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Why Evolution Erased Dad’s Mitochondria

Research from CU Boulder highlights the critical role of paternal mitochondria elimination (PME) in embryo development. Delaying PME results in decreased ATP production, leading to embryonic lethality and physiological defects.
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Researchers Reactivate Dormant Neural Stem Cells in Fruit Flies

An international team of neuroscientists showed for the first time that modifying a protein that controls cell growth can reactivate dormant neural stem cells in fruit flies, offering new hope in the fight against neurological diseases.
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Bacteria Co-Exist in Biofilms But Will Go it Alone When Overcrowded

Bacteria can co-exist in biofilms but one species, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, migrates when the surface gets too crowded.
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High Potency Cannabis Alters Genes Tied to Energy and Immunity

Research reveals that high potency cannabis (THC ≥10%) leaves a distinct mark on DNA, affecting immune and energy function genes. This study suggests potential for DNA blood tests to identify cannabis users at risk of psychosis.
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Phytoplankton Use Inflation to Navigate Ocean Depths

Researchers have discovered that the bioluminescent phytoplankton Pyrocystis noctiluca can rapidly inflate, allowing them to float toward the surface of the ocean.
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Researchers Create “Skin in a Dish” To Study How Skin Forms

A study reveals a detailed atlas of prenatal human skin, uncovering how hair follicles form and the role of immune cells in scarless healing. This research could enhance regenerative medicine approaches.
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Dopamine’s Dual Roles in Movement and Reward Revealed

A study reveals that initiating movement relies on the slow activity of dopamine, while reward-oriented behaviors depend on rapid dopamine action. This distinction helps clarify how L-Dopa alleviates motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.
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Unraveling Protein Interactions in Cells

Researchers have developed an advanced technique to analyze protein interactions within cells, revealing that cellular stress significantly alters these interactions. The study demonstrates how this understanding could inform drug development.
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Ascorbic Acid Supplements: A Game Changer for Cartilage Regeneration

Researchers developed a method to enhance mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) for cartilage tissue regeneration by adding ascorbic acid during cell expansion. This study also highlights micro magnetic resonance relaxometry (µMRR) as a novel tool.
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Real-Time Observation of Organoids Made Possible Using Holotomography

A research team has developed an imaging technology using holotomography, allowing for real-time, high-resolution observation of living organoids. This innovative technique eliminates the need for fluorescent staining.
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