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Category: 5. Biology
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VAMP7-dependent late endosomal secretion of ER and mitochondrial proteins impacts the tumor microenvironment and macrophage engagement
Chiritoiu-Butnaru, M., Stewart, S. E., Zhang, M., Malhotra, V. & Villeneuve, J. Editorial: Unconventional protein secretion: From basic mechanisms to dysregulation in disease. Front. Cell Dev. Biol. 10, 1088002 (2022).
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Aging hens may lay fewer eggs as gut health declines, study finds
In an era of rising grocery costs, eggs remain one of the most accessible and complete protein sources for families. New research from the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR) is…
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What is a 'seesaw protein' that switches functions by changing shape?
Inspired by the simple mechanism of a seesaw—when one side goes up, the other side goes down—researchers asked an intriguing question: Could a single molecule switch between two different roles like a seesaw? This idea led to the creation of…
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Endangered marine life is being caught in fishing nets, but it doesn't need to be
Hundreds of thousands of marine animals are killed every year after becoming accidentally caught in commercial fishing nets. Sharks, skates and rays are at particular risk, alongside turtles, seals, whales and dolphins, many of which are endangered.
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Invasive Ants Turn Bumble Bee Foraging Into Costly Battles
Bumble bees may overpower invasive Argentine ants in one-on-one fights, but those victories come at a hidden cost. When bumble bees encounter invasive Argentine ants at feeding sites, they may defeat them in direct clashes but still return to the…
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Scientists Discover How Psychedelics Turn Memory Into Hallucinations
Psychedelics appear to reshape how the brain builds reality by dampening incoming visual signals and boosting internal memory networks. Psychedelic compounds act on the brain by binding to serotonin receptors. Scientists have identified at least…
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A survival strategy inside stressed cells: Ribosomes in pairs
Ribosomes, the cell’s protein-making factories, consume large amounts of energy as they build the proteins that keep cells alive and functioning. When cells experience stress—such as lack of nutrients or sudden drops in temperature—they…
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“Ghost” 7-Foot Great White Shark Caught in the Mediterranean Sparks 160-Year Investigation
A juvenile great white shark was captured off the coast of Spain, leading researchers to investigate further and confirm the species’ rare but ongoing presence in the Spanish Mediterranean. On April 20, 2023, local fishermen operating off the…
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The bouba-kiki effect: Baby chicks match sounds to shapes just like humans
When we hear certain sounds, our brains often pair them with specific shapes. For example, most people will associate a sharp-sounding word with a jagged, pointed shape, while a soft, rolling word is linked to something smooth and curved. This…
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