Credit: Pexels The mystery of how living organism originated from non-living matter is still one of the most profound puzzles in science. Despite various theories, a definitive explanation remains elusive, which is not surprising given that these events took place three to four billion years ago in vastly different conditions on Earth. Justifying hypotheses with experimental...
The research indicates a new perspective on intra-person fingerprints. Credit: Unsplash. Fingerprint analysis, a cornerstone in forensic and security contexts, has long relied on fingerprint patterns' perceived uniqueness and permanence. However, groundbreaking research from Columbia University introduces a paradigm shift, challenging the conventional understanding of intra-person fingerprint distinctiveness. Challenging Conventional Wisdom The uniqueness of fingerprints, considered...
A new study has offered challenging new insights into evolution and could revolutionize our approach to multiple real-world issues. Credit:Unsplash. Recent research challenges the notion that evolution is unpredictable, shedding light on how a genome's past influences its future trajectory. With implications ranging from synthetic biology to medicine and environmental science, this discovery offers new possibilities...
Credit: Mimi Hammad ORNL scientists used quantum biology, AI, and bioengineering to improve CRISPR Cas9 genome editing for microbes, boosting renewable fuel and chemical production. CRISPR is a powerful bioengineering tool, that alters genetic code for improved organism performance or mutation correction. CRISPR Cas9 targets and cleaves specific genome sites using a single guide RNA. Previous...
Credit: Food Navigator A recent study indicates that snacks make up nearly 25% of the daily calorie intake for adults in the United States and contribute to approximately one-third of the additional sugar consumed daily. Researchers examined data from surveys involving over 20,000 individuals and discovered that Americans typically consume around 400 to 500 snack...
Trees aren't just awkward sleeping spots for these bashful bears. Credit: Pixabay Researchers have found that giant pandas, traditionally believed to be solitary and antisocial creatures, actually engage in a surprisingly active social life, resembling the way individuals share updates on Facebook. This discovery provides a new perspective on the social behavior of these...
Credit: MIT Technology Review An international team of scientists has achieved a milestone by crafting the first comprehensive cell atlas of an entire mammalian brain. This atlas details over 32 million cells in a mouse brain, offering vital data on cell types, their locations, molecular details, and connections. This research, funded by the National Institutes...
Credit: Cancer Therapy Advisor Glioblastoma, a highly resistant cancer, often results in survival periods of under two years after diagnosis. In a recent NPJ Genomic Medicine study, scientists from the University of Notre Dame discovered that a relatively overlooked cell might provide fresh understanding regarding how this aggressive form of brain cancer eludes immunotherapy. According to...
A study has found that the discharge from an electric eel can transfer environmental DNA to nearby animalsDepositphotos A recent investigation indicates that the electrical discharge from an electric eel is potent enough to facilitate the transfer of genetic material from the surroundings into the cells of neighboring animals. In laboratory conditions, electroporation refers to applying...
If the E-AB biosensor enters production, there may be no need for these painful finger-prick tests in the future. Credit Unsplash For people with diabetes, having to do painful daily finger-prick blood tests is a common and uncomfortable experience. However, scientists created a sample device for home use that checks blood sugar levels using saliva...
