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Gut bacteria reveal hidden evolutionary lineages tied to aging and disease
The human gut harbors a complex ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms (the microbiome), which influences digestion, the immune system and metabolism. A resea...
An experiment shows that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain
An experiment conducted in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, has concluded that yellow trout can grow larger than the wild strain, which is the most commonly farm...
Dynamic catalyst interfaces offer a smarter route for converting CO₂ into formic acid
Electroreduction offers a promising route for converting CO2 into value-added chemicals using renewable electricity. Among the possible products, formic acid is...
Genetic 'bonus material' boosts gut bacterium's oxygen tolerance up to 1,000-fold
The bacterium Segatella copri is one of the most common inhabitants of the human gut. In their latest study, researchers at the Helmholtz Centre for Infection R...
Membrane complex aids rock-eating microbes in converting carbon dioxide to biomass
So-called rock-eating microorganisms obtain their energy to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) from inorganic sources and make up the vast majority of biomass produce...
Cool beans, smart roots: Special cell helps seedlings survive drought battered and nutrient poor soils
Researchers have identified a previously unknown cell type hidden on the roots of common beans, a microscopic survival mechanism that could inform the developme...
Hybrid vein networks in tree leaves reveal a new model of biological design
A leaf may appear to be one of the simplest structures in nature, thin, delicate and easily overlooked. At first glance, it seems far removed from the complex s...
Nature draws more tourists to the Canary Islands than previously believed
The Canary Islands are best known for their sandy beaches and vibrant nightlife. Yet while the islands' remarkable natural diversity is often overlooked, it rem...
Roman Space Telescope poised to transform hunt for elusive neutron stars
Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy....
'Atomic snapshots' of proofreading enzyme could lead to better COVID-19 drugs
The closest-ever detailed look at a key enzyme inside the virus that causes COVID-19 could lead to more effective treatment of the disease. Nucleotide analogs a...
Nitrogen pollution identified as major driver of biodiversity loss in UK coastal waters
A new study of the British Isles' coastal ecosystems has revealed that nitrogen enrichment is significantly reducing the abundance and variety of marine life. T...
Twisting atom-thin materials reveals new way to save computing energy
A recent study shows a new and potentially more energy-efficient way for information to be transmitted inside electronic systems, including computers and phones...