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A common parasite could deliver drugs to the brain—how scientists are turning Toxoplasma gondii from foe into friend
Parasites take an enormous toll on human and veterinary health. But researchers may have found a way for patients with brain disorders and a common brain parasite to become frenemies.
Cell & Microbiology
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Liked to death? The social media race for nature photos can trash ecosystems—or trigger rapid extinction
Have you ever liked or shared a social media post about nature? It could have been a photo of a rare orchid or an unusual bird. Or you might share a stunning photo of an "undiscovered" natural place.
Ecology
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Discovery of tiny bone sheds light on mysterious 'hobbit' humans
The discovery of a tiny arm bone suggests that an ancient human dubbed "hobbits" only shrank down to their diminutive size after they arrived on an Indonesian island a million years ago, scientists said on Tuesday.
Paleontology & Fossils
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Seagrasses filter human pathogens in marine waters
An international team of researchers discovered that coastal urban seagrass ecosystems can significantly reduce human bacterial pathogens, including those with widespread antibiotic resistance, in marine bivalves—a vital ...
Ecology
Aug 9, 2024
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Testing the viability of using horse milk to make ice cream
A team of food scientists at West Pomeranian University of Technology, in Poland, has found that using horse milk instead of cow milk to make ice cream is a viable food choice. In their study, published on the open-access ...
Researchers develop AI model that predicts the accuracy of protein–DNA binding
A new artificial intelligence model developed by USC researchers and published in Nature Methods can predict how different proteins may bind to DNA with accuracy across different types of protein, a technological advance ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 9, 2024
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135-million-year-old marine crocodile sheds light on Cretaceous life
An international team of scientists, including researchers from Germany and the UK, have described a new species of ancient marine crocodile, Enalioetes schroederi. Enalioetes lived in the shallow seas that covered much of ...
Paleontology & Fossils
Aug 9, 2024
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A new mechanism for shaping animal tissues
A key question that remains in biology and biophysics is how three-dimensional tissue shapes emerge during animal development. Research teams from the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics (MPI-CBG) ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 9, 2024
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How do butterflies stick to branches during metamorphosis?
Most of us learned about butterfly metamorphosis as a kid—a wriggly caterpillar molts its skin to form a tough chrysalis and emerges as a beautiful butterfly. But how exactly do chrysalises stay anchored as the butterfly ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2024
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Veterinarian says owners should be aware of the risks of letting their dogs drink from public water sources
When taking your dog for a walk during the scorching summer heat, it may be tempting to allow your dog a few laps from the nearest drinking station in order to cool off. However, shared hydration sources can potentially have ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2024
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3D laser printing with bioinks from microalgae
Microalgae such as the diatom Odontella aurita and the green alga Tetraselmis striata are especially suitable as "biofactories" for the production of sustainable materials for 3D laser printing due to their high content in ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 9, 2024
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Research shows that glossy black-cockatoos prefer to feed from trees growing in acidic soils
Glossy black-cockatoos are seed-eating birds that feed almost exclusively on the cones of drooping sheoak trees. However, counter-intuitively, they select trees that grow on the poorest soils found on ancient sedimentary ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2024
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Researchers make breakthrough in understanding species abundance
When it comes to predicting the abundance of a species, body size appears to be a fundamental and repeatable predictor, with smaller organisms occurring in greater numbers than larger ones. The caveat, known as Bermann's ...
Ecology
Aug 9, 2024
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Researchers find β-d-manno-heptoses are immune agonists across kingdoms
Bacterial small molecule metabolites, such as adenosine-diphosphate-d-glycero-β-d-manno-heptose (ADP-heptose) and their derivatives, act as effective innate immune agonists in mammals.
Molecular & Computational biology
Aug 9, 2024
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From egg to adult: The first successful lab rearing of the nudibranch sea slug Hypselodoris festiva
Nudibranchs are members of the phylum Mollusca, and most species have a planktonic larval stage characterized by the presence of shells immediately after hatching.
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2024
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Study maps how genes instruct kidneys to develop differently in mice and humans
How similar is kidney development in humans and in the lab mice that form the foundation of basic medical research? In a study published in Developmental Cell, USC Stem Cell scientists probe this question by comparing the ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 9, 2024
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First map of vegetation across Antarctica reveals a battle for the continent's changing landscape
A tiny seed is stuck between loose gravel and coarse sand. There is nothing else alive around it. All it can see is a wall of ice reaching 20 meters up into the sky. It is cold. Survival is hard around here. In winter, it ...
Ecology
Aug 9, 2024
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Organic farms certified by peers display higher product diversity
In Brazil, a study compared two systems of organic product certification implemented in São Paulo state. One system involves conventional certification by auditors accredited by the Ministry of Agriculture and the National ...
Agriculture
Aug 9, 2024
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How farmers and tech teamed up to better test crops
For over a decade, farmers across the world have been working hand-in-hand with researchers at the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and their collaborators to develop a better way to test new crop varieties and ...
Agriculture
Aug 9, 2024
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Unlocking the genetic secrets of strawberries for superior fruit quality
Strawberries, treasured for their flavor and health benefits, have been at the forefront of breeding programs targeting enhanced sensory and nutritional profiles. Despite advances, the intricate genetic makeup of these fruits ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 9, 2024
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