Cell movement is fundamental to the development of multicellular organisms. Whether it’s the formation of tissues, the development of organs, or processes like wound healing, the ability of cells to…
Author: Muhammad Tuhin
The Mystery of Microbial “Breathing”
Oxygen is essential for most living organisms, fueling cellular processes by acting as the final electron acceptor in the chain of reactions that convert nutrients into energy. This essential process…
DNA and RNA Epigenetics Work Together
Our genes contain all the instructions our bodies need to function properly. They encode information essential for everything from cell growth to immune response, determining not just the type of…
Freshwater Crisis: 24% of Species at Risk of Extinction
Freshwater ecosystems, which cover less than 1% of Earth’s surface, play an indispensable role in sustaining life on our planet. They provide essential resources such as drinking water, irrigation, flood…
Dual-Reactor System Converts CO2 into Single-Cell Protein for Food and Feed
A team of engineers from several institutions in China has developed an innovative dual-reactor system that could serve as a potential solution to two critical global challenges: climate change and…
Exploring the Historical Significance of the Alexander Mosaic
In 333 BCE, an epic battle unfolded near the small Pinarus River, now lying on the modern-day borders of Turkey and Syria. Known as the Battle of Issus, it was…
Mapping the Role of Interleukin-1 in Brain Function and Disease
Interleukin-1 (IL-1) is a potent cytokine, or signaling molecule, that plays a critical role in regulating immune responses, inflammation, and maintaining homeostasis in both healthy and diseased states. Although IL-1…
Antibodies Targeting Immune Complexes Discovered in Response to HIV Vaccines
Many vaccines work by introducing a part of a virus or its protein to the body, allowing the immune system to recognize it as foreign and produce long-lasting antibodies. These…
New Hope for Rare Liver Cancer in Young People
Fibrolamellar hepatocellular carcinoma (FLC) is an exceptionally rare form of liver cancer, mounting an unexpected and intense attack on children, adolescents, and young adults. Unlike many cancers that present with…
Global Evaluation of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease Risk Models in People Living with HIV
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) stands as the world’s leading cause of both morbidity and mortality, with an increased threat to vulnerable populations such as people living with HIV (PWH). Despite the…
Exploring the Uncharted World of Microbial Genomic Diversity
The complexity and biodiversity of microbial life are vast, yet still largely underexplored, particularly in terms of genomic diversity. Researchers from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI),…
Gravitational Waves as the Seeds of Cosmic Structure
New research has introduced an intriguing alternative theory to one of cosmology’s most puzzling questions: what laid down the seeds for the formation of the universe’s large-scale structure? A team…
New Model Predicts the Sun’s Eruptive Behavior
The Sun, an immense and powerful sphere of gas, is the driving force behind many phenomena that impact our solar system, including the behavior of charged particles in space. At…
Accelerating Rockfall Rates in the Mont-Blanc Massif Linked to Climate Change-Induced Permafrost Degradation
The Little Ice Age, which spanned from the early 14th to the mid-19th century, was a period of significant cooling, with global temperatures dropping by up to 2°C, particularly in…
Climate Change Disrupts Groundwater Purification, Increasing Contamination Risks
Extreme climate events, such as intense rainfall and prolonged droughts, are increasingly endangering groundwater quality and stability worldwide. This phenomenon, particularly notable when rainfall bypasses natural purification processes in the…
Permafrost: The Sleeping Giant of Climate Change
The Arctic is warming at an alarming rate, with far-reaching consequences for the global climate system. This region, home to vast expanses of permafrost, is experiencing significant changes as rising…
Direct Measurement of Soil Carbon Offers Reliable Evidence for Carbon Storage in Croplands
The ability to directly measure soil carbon, rather than relying solely on predictive models, offers a more accurate and reliable means of assessing carbon storage in croplands, according to a…
Ultrafast Laser Pulses Drive Ferroelectric Materials into Novel Metastable States
The materials we encounter in our everyday life are as varied as their functions. A dry material can make an excellent fire starter, whereas a soft material is well-suited for…
Nonlinear Chiral Metasurfaces Enable All-to-Circular Polarization Upconversion
Circularly polarized light—where the electric field of light spirals in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction as it travels—has become integral to several advanced applications, including in medical imaging, optical communications,…
The Unexpected Link Between Relativity and Superconductivity
Special relativity, first articulated by Albert Einstein in the early 20th century, fundamentally altered the way we understand space, time, and the very fabric of the universe. While this theory…