A viral particle with an unprecedentedly long ‘tail’ has been caught infecting dinoflagellate plankton in the Pacific Ocean.
The virus, PelV-1 uses its tail to attach to its intended victim while shunting its genetic material inside. In…
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Research shows how lysosomes respond to stress
New research, published today in the journal Science, shows how lysosomes – organelles that act like cells’ waste disposal system – respond to stress by becoming abnormally bloated, a process called lysosomal vacuolation that is…
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Massive Starless Planets Found Cradling Potential Moon Disks
A new study published in The Astronomical Journal has revealed an astonishing possibility: free-floating planets, long considered cosmic castaways, may not be as solitary as once thought. Using the James Webb Space Telescope, researchers…
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Single-cell proteomic analysis uncovers hidden layers of blood cell formation
In the past decade there has been significant interest in studying the expression of our genetic code down to the level of single cells, to identify the functions and activities of any cell through the course of health or…
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DOD Issues $260M in Army, Navy, Air Force Construction Contracts
The U.S. Dept. of Defense awarded contracts across the Army, Navy, Air Force and Defense Logistics Agency on Aug. 19 with new obligations exceeding $242 million and cumulative values surpassing $260 million, according to official announcements.
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Watch an Extremely Bright Fireball Light up the Night Sky Above Japan
An extremely bright meteor lit up the night sky over Japan on Tuesday night. It could be seen from hundreds of miles away.
The colossal fireball blazed across the skies of western Japan. The incredible sight was captured on dash cams…
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