Life Sciences Origin of life: How microbes laid the foundation for complex cells Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments discovered gene fragments that indicated a new and previously undiscovered form of microbes. With computer assistance, the researchers assembled these fragments like puzzle pieces to compile the entire genome. It was only then that they realised they were […] Written by Admin March 22, 2025March 22, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Scientists reexamine 47-year-old fossil and discover a new Jurassic sea monster Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile from Germany’s world-renowned Posidonia Shale fossil beds, expanding our understanding of prehistoric ocean ecosystems that existed nearly 183 million years ago. The newly classified species, named Plesionectes longicollum (“long-necked near-swimmer”), represents a previously unknown type of plesiosauroid — the group of long-necked marine reptiles that […] Written by Admin August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Arc spreads Crumbs: Spatial restriction of tissue invagination to form a thin epithelial tube In this issue, Kim et al. (https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.202409078) report that the scaffold protein Arc acts through Crumbs to spatially restrict where actomyosin-based apical constriction occurs across the invaginating Drosophila salivary gland. This restriction is needed for a long, thin tube to form. Written by Admin August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Scientists reexamine 47-year-old fossil and discover a new Jurassic sea monster Paleontologists have identified a new species of ancient marine reptile from Germany’s world-renowned Posidonia Shale fossil beds, expanding our understanding of prehistoric ocean ecosystems that existed nearly 183 million years ago. The newly classified species, named Plesionectes longicollum (“long-necked near-swimmer”), represents a previously unknown type of plesiosauroid — the group of long-necked marine reptiles that […] Written by Admin August 5, 2025August 5, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Arc spreads Crumbs: Spatial restriction of tissue invagination to form a thin epithelial tube In this issue, Kim et al. (https://doi.org/10.1083/jcb.202409078) report that the scaffold protein Arc acts through Crumbs to spatially restrict where actomyosin-based apical constriction occurs across the invaginating Drosophila salivary gland. This restriction is needed for a long, thin tube to form. Written by Admin August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
The global nappy poonami This vast growth has largely come from aggressive marketing in the Global South, often in countries whose infrastructure struggles to deal with the sudden surge in plastic waste. Trained Indonesia, for example, produces more marine detritus than any other country but China. A World Bank study of pollution in the rivers passing through its main cities found […] Written by brendan August 4, 2025August 4, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
