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Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
3 weeks ago

This Mushroom's Incredibly Bitter Taste Is New to Science

A genetic mutation enables animals to perceive bitterness to avoid toxins, with recent research uncovering unknown bitter compounds that activate human taste receptors.
Science
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Franklin Stahl, biologist who helped reveal how DNA replicates, dies at 95

Franklin W. Stahl, a pioneer in molecular biology, passed away at 95, known for his key experiments that revealed DNA replication.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Four arrested after dismembered body of London scientist found in suitcase in Colombia

Alessandro Coatti, a scientist from the Royal Society of Biology, was found dismembered in Colombia after being reported missing.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

A step in fight against tick-borne disease - Harvard Gazette

New molecular method identifies tick sexes and mating status, aiding public health efforts against tick-borne diseases.
SF parents
fromNature
3 months ago

Reply to: False positives in study of memory-related gene expression - Nature

Interdisciplinary collaboration is crucial for modern biological research.
Bioinformatics plays a vital role in uncovering molecular mechanisms.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

How AI could help map the organized chaos in our cells

AI is transforming protein science by predicting complex molecular structures.
Google DeepMind's AlphaFold3 represents a major advancement in understanding proteins.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

Rare 'ambidextrous' protein breaks rules of handedness

An ancient ambidextrous protein can function in both left and right mirror-image forms, hinting at early life's molecular structure.
Coronavirus
fromNews Center
3 months ago

Uncovering How Poxvirus Hijacks Host Proteins to Spread - News Center

Poxvirus manipulation of host protein synthesis machinery reveals unique mechanisms of viral survival and replication.
Exercise
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

We know exercise is good for you. Why? He's working on it. - Harvard Gazette

Exercise is linked to health benefits, but the molecular mechanisms are still being researched.
OMG science
fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Dubliner Oscar Despard leads team to victory in University Challenge final

A 22-year-old student led Christ's College Cambridge to victory in a quiz competition against Warwick University.
OMG science
fromNature
4 months ago

Powerful protein editors offer new ways of probing living cells

A novel protein editing technique using inteins enhances the study of protein function and localization in living cells.
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