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Bacillus velezensis protects a plant from fungal attack

Unlock Nature's Pharmacy: How Bacillus velezensis Can Revolutionize Agriculture

Dive into the world of Bacillus velezensis GQJK49, a groundbreaking bacterium with antifungal properties that could transform the future of agriculture. Learn how this natural solution can protect crops, reduce reliance on chemical pesticides, and foster healthier ecosystems.

Neutron particle passing through tungsten slits, plasma fusion reactor.

Neutron Imaging: How Scientists Are Peering Inside Fusion Reactions

Explore how scientists are using the ODIN neutron imager at Sandia's Z facility to understand and optimize fusion reactions, paving the way for cleaner energy sources. Learn about the challenges, innovative solutions, and future possibilities in neutron imaging.

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Is the Impact Factor Impacting You? Why Scientists Are Ditching This Metric

For years, the Impact Factor (IF) has been the gold standard for judging a journal's importance. But is it really a fair measure? Learn why many researchers and organizations are now questioning its value and exploring new ways to assess scientific impact.

Illustration of a Kv7.2 potassium channel with phosphorylation and methylation markers.

Unlocking Brain Health: How Phosphorylation and Methylation Impact Key Potassium Channels

Explore the groundbreaking discoveries about phosphorylation and methylation's role in regulating Kv7.2 potassium channels, essential for brain health. Learn how these modifications could unlock new treatments for epilepsy and other neurological disorders.

Colorful fish swimming through a DNA strand, representing genetic diversity and transposable elements.

Unlocking Fish Genomes: How Transposable Elements Could Revolutionize Understanding of Vertebrate Evolution

Discover how FishTEDB is changing the game in genetics, offering a comprehensive look at fish genomes and transposable elements, potentially unlocking new understandings of vertebrate evolution and genetic research.

Healthy sow udder with nursing piglets.

Sow Udder Health: How Morphology Impacts Piglet Survival

Discover how sow udder morphology influences piglet survival rates and overall farm productivity. Learn about the latest research and genetic factors.

Cell interior with colorful, glowing microtubules

The Tubulin Code: How Your Cells Build Functional Microtubule Mosaics

Explore how cells leverage tubulin diversity—a combinatorial code—to regulate microtubule interactions, influencing everything from cargo transport to cell division. Dive into the mechanisms that build and maintain complex microtubule mosaics.

Surreal illustration of a neural network inside a brain.

Unlocking the Brain's Secrets: How Advanced Simulations are Revolutionizing Neuroscience

Delve into the innovative world of brain simulations, where new models are helping scientists understand complex brain functions and develop better treatments for neurological disorders.

DNA and piglet intertwined to represent accurate diagnosis and healthy livestock.

Decoding Deadly Swine Disease: How New PCR Tests Are Revolutionizing Diagnosis

Discover how cutting-edge PCR assays are transforming the fight against Glässer's disease in pigs, providing rapid, serotype-specific identification for better prevention and control.

Surreal illustration of biaryl sultam synthesis using visible light.

Unlocking Molecular Potential: How New Chemical Reactions are Shaping the Future of Medicine and Materials

Discover how a novel chemical process, leveraging visible-light-promoted denitrogenative cyclization, is revolutionizing the creation of biaryl sultams, opening doors to groundbreaking advancements in pharmaceuticals and material science.

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