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Phys.org / New technique expands tissues so hundreds of biomolecules can be seen inside cells
For biologists, seeing is believing. But sometimes biologists have a hard time seeing. One particularly vexing challenge is seeing all the molecules in an intact tissue sample, down to the level of single cells, simultaneously. ...
Phys.org / Iron and blue light enable rapid, low-toxicity creation of carbohydrates for new antibiotics
Researchers at the University of Oklahoma have made a discovery that could potentially revolutionize treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections, cancer and other challenging gram-negative pathogens without relying on ...
Phys.org / Q&A: Microscopic 'traffic jams' solution inspires new insights into particle movement and drug delivery
From microscopic robots that can carry and deliver drugs inside the human body to tiny particles that can detect and break down microplastics, an emerging field called active matter is looking toward the microscale to solve ...
Phys.org / Big brains and big ranges might not save birds from climate change
Biologists have long debated why some plants and animals can adjust to a wide range of climates, while others can't. Understanding why could help conservation managers and decision makers identify which species are most vulnerable ...
Phys.org / E-I-E-I-Omics: New discoveries in corn genetics could help grow more productive, resilient crops
By analyzing DNA from different cells in nearly 200 lines of maize plants, research led by the University of Michigan has revealed insights that could help growers better adapt their crops to a fast-changing environment.
Phys.org / Electricity-conducting organism named after Native American Tribe may advance bioelectronic devices
Scientists have identified a novel species of bacteria that acts as electrical wiring, potentially ushering in a new era of bioelectronic devices for use in medicine, industry, food safety, and environmental monitoring and ...
Phys.org / Genomic study maps nearly 60 million years of apple genus evolution and diversity
A new comparison and analysis of the genomes of species in the genus Malus, which includes the domesticated apple and its wild relatives, revealed the evolutionary relationships among the species and how their genomes have ...
Phys.org / Neolithic agricultural revolution linked to climate-driven wildfires and soil erosion
A study led by Prof. Amos Frumkin from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem sheds new light on one of humanity's most significant turning points: the Neolithic Revolution. Published in the Journal of Soils and Sediments, the ...
Phys.org / Dual-mode MRI nanoprobe mimics biological processes to pinpoint early fibrosis in fatty liver disease
A research team has developed an innovative biomimetic dual-mode magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) nanoprobe for detecting early-stage liver fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).
Phys.org / Transgene-free genome editing in poplar trees: A step toward sustainable forestry
Scientists at the VIB-UGent Center for Plant Systems Biology and VIVES University College have developed a new method to genetically improve poplar trees without introducing foreign DNA into its genome. This advancement could ...
Phys.org / Scientists recreate deep space chemistry linked to first metabolic systems on Earth
Prebiotic molecules central to life's earliest metabolic processes—chemical reactions in cells that change food into energy—may have been born in deep space long before Earth existed, according to new research from the ...
Phys.org / From volcano to Arctic: Researchers track sulfur dioxide's 2,000-kilometer journey
A research team has uncovered surprising evidence of cross-border pollution reaching the Arctic, originating from an Icelandic volcanic eruption. The researchers used a cutting-edge combination of satellite and ground-based ...