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Phys.org / Protein AIFM1 emerges as a central coordinator of mitochondrial energy metabolism

A collaborative study from the University of Cologne has uncovered how a key mitochondrial protein, AIFM1 (Apoptosis-Inducing Factor Mitochondria-Associated 1), acts as a central hub in the regulation of cellular energy production.

Jun 27, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Modulating gut microbiota contributes to better pork quality, study shows

A research team led by Prof. Kong Xiangfeng from the Institute of Subtropical Agriculture of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed a novel strategy to enhance pork quality by modulating gut microbiota, potentially ...

Jun 27, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / ColdBrew algorithm puts water to work in drug discovery

Every protein in the body is encased in a water shell that directs protein structure, provides vital stability and steers function. Because of this, water molecules represent a powerful but largely underappreciated foothold ...

Jun 27, 2025 in Chemistry
Phys.org / Light-activated molecular cages reveal RNA locations in cells

A new tool called PHOTON, developed by scientists at UT Southwestern Medical Center, can identify RNA molecules at their native locations within cells—providing valuable clues to where different RNA species are distributed ...

Jun 27, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Scientists capture slow-motion earthquake in action

Scientists for the first time have detected a slow slip earthquake in motion during the act of releasing tectonic pressure on a major fault zone at the bottom of the ocean.

Jun 26, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / Discovery of 'mini halo' points to how the early universe was formed

Astronomers have uncovered a vast cloud of energetic particles—a "mini halo"—surrounding one of the most distant galaxy clusters ever observed, marking a major step forward in understanding the hidden forces that shape ...

Jun 26, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / These Canadian rocks may be the oldest on Earth

Scientists have identified what could be the oldest rocks on Earth from a rock formation in Canada.

Jun 26, 2025 in Earth
Phys.org / How small-scale migration among early farmers shaped the Sonoran Desert during the Early Agricultural period

A recent study by Dr. James Watson and his colleagues examined changes in projectile points, mortuary practices, and bioarchaeology to provide new insights into migration patterns and the introduction of maize into the Sonoran ...

Jun 26, 2025 in Other Sciences
Phys.org / Supernova remnant SNR J0450.4−7050 investigated in detail

An international team of astronomers has employed various satellites and ground-based telescopes to perform multiwavelength observations of a supernova remnant known as SNR J0450.4−7050. Results of the observational campaign, ...

Jun 26, 2025 in Astronomy & Space
Phys.org / Scientists complete the most thorough analysis yet of India's genetic diversity

With around 5,000 different ethno-linguistic and religious groups, India is one of the most culturally and genetically diverse countries in the world. Yet, it remains underrepresented in genomic surveys, even when compared ...

Jun 26, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Ancient squids dominated the ocean 100 million years ago, fossil discovery technique reveals

Squids first appeared about 100 million years ago and quickly rose to become dominant predators in the ancient oceans, according to a study published in the journal Science.

Jun 26, 2025 in Biology
Phys.org / Remote cave discovery shows ancient voyagers brought rice across 2,300 km of Pacific Ocean

In a new study published today in Science Advances, my colleagues and I have uncovered the earliest evidence of rice in the Pacific Islands—at an ancient cave site on Guam in the Mariana Islands of western Micronesia.

Jun 26, 2025 in Other Sciences