When DNA repair malfunctions, it can result in illnesses.

When DNA repair malfunctions, it can result in illnesses.

DNA repair mechanisms can contribute to chromosome breakage at certain DNA sequences. Credit: Wikimedia Commons (Modified; no author stated) Link: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Brokechromo.jpg We often come to an understanding of what causes a disease. We know, for example, that cancers are caused by mutations at critical locations in the genome, resulting in loss of control of cell …

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Closing the Divide between Laboratory and Field Studies in Soil Microbiology Research

Closing the Divide between Laboratory and Field Studies in Soil Microbiology Research

Future efforts that may help address current challenges in upscaling laboratory studies to ecosystems in soil microbiology research. Credit: Global Change Biology (2022). DOI: 10.1111/gcb.16537 Soil microbiology research increasingly depends on big data. This means that experiments will no longer only mostly be carried out under controlled conditions in the laboratory but will instead move …

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The top 32 gifts for mothers on Mother’s Day in 2023

The top 32 gifts for mothers on Mother’s Day in 2023

Looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift? Check out these great options! Joseph Joseph Rocker Garlic Crusher: Crush and mince garlic with ease using this durable stainless steel gadget from Joseph Joseph. Price: $16.99+ Lego Flower Bouquet: Give your mom the gift of sustainability with this 756-piece kit from Lego that lets her assemble an …

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“The Art of Listening to the Biggest Tree in Existence”

“The Art of Listening to the Biggest Tree in Existence”

The Pando aspen grove in southcentral Utah after a thunderstorm. Credit: Jeff Rice Spread across 106 acres in southcentral Utah, the Pando aspen grove resembles a forest but is actually a single organism with more than 47,000 genetically identical aspen stems connected at the root. Pando is the world’s largest tree by weight and land …

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“Google Unveils AI-Powered Search Generation Feature to Compete with Microsoft Bing”

“Google Unveils AI-Powered Search Generation Feature to Compete with Microsoft Bing”

Alphabet’s Google has unveiled new artificial intelligence (AI) technology for its search engine, following in the footsteps of Bing’s recent relaunch. Called the Search Generative Experience, the AI refreshes listings with the ability to create responses to open-ended questions. Sundar Pichai, Alphabet CEO said the goal is for all core products, including Gmail and Google Photos, to …

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Another Season of ‘Ted Lasso’ Is Imperative to Tie Up Loose Ends

Another Season of ‘Ted Lasso’ Is Imperative to Tie Up Loose Ends

Editor’s note: The following content contains spoilers for Season 3 of Ted Lasso. Despite uncertainty over whether Season 3 of Ted Lasso will be the last, the show’s plot indicates otherwise. Each episode of the season introduces new storylines without adequate exploration time. Though heartwarming and refreshing, these new arcs—such as the exploration of LGBTQ+ …

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Reaching for defense against an essential reserve antibiotic resistance

Reaching for defense against an essential reserve antibiotic resistance

The study, published in Microbiology Spectrum, focuses on the cleavage of MCR-1 by DegP. The article includes an immunoblotting analysis of various E. coli isolates carrying the mcr-1 gene and a comparison of the PBD of different alleles of MCR-1. Colistin is a crucial antibiotic of last resort for treating multidrug-resistant bacteria. However, the global …

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