Biology & Life Sciences
Celebrating advances in life sciences, from genetics and molecular biology to ecology and biodiversity.
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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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