How Aging Affects Brain Cells’ Ability to Retain Memory
A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has demonstrated that communication among memory-coding neurons — nerve cells in the brain responsible…
Biology
Bacterial Cellulose
Bacterial cellulose is a type of cellulose produced by certain bacteria. Certain bacteria create an organic molecule with the formula (C6H10O5)n. Unlike plant cellulose, which…
Rhizobacteria
Rhizobacteria are a type of bacteria that live in the rhizosphere, a region of soil impacted directly by plant roots. These are root-associated bacteria that…
How Macrophages Control Regenerative Repair in Spiny Mice
A team of researchers from the University of Kentucky and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is delving further into the science of how spiny mice recover missing…
Single-celled Kamikazes lead the Bacterial Infection
You suddenly feel sick because dangerous germs have colonized and proliferated throughout your body! They deploy toxic poisons as their invading weapons, targeting the host’s…
Scientists Explore unknown Regions in Fish Immunology Research
Upon infection or immunization, all jawed vertebrate species produce antibodies, which bind and neutralize pathogens. Warm-blooded species such as mammals produce strong and long-lasting antibody…
Plant Warfare – the critical role of NRC Proteins in Tomato Defensive Mechanisms
Plants have developed intricate defense mechanisms to protect themselves from a variety of diseases, including bacteria, fungus, and viruses. These defense mechanisms include the activation…
Researchers identify potential Microbiota Ties with Skin Aging
Recent research has found an exciting potential new link to indications of skin aging: the skin microbiome, a collection of microorganisms that live on our…
Researchers Answer the Mystery of DnaA Protein’s Role in DNA Replication Initiation
Scientists discovered how DnaA, the master key to DNA replication, promotes bacterial growth. This breakthrough paves the possibility for new antibiotics to address the rising…
Small Alterations in the Cell can have a Big Impact
Cells are the fundamental components of life, and even minor alterations at the cellular level can have a profound impact on the entire functioning of…
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