Researchers investigated how the gut microbiome and metabolic indicators in individuals with pre-diabetes are affected by different diets. The study by Orly Ben-Yacov, Anastasia Godneva, Michal Rein, and several others was published online on July 6.
Researchers looked into the structure and functionality of the abundant gut virus ΦcrAss001, studying its role in the human microbiome. The study by Oliver Bayfield, Andrey Shkoporov and several others was published on May 3.
Researchers studied the accumulation of somatic mutations, due to genome repair and replication errors, their role in aging, and strategies to manage these mutations. The study was published on April 28 and was authored by Jan Vijg, Björn Schumacher, Abdulkadir Abakir, and several others.
Researchers uncover a previously unknown self-repair mechanism in RNA for fixing ultraviolet-induced damage, a capability that was thought to exist only in DNA, offering new insights into RNA's role in cellular repair and early life evolution. The study was authored by Sarah J. Crucilla, Dian Ding and several others.
Researchers detailed a method for tracing the mutation-driven evolution of protein binding pairs, showing that a few key changes can lead to significant functional shifts guided by positive selection. The study by Ziv Avizemer, Carlos Martí‐Gómez and three others was published on April 20.
Researchers discover a new group of DNA viruses in the ocean that shares traits with herpesviruses and giant viruses, highlighting their potential impact on marine life and virus evolution. The study by Morgan Gaïa, Lingjie Meng and several others was published on April 19.
Researchers concluded that cell lifespans under stress are dictated more by random damage than by starting conditions, with chance playing a diminishing role as cells age. The study by Yifan Yang, Omer Karin, Uri Alon and several others was published on April 18.
Researchers used the Remote Associates Test (RAT) to study automatic mental associations and strategic thinking. The study by Jose A. Diaz, Steven M. Nelson, A. Alexander Beaujean and two others was published on April 18.
Graves' disease and Hashimoto's thyroiditis, while causing hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism, respectively, may originate from the same process where the immune system eliminates mutant cells that overproduce hormones, leading to potential autoimmune responses in susceptible individuals, according to a study by Tomer Milo, Uri Alon and two others.
Researchers have uncovered a new type of bacteria in the mouths of bottlenose dolphins, showcasing the uncharted microbial diversity and underscoring the importance of combined genetic and visual analyses. The study by Natasha Dudek, Jesus Galaz-Montoya and several others was published on April 13.
An inshore hagfish genome study highlights two pivotal genome duplications in early vertebrates, with major morphological evolution following the second event. The study by Juan Pascual-Anaya, Daqi Yu and many others was published on April 10.
Researchers investigated how altering the oxidation process in the GAPDH enzyme influences mammalian cell behavior, tumor progression and fat processing. The study by Deepti Talwar, Colin G. Miller and several others was published on April 6.
A study showed that host phylogeny is a stronger determinant than geography in the composition of seabird feather mite communities. The study by Laura M. Stefan, Wolf Isbert, Elena Gómez-Díaz and four others was published on March 23.
A study on 263 wild emmer accessions revealed significant trait diversity and potential, suggesting their gene pool could enhance modern wheat cultivation. The study was published by Shanjida Rahman, Dr. Shahidul Islam, Prof. Rajeev Varshney and four others on March 25.
The use of protein biomarker panels, as opposed to individual markers, has the potential to improve precision medicine by providing a more comprehensive understanding of human physiology, according to an EMBO Press research report from March 20. Nonetheless, the integration of proteomics into clinical practice encounters obstacles, with targeted mass spectrometric assays emerging as a promising solution due to their adaptability and cost-effectiveness.
Burkholderia cepacia complex (Bcc) infections are a serious concern for cystic fibrosis (CF) patients, often leading to the need for lung transplants. On March 16, researchers from Texas A&M developed a versatile phage called Milagro vir gp20:Milo Δcl from Milagro to combat multiple drug-resistant Bcc species, and they've also created a CRISPR/Cas9 system for direct gene editing of virulent phages.
In a groundbreaking exploration that spans centuries of fossil history, a team of dedicated researchers led by James Tayler, alongside Christopher J. Duffin, Claudia Hildebrandt, Adam Parker and Michael J. Benton, embarked on a quest to unravel the mysteries of Doniford Bay's geological riches.
Nevada's enigmatic past has long fascinated scientists and geologists, and now, a groundbreaking discovery by researcher Mark A. S. McMenamin is poised to reshape our understanding of the state's ancient marine environments.