Biology Archives - Page 23 of 34 - Scitke

Researchers Discover Genes that Directly Impact Our Food Choices

Genetics, Medicine, Science / Jorge Paka

Research team leader Joanne Cole, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, stated that they have identified genes associated with sensory pathways, including taste, smell, and texture, which may also impact the brain’s reward response. However, these genes could potentially be utilized to create […]

Researchers Discover Genes that Directly Impact Our Food Choices Read More »

A newly Identified Protein Regulates the Creation of Cellulose in Plant Cells

Biology, Cell Biology, Science / Ngoma Manuel

Ying Gu, professor of biochemistry and molecular biology at the Penn State Eberly College of Science and leader of the research team, stated that the study identified a protein called calcium-dependent protein kinase 32 (CPK32) responsible for chemically modifying one of the proteins in the cellulose synthase complex, thereby regulating the cellulose biosynthesis process. The

A newly Identified Protein Regulates the Creation of Cellulose in Plant Cells Read More »

Insect Communities May Face Significant Disruption and Disorder Due to Climate Change

Biology, Evolution, Science / Jorge Paka

What occurs when climate change is introduced into the equation is the potential for the emergence of new species worldwide, as various organism groups become distinct and follow separate evolutionary paths. In the publication “Contrasting effects of warming in diverging insects,” which was recently released in Ecology Letters, Thomas H.Q. Powell, an assistant lecturer of

Insect Communities May Face Significant Disruption and Disorder Due to Climate Change Read More »

Identification of a Mucin and Insulin Secretion “Traffic Control” System

Applied Science, Biology, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Science / Ngoma Manuel

In a recent study, scientists from the Center for Genomic Regulation (CRG) in Barcelona investigated how cells execute the controlled release of mucins and insulin, two vital proteins for human health. Their findings were published in the journal Nature Communications. Mucins: Guardians of Barrier Defense and Lubrication, Crucial for Respiratory and Digestive Health Mucins, the

Identification of a Mucin and Insulin Secretion “Traffic Control” System Read More »

Preserving Dignity: American Association for Anatomy Takes a Stand Against Exploitation of Human Body Donors

Anatomy, Applied Science, Science / Eduardo Paulo

The American Association for Anatomy (AAA) strongly opposes the buying and selling of body parts from Harvard Medical School’s body donation program. We think it’s wrong to treat human body donors like products to make money. We feel for the families who have been affected by this situation. Everyone deserves respect and dignity, even after

Preserving Dignity: American Association for Anatomy Takes a Stand Against Exploitation of Human Body Donors Read More »

Why Elephants Have Whiskers on Their Trunks

Biology, Science, Zoology / Jorge Paka

A group of zoologists from the Bernstein Center for Computational Neuroscience Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, the Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, and Berlin Zoological Garden has uncovered the function of whiskers located on elephant trunks. In their study, which was published in the journal Communications Biology, the team examined elephant trunks and their

Why Elephants Have Whiskers on Their Trunks Read More »

Human Activities Impose Wildlife Impact in Protected Zones, Study Finds

Biology, Science, Zoology / Jorge Paka

If the (30 by 30) initiative, which has garnered support from over 100 countries, achieves its goals, approximately 30% of both land and ocean ecosystems will be designated as protected areas by 2030. These areas are intended to preserve biodiversity and mitigate the effects of climate change. However, a groundbreaking study conducted by Rice University

Human Activities Impose Wildlife Impact in Protected Zones, Study Finds Read More »

Httpsimages.unsplash.comphoto 1496989981497 27d69cdad83eixlibrb 4.0.3ixidM3wxMjA3fDB8MHxwaG90by1wYWdlfHx8fGVufDB8fHx8fA3D3Dautoformatfitcropw931q80 1

DNA Can Adopt Intricate Configurations, Enabling it to Perform Novel Functions

Biology, Genetics, Science / Jorge Paka

A recent study led by researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a division of the National Institutes of Health, has found that DNA has the ability to imitate protein functions by adopting intricate and three-dimensional structures. A recent study, published in Nature, conducted by researchers at Weill Cornell

DNA Can Adopt Intricate Configurations, Enabling it to Perform Novel Functions Read More »

Gene Expression Modified: Unveiling Vulnerability to Infections in Space Travel

Astronomy, Biology, Evolution, Genetics, Science / Ana Kiesse Zeleme

In the realm beyond Earth, the absence of gravity poses a significant hazard to the well-being of astronauts, particularly during extended missions. Gaining insights into the response of the human body to the space environment is essential for long-term space exploration and the development of countermeasures to safeguard astronaut health. Previous scientific investigations have provided

Gene Expression Modified: Unveiling Vulnerability to Infections in Space Travel Read More »

Evolutionary Fuel: Researchers Study Maintenance of an Ancient Chromosomal Inversion

Biology, Genetics, Science / Jorge Paka

According to Zachariah Gompert, an evolutionary geneticist from Utah State University, genetic diversity serves as the primary driving force behind evolution. However, as natural selection and random genetic drift occur over centuries, this reservoir of genetic variation gradually diminishes.The capacity of T. knulli to thrive on Redwood trees can be attributed to a chromosomal inversion,

Evolutionary Fuel: Researchers Study Maintenance of an Ancient Chromosomal Inversion Read More »