Biología

Calling Through the DNA Cord

Illustration. Credit: Yuval Robichek, Weizmann Institute of ScienceCalling Through the DNA Cord: A Recently Discovered Genetic "Switch Over."Healthy proteins can connect through DNA, performing a long-distance dialogue that functions as a type of genetic "switch," according to Weizmann Institute of Scientific research scientists. They located that the binding of healthy proteins to one website...

GMO Trees: Carbon Absorption Solution

Lead Image © Mulderphoto / Adobe StockGenetically modified trees are seen as a solution by these scientists to absorb excess carbon in the world.In grade school, Charles DeLisi had his first indication of changes in the environment. He lived in a very wooded area, with trees filling his neighborhood, which was very fortunate...

Brain Neurotransmitters Predict Math Ability

Scanning was completed both during Time 1 and Time 2 (approximately 1.5 years later) in each of the 5 age groups (6-year-olds, 10-year-olds, 14-year-olds, 16-year-olds, and 18+-year-olds). Credit: Zacharopoulos G, et al., 2021, PLOS Biology, CC-BY 4.0The neurotransmitters GABA and glutamate have complementary functions - GABA inhibits neurons, while glutamate makes them extra active. Published...

Rare Upper Paleolithic Remains: Cova Gran Discovery

Remains of Linya, recovered in Cova Gran site. Credit: CEPAAt the Cova Gran de Santa Linya site (La Noguera, Lleida), the remains of a female attributed to H. sapiens were discovered by scientists of the Centro Nacional de Investigación Sobre la Evolución Humana (CENIEH). The carbon-14 dating of the sediments in the natural receptacle...

New Invention Produces More Pure RNA at a Fraction of the Cost

3D illustration of an RNA chain. Credit: Christopher Burgstedt/Getty ImagesThe Future of Medicine: New Invention Produces More Pure RNA at a Fraction of the CostResearchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst recently revealed their discovery of a new RNA production process. The RNA resulting from this process is purer, more copious, and probably more...