Biology & Life Sciences
Celebrating advances in life sciences, from genetics and molecular biology to ecology and biodiversity.
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Plastic Waste to Cancer Drugs: Turning Trash into Medicine
Imagine that the plastic bottle you toss in the recycling bin could one day save a life. A team of researchers from the University of St. Andrews, in collaboration with…
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Cell-Free CO2 Recycling: A New Era in Carbon Fixation
Carbon dioxide surrounds modern life. It accumulates in the atmosphere, pours from industrial exhaust, and drives climate instability. Yet for decades, converting CO2 into something useful has remained inefficient, expensive,…
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Cellular Alarm System Revealed in Human Cells
Our cells are far more vigilant than we ever imagined. Recent research suggests that ribosomes—traditionally seen as protein-building factories—also act as a cellular alarm system, detecting internal stress and initiating…
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How Plant–Microbe Interactions Boost Crop Growth Naturally
Across the world, farmers face a growing challenge: nutrient-depleted soils threaten crop yields, food security, and the stability of agricultural systems. While fertilizers have long been the conventional solution, a…
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Microbe Offers New Hope for PFAS Biodegradation
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are synthetic chemicals prized for their resistance to heat, water, and oil. Found in firefighting foams, nonstick cookware, textiles, and packaging, they have spread widely…
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Real-Time DNA Damage Imaging Reveals Genome Repair Dynamics
Real-time DNA damage imaging is transforming how scientists study genome maintenance. Researchers at Utrecht University have created a fluorescent live-cell DNA sensor that enables continuous visualization of DNA damage formation…
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Heat-Tolerant Flu Virus Raises Global Pandemic Concerns
Researchers have discovered a striking feature of bird flu viruses: some strains can survive and replicate at fever-level temperatures in the body — a natural defense that usually hinders human…
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