencing -- a sequencing process fundamental to interpreting cell types -- with high consistency compared ...
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- Cell's 'garbage Disposal' May Have Another Role: Helping Neurons Near Skin Sense the Environment
- How Seaweed Became Multicellular
Thursday, April 11, 2024
- First Step to Untangle DNA: Supercoiled DNA Captures Gyrase Like a Lasso Ropes Cattle
- Biofortified Rice to Combat Deficiencies
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
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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
Friday, April 5, 2024
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Thursday, March 28, 2024
- When Inequality Is More Than 'skin-Deep': Social Status Leaves Traces in the Epigenome of Spotted Hyenas in Tanzania
- Cell Division Quality Control 'stopwatch' Uncovered
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
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Thursday, March 21, 2024
- As We Age, Our Cells Are Less Likely to Express Longer Genes
- Research Finds a Direct Communication Path Between the Lungs and the Brain
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Monday, March 18, 2024
- Genes Identified That Allow Bacteria to Thrive Despite Toxic Heavy Metal in Soil
- How Cells Are Ahead of the Curve
Friday, March 15, 2024
Thursday, March 14, 2024
- New Study on Mating Behaviors Offers Clues Into the Evolution of Attraction
- New Discovery Reveals How the Egg Controls Sperm Entry
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
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Friday, March 8, 2024
- Research Sheds Light on New Strategy to Treat Infertility
- Researchers Develop Artificial Building Blocks of Life
- Mutation Solves a Century-Old Mystery in Meiosis
Thursday, March 7, 2024
- Vitamin A May Play a Central Role in Stem Cell Biology and Wound Repair
- How Does a Virus Hijack Insect Sperm to Control Disease Vectors and Pests?
- The Malaria Parasite Generates Genetic Diversity Using an Evolutionary 'copy-Paste' Tactic
- Cracking Epigenetic Inheritance: Biologists Discovered the Secrets of How Gene Traits Are Passed on
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
- Universal Tool for Tracking Cell-to-Cell Interactions
- Synthetic Gene Helps Explain the Mysteries of Transcription Across Species
- Decoding the Language of Epigenetic Modifications
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
- Lab-Grown Liver Organoid to Speed Up Turtle Research, Making Useful Traits Easier to Harness
- Microalgae With Unusual Cell Biology
Thursday, February 29, 2024
- Shining a Light on the Effects of Habituation and Neural Adaptation on the Evolution of Animal Signals
- The Golgi Organelle's Ribbon Structure Is Not Exclusive to Vertebrates, Contrary to Previous Consensus
- Radio Waves Can Tune Up Bacteria to Become Life-Saving Medicines
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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- Damage to Cell Membranes Causes Cell Aging
- Scientists Can Tell Where a Mouse Is Looking and Located Based on Its Neural Activity
Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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Thursday, February 15, 2024
- Big New Idea Introduced With the Help of Tiny Plankton
- Asexual Propagation of Crop Plants Gets Closer
- Ancient Retroviruses Played a Key Role in the Evolution of Vertebrate Brains
Wednesday, February 14, 2024
- Team Creates Novel Rabies Viral Vectors for Neural Circuit Mapping
- Key Genes Linked to DNA Damage and Human Disease Uncovered
- Pesticides to Help Protect Seeds Can Adversely Affect Earthworms' Health
- Why Do Flies Fall in Love? Researchers Tease out the Signals Behind Fruit Fly Courtship Songs
Monday, February 12, 2024
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Tuesday, February 6, 2024
- Scientists Develop New Biocontainment Method for Industrial Organisms
- Extra Fingers and Hearts: Pinpointing Changes to Our Genetic Instructions That Disrupt Development
Monday, February 5, 2024
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- The Arrangement of Bacteria in Biofilms Affects Their Sensitivity to Antibiotics
- LSH Genes Associated With Defining the Shapes of Stems, Flowers and Leaves Required for N-Fixing Root Nodules
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
- DNA Particles That Mimic Viruses Hold Promise as Vaccines
- 'Genomic Time Machine' Reveals Secrets of Our DNA
Thursday, January 25, 2024
- How Macrophages Regulate Regenerative Healing in Spiny Mice
- Cellular Scaffolding Rewired to Make Microscopic Railways
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
- Researchers Pinpoint Most Likely Source of HIV Rebound Infection
- World's First Successful Embryo Transfer in Rhinos Paves the Way for Saving the Northern White Rhinos from Extinction
- New Tool Reveals Gene Behavior in Bacteria
Thursday, January 18, 2024
Wednesday, January 17, 2024
- Surprisingly Simple Model Explains How Brain Cells Organize and Connect
- Study Throws Our Understanding of Gene Regulation for a Loop
- Machine Learning Reveals Sources of Heterogeneity Among Cells in Our Bodies
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Friday, January 12, 2024
- Researchers Create Light-Powered Yeast, Providing Insights Into Evolution, Biofuels, Cellular Aging
- Aging Mouse Sperm Affects MicroRNA, Increasing the Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Saturday, January 13, 2024
Thursday, January 11, 2024
- Lab-Grown Retinas Explain Why People See Colors Dogs Can't
- Protein Complex Discovered to Control DNA Repair
Wednesday, January 10, 2024
Tuesday, January 9, 2024
- Smart Skin Bacteria Are Able to Secrete and Produce Molecules to Treat Acne
- Stranger Than Friction: A Force Initiating Life
- Large-Scale Mapping of Pig Genes Could Pave the Way for New Human Medicines
Monday, January 8, 2024
- Life Span Increases in Mice When Specific Brain Cells Are Activated
- Researchers Develop Algorithm to Determine How Cellular 'neighborhoods' Function in Tissues
Friday, January 5, 2024
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- New Roles for Autophagy Genes in Cellular Waste Management and Aging
- Nematode Proteins Shed Light on Infertility