An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, whose remarkable biodiversity has long been threatened by the region’s litany of conflicts.
Category: 5. Biology
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Rare gorilla twins born in conflict-hit DR Congo nature park
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Lipids have their own VIP drivers for reaching cellular targets
In addition to providing energy, lipids are also essential building blocks of our cell membranes. However, despite their importance, they remain poorly understood.
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Scientists solve longstanding mystery about diseases driven by uncontrolled cell growth
For the first time, scientists have answered a longstanding question in cell biology about a partnership of proteins called the “KICSTOR–GATOR1 complex” which operates as a control system inside our cells, telling them when to grow and when to…
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Understanding the link between nucleotide metabolism and chromatin assembly
A Northwestern Medicine study has revealed a previously unknown connection between two fundamental cellular processes, offering fresh insight into how human cells build and maintain chromatin, according to findings published in Molecular Cell.
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Conserved genome regulatory elements found in both vertebrates and echinoderms
The conservation of genome regulatory elements over long periods of evolution is not limited to vertebrates, as previously thought, but also in echinoderms (invertebrates). This is one of the most notable conclusions of a study published in the…
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How light reflects on leaves may help researchers identify dying forests
Early detection of declining forest health is critical for the timely intervention and treatment of droughted and diseased flora, especially in areas prone to wildfires. Obtaining a reliable measure of whole-ecosystem health before it is too…
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Antibodies' decoy tactics for outmaneuvering pathogens could inspire next-generation treatments
Pathogens can create sticky situations. When microbes invade the body to cause an infection, often one of their first lines of attack is to cling tenaciously to the surfaces of targeted human cells.
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Super smart dogs learn by eavesdropping
Just like with toddlers, it’s often better to spell out certain words when a
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Some dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on their owners
“Honey, will you take Luna to the P-A-R-K?” Both parents and dog owners know that some words should not be spoken, but only spelled, to prevent small ears from eavesdropping on the conversation. At the age of 1.5 years, toddlers can already learn…
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How did these strange, ancient organisms turn into such remarkable fossils?
In Earth’s fossil record, soft-bodied organisms like jellyfish rarely stand the test of time. What’s more, it’s hard for any animal to get preserved with exceptional detail in sandstones, which are made of large grains, are porous, and commonly…
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