New research has uncovered how aquaporin, a nanoscale membrane protein, selectively transports molecules across the cell membrane. The findings offer insights into glycerol transport, which is crucial for lipid synthesis and osmoregulation.
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Chickpea, a staple crop for millions, is highly vulnerable to Fusarium wilt. A new study reveals how activating systemic acquired resistance through AtNPR1 and identifying the RNA helicase CaDEAD-box20 can significantly enhance disease resistance, opening pathways for durable, broad-spectrum protection in chickpea and other legumes.
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Bats of the central Himalayas rely on caves for survival, shifting habitats with seasons to hibernate or raise young. A recent study from National Centre for Biological Sciences, Bengaluru reveals how climate change and human activity threaten these vital refuges, underscoring the need for targeted, seasonal conservation to safeguard both bats and ecosystems.
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A recent study highlights how genetic changes in epigenetic regulator genes shape immune responses in bladder cancer, potentially guiding more personalised therapies.
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In the sprawling metropolis of the human body, order is maintained by a careful system of governance. Every cell knows its duty, follows its genetic code, and contributes to the greater whole. But sometimes, amid the quiet rhythm of breast tissue, a rebellion stirs. This is breast cancer, a faction that looks like it belongs, yet works from within to undermine balance. Luminal cancers arise from cells that still display oestrogen and progesterone receptors, masquerading as diplomatic badges. These allow the cancer to blend in, hijack hormonal signals, and quietly build strength.
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Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Chemical Ecology demonstrate in a recent study that the life history of Drosophila busckii revolves around a toxic molecule, dimethyldisulfide (DMDS). The team has discovered that D. busckii is the first drosophilid species demonstrated to survive a known insect neurotoxin and could be developed further as a model to address questions of ecology and toxicology.
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New study from BRIC-National Institute of Immunology reveals how vitamin B12 boosts serotonin signalling and promotes longevity through brain-gut interaction.
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