Biologists discover human-infecting parasite produces sterile soldiers like ants and termites

Biologists discover human-infecting parasite produces sterile soldiers like ants and termites

New research from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds a tiny freshwater parasite known to cause health problems in humans defends its colonies with a class of soldiers that cannot reproduce. New research from scientists at UC San Diego’s Scripps Institution of Oceanography finds a tiny freshwater parasite known to cause health…

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Method can analyze individual, still-living cells that may contain biomarkers for cancer and other deadly diseases

Method can analyze individual, still-living cells that may contain biomarkers for cancer and other deadly diseases

The Ivanov Lab at Northeastern University is paving the way to a whole variety of diagnostic tests that are possible off of a single blood draw, including—someday—cancer. The Ivanov Lab at Northeastern University is paving the way to a whole variety of diagnostic tests that are possible off of a single blood draw, including—someday—cancer. Cell & Microbiology…

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Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly research opens the door to new crop varieties

Telomere-to-telomere genome assembly research opens the door to new crop varieties

Completely new crop varieties which can better withstand drought, salinity and pests are within reach thanks to international genomics research published today in Nature Genetics. Completely new crop varieties which can better withstand drought, salinity and pests are within reach thanks to international genomics research published today in Nature Genetics. Biotechnology Agriculture Phys.org – latest science and technology…

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Altering Consciousness with Advanced Meditation

Advanced meditation is changing how we think about consciousness. Hear neuroscience researcher Matthew Sacchet explain his journey to studying what happens to the brain during a deeper engagement with meditation.  Advanced meditation is changing how we think about consciousness. Hear neuroscience researcher Matthew Sacchet explain his journey to studying what happens to the brain during…

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