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Cell & Microbiology
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Plants & Animals
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How do living bacteria survive on the surface of dust particles carried by desert storms from the Sahara and Egypt to Israel?
Ecology
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Biological invasions are widely acknowledged as a serious threat to biodiversity, global economies, and a good quality of life. Yet, they are not universally perceived as a nuisance and are sometimes gaining—often unexpectedly—cultural ...
Ecology
Jun 26, 2025
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Overuse of antibiotics is currently the primary reason for the rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Kiel University, however, have shown that AMR can surprisingly ...
Cell & Microbiology
Mar 6, 2025
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The ability to control gene expression across a wide range is crucial for many fields, including bioengineering, disease detection, and environmental monitoring. Research led by Lingchong You, Ph.D., professor of biomedical ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 27, 2025
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Mild, proactive exposure to environmental stress can help biological communities resist severe disturbances and maintain genetic diversity, a recent study from McGill University has found.
Evolution
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Scientists have revealed the secret to the structural integrity of tiny particles that transport cargo from cell to cell through blood vessels and bodily fluids: special proteins that keep their membranes intact as they negotiate ...
Bio & Medicine
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Traditional models for analyzing microbial communities often rely on average microbial abundance over time. While these models can predict temporal changes effectively, they often fail to capture the actual interactions between ...
Ecology
Dec 5, 2024
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Oceans cover 71% of the Earth's surface, but despite their immense size and impact on the planet, we know very little about them. While many of us might associate the sea with relaxing holidays on tropical beaches, the ocean ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 20, 2024
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