Biology

Two newly described land-snail species have expanded Europe’s known Cochlostoma fauna, according to a new open-access study published in Biodiversity...

Chlamydomonas chlororibosome architecture mapped by cryo-ET and purified ribosome cryo-EM A new report in Nature Plants combines in situ cryo-electron...

Akkermansia muciniphila, the gut bacterium often linked to metabolic and immune balance, has long intrigued researchers because it thrives on...

Insect wings are packed with sensory equipment, but the question of whether moths could truly “smell” with their wings has...

For thousands of years, silk has been prized for its remarkable strength, luster, and versatility—yet the biochemical choreography that converts...

Aging skeletal muscle often weakens early, limiting repair after injury and contributing to stiffness, fat infiltration, and loss of fast-twitch...

Severe fever with thrombocytopenia syndrome (SFTS), driven by SFTS virus, can trigger life-threatening systemic inflammation, yet targeted host-directed therapies have...

Saber-toothed cats (Smilodon fatalis) from the La Brea Tar Pits preserve more than just bones—they also retain a medical record...

Influenza A virus is infamous for its speed—yet the molecular choreography inside infected cells is still being uncovered. In a...

Mesencephalic astrocyte-derived neurotrophic factor (MANF) is a widely expressed, non-canonical neurotrophic protein in the brain. While prior studies suggest MANF...