Early in 2025, scientists discovered a promising new antibiotic in a soil sample from a lab technician’s backyard. The molecule, called lariocidin, is produced by the microbe Paenibacillus and shows broad activity against pathogenic bacteria,…
Category: 5. Biology
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Why don't antibiotic-making bacteria self-destruct?
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CRISPR–Cas3 genome-editing system holds therapeutic potential
Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material—deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)—of an organism.
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Marine “Darkwaves” Bring Underwater Blackouts
What phenomenon is responsible for underwater blackouts that impact light-dependent marine life? This is what a recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment hopes to address as a team of…
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Researchers film foraging strategy of wood mice choosing between healthy and moth-damaged chestnuts
A mouse scurries up to six chestnuts. Three look healthy. Three have exit holes where moth larvae ate the insides before they left. What does the mouse do?
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A safer gene-editing tool shows promise for transthyretin amyloidosis treatment
Genetic disorders occur due to alterations in the primary genetic material, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA), of an organism. Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) is a progressive disorder involving amyloid deposits of misfolded…
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Engineered vessels boost retinal organoid function, enabling advanced disease modeling
Until now, it has been difficult to maintain retinal ganglion cells deep inside organoids over extended periods. The supply of nutrients and oxygen in the densely packed tissues is limited, leading to cell death. The…
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Human–wildlife conflict in Zimbabwe is a crisis: Who is in danger, where, and why?
In the fishing villages along Lake Kariba in northern Zimbabwe, near the border with Zambia, everyday routines that should be ordinary—like collecting water, walking to the fields or casting a fishing net—now carry a quiet, ever-present fear….
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Avocadoes may become easier to grow in India—but not if global emissions remain high
A new study suggests that with low to moderate levels of global greenhouse emissions in coming decades, more of India could become suitable for growing avocadoes. However, with high enough emissions, growing zones could shrink and destabilize by…
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The Teen Brain Builds Synapse Hotspots Scientists Never Saw Before
The teenage brain isn’t just trimming connections—it’s secretly building powerful new neural hotspots that may shape the mind for life. Adolescence is a major turning point not only for social and physical development, but also for how the…
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Lund researchers create “recipe book” for reprogramming immune cells to fight disease
In order to reprogram readily available cells into specific immune cells that fight various diseases, one must know the “recipe” for the transformation. Researchers at Lund University have now created a library of the 400 factors…
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