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Why eukaryotes, not bacteria, evolved complex multicellularity

Prokaryotic single-celled organisms, the ancestors of modern-day bacteria and archaea, are the most ancient form of life on our planet, first appearing roughly 3.5 billion years ago. The first eukaryotic cells appeared around 1–1.5 billion years la.....»»

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Evolved in the lab, found in nature: Uncovering hidden pH sensing abilities in microbial cultures

In a study led by Sarah Worthan, Ph.D., a postdoctoral researcher in the Behringer Lab at Vanderbilt University, scientists have successfully evolved microbial cultures that possess the ability to sense pH changes, enabling rapid responses to environ.....»»

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Research proposes theory to model interplay of personal and social beliefs

The beliefs we hold develop from a complex dance between our internal and external lives. Our personal-level cognition and our relationships with others work in concert to shape our views of the world and influence how likely we are to update those v.....»»

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Independent origins of frog glue and its role in predator evasion

Skin-secreted adhesives, or glues, are highly effective defense adaptations that have evolved recurrently in a small number of amphibians. From an ecological standpoint, this rapidly solidifying material—essentially, a sticky slime—encumbers the.....»»

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Opnova emerges from stealth with $3.75 million in funding

Opnova announced its official launch, introducing an agentic AI platform designed to close the automation gap in complex operational workflows. Backed by $3.75 million in pre-seed funding co-led by Faber, ScaleX, and Preface Ventures, Opnova is set t.....»»

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Plant pathogen battle: A tomato protein"s dual role in defense and susceptibility

Tomatoes, a staple crop worldwide, are increasingly threatened by biotic stressors such as viruses, fungi, and bacteria, with the effects worsening under climate change. These challenges lead to reduced yields and compromised nutritional quality, hig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Forescout for OT Security secures OT, IoT, and IT hybrid environments

Forescout announced its new SaaS Operational Technologies (OT) solution. Forescout for OT Security is a security solution that allows organizations to secure complex, heterogeneous OT, IoT/IoMT, and IT environments whether they are fully in cloud, co.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Reducing floodplain development doesn"t need to be complex, say researchers

A paper, titled "How local governments avoid floodplain development through consistent implementation of routine municipal ordinances, plans, and programs," published in Oxford Open Climate Change uncovers evidence suggesting that, contrary to expect.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Bioengineers create new substrate to study wood-decomposing enzyme

Researchers want to transform the natural and abundant resource wood into useful materials, and central to that is a molecular machine found in fungi that decomposes the complex raw material into its basic components......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 19th, 2024

Greenhouse gains: Cucumbers genetic upgrade through innovative pollen tech

Genetic modification in horticultural crops, particularly within the Cucurbitaceae family, is often hindered by complex tissue culture requirements and environmental pressures such as climate change. Traditional transformation techniques, like Agroba.....»»

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Harmless strain of E. coli bacteria may be able to prevent urinary tract infections

Researchers from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and the College of Engineering are collaborating on a project that uses harmless strains of E. coli bacteria to disrupt the bacteria responsible for urinary.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Ocean waves grow way beyond known limits, new research finds

Scientists have discovered that ocean waves may become far more extreme and complex than previously imagined......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Scientists identify 18 bacterial strains to treat antibiotic-resistant gut infections

Antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections often occur in patients with chronic inflammatory intestinal conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, and in patients who have taken antibiotics for a long time. Gram-negative bacteria such as Enteroba.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 18th, 2024

Zirconium metals under extreme conditions found to deform in surprisingly complex ways

Materials are crucial to modern technology, especially those used in extreme environments like nuclear energy systems and military applications. These materials need to withstand intense pressure, temperature and corrosion. Understanding their lattic.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Computational tool can pinpoint causal relationships from complex biological data

Researchers have developed a tool that provides new insights into cause-and-effect relationships between cells and how these change over time......»»

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Do bacteria age?

Any organism that lives, grows and reproduces must also age. People often think of aging in the physical sense—gray hair, slowed movements and wrinkles—but aging fundamentally occurs on a molecular level, inside of cells......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 17th, 2024

Complex dynamics of 2024 M 7.6 Noto Hanto earthquake in Japan—the long-lasting swarm and its immediate foreshocks

A study published in the journal Earthquake Research Advances sheds light on the relationship between the 2024 magnitude 7.6 Noto Hanto earthquake and a sizable earthquake swarm that began beneath Japan's Noto Peninsula in November 2020......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Pinpointing the key size for rapid tropical cyclone intensification

Accurately predicting how rapidly tropical cyclones (TCs) will intensify is a significant challenge due to the complex processes involved. Limited observations show that smaller TCs tend to intensify faster, suggesting a simple linear relationship be.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Sourcepoint helps companies mitigate vulnerabilities across various privacy regulations

Sourcepoint announced significant enhancements to its compliance monitoring suite. These solutions are designed to help companies navigate the increasingly complex landscape of digital privacy laws and mitigate risks associated with the growing trend.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

eBook: Navigating compliance with a security-first approach

As cyberattacks escalate, more regulations are being introduced to help protect organizations and their customers’ data. This has resulted in a complex web of legislation with which companies in the private sector must comply. It can be challenging.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsSep 16th, 2024

Soil pH drives microbial community composition: Study shows how bacteria work together to thrive in difficult conditions

Though a founding concept of ecology suggests that the physical environment determines where organisms can survive, modern scientists have suspected there is more to the story of how microbial communities form in the soil......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 13th, 2024