A new study led by Harvard biologists describes how some sea slugs consume algae and incorporate their photosynthetic ...

So much science starts with deciphering a genome, the blueprint for every being on Earth. With such roadmaps in hand, ...

Insects possess a remarkable ability to develop innate immune memory, and the mechanisms underlying this process are becoming a central topic in innate immunity research.

A £10 million Wellcome Trust-funded project seeks to create artificial human genomes. Technology Networks explored the ...

For example, a 2019 study claimed to have found fossil sponges, one of the earliest animal groups, in rocks from 890 million years ago. This would push back the origin of animals by 350 million years.

Integrating cell-free protein synthesis and vesicle-based delivery enhances membrane proteins’ stability and functionality.

For example, nerve cells send signals, while muscle cells produce movement. Because of this specialization, eukaryotic cells are vital to growth, development, and repair in the human body. Studying ...

A recent breakthrough in the world of microscopic life has scientists reevaluating the boundaries of cellular existence.

Our research on pathogenic eukaryotes focuses on the basic biology of these complex pathogens, such as protozoan parasites and fungi, and host interactions in response to their infection. We study ...

If you swim in freshwater lakes, here’s what to know about Naegleria fowleri amoeba. For example, the majority of infections ...

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Plants produce a wide diversity of compounds. Broadly, these are separated into primary metabolites, which are necessary for ...