Combining state-of-the-art kinase–substrate networks
A key challenge in phosphoproteomics is that kinase–substrate networks mapping interactions between a kinase and its substrates currently cover a small fraction of measured human…
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Knocking out OsPht1;9-1;10 genes decreases arsenic accumulation in rice (Oryza sativa) grains
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Guo, Y. et al. Dynamics of cadmium and arsenic at the capillary fringe of paddy soils: A microcosm study based on…
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Small-nucleolar RNA host gene3 (SNHG3) and leukemia-associated non-coding IGF1R activator RNA 1 (LUNAR1) correlated with CRC patients’ clinical features: a step-toward ncRNA-precision
Bray, F. et al. Global cancer statistics 2018: GLOBOCAN estimates of incidence and mortality worldwide for 36 cancers in 185 countries. CA Cancer J. Clin. 68(6), 394–424 (2018).
Sung, H. et…
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Boat traffic alters marine megafauna behavior, stress and population trends, global analysis finds
A new study provides a comprehensive global synthesis of how vessel traffic affects large marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins, seals, manatees, sea turtles, sharks and rays. The study, “Charting the Course for Management: A Global…
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How astronaut waste could feed future colonies in space
Could recycled sewage grow crops on the Moon and Mars? This is what a recent study published in ACS Earth and Space Chemistry hopes to address as a team of scientists investigated how recycling plant and human…
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How a 3D-printed synthetic sea lion pelvis enhances veterinary capabilities to counter ongoing beaching
Scores of sea lions continue to beach themselves along the Southern California coastline, stricken with sickness. Toxic algae blooms are to blame, though a mechanical engineering innovation could shift the tide in favor of the marine mammals….
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Could a rare gene variant help reduce smoking? New study suggests it might
Rare genetic variants in a little-studied nicotine receptor subunit are linked to markedly lower cigarette consumption, pointing to a potential new biological pathway for reducing smoking intensity across diverse populations.
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The wild can be a 'death trap' for rescued animals
A new study has found that the wild can be a “death trap” for animals that are released from captivity after previously being rescued. The research, published in the journal Global Ecology and Conservation, involved Anglia Ruskin University…
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Hidden architecture inside cellular droplets reveals new targets for cancer and neurodegeneration
Cells rely on biomolecular condensates to coordinate essential biological processes without surrounding membranes. These droplet-like dynamic assemblies control the way in which DNA is turned into proteins, help clear cellular waste to prevent…
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Why plants may bloom earlier: Tiny dew droplets are triggering early flowering in plants
Plants around the world are flowering earlier in the year, a trend attributed to climate change. But there could be another hitherto hidden trigger. Scientists led by researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences suggest a cause may be morning…
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