A future vaccine providing protection against a wide range of coronaviruses that jump from their original animal hosts to humans — including SARS-CoV-2, the cause … SARS-CoV-2 protein targeted by immune cells also triggers response in bat coronavirusesRead more
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Ancestors of legionella bacteria infected cells two billion years ago
Researchers at Uppsala University have discovered that the ancestors of legionella bacteria infected eukaryotic cells as early as two billion years ago. It happened soon … Ancestors of legionella bacteria infected cells two billion years agoRead more
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Gruesome ‘Blood Worms’ Invaded a Dinosaur’s Leg Bone
Around 80 million years ago in what is now Brazil, a sick dinosaur limped along—but its days were numbered. Its leg bone was so diseased … Gruesome ‘Blood Worms’ Invaded a Dinosaur’s Leg BoneRead more
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Sun is likely an unaccounted source of the Earth’s water
A University of Glasgow-led international team of researchers including those from Curtin’s Space Science and Technology Centre (SSTC) found the solar wind, comprised of charged … Sun is likely an unaccounted source of the Earth’s waterRead more
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Deer may be reservoir for SARS-CoV-2
More than 80% percent of the white-tailed deer sampled in different parts of Iowa between December 2020 and January 2021 tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. The … Deer may be reservoir for SARS-CoV-2Read more
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50,000-Year-old Social Network Across Africa
Humans are social creatures, but little is known about when, how, and why different populations connected in the past. Answering these questions is crucial for … 50,000-Year-old Social Network Across AfricaRead more
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How Did Neanderthals and Other Ancient Humans Learn to Count?
Some 60,000 years ago, in what is now western France, a Neanderthal picked up a chunk of hyena femur and a stone tool and began … How Did Neanderthals and Other Ancient Humans Learn to Count?Read more
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Age of hotly debated skull from early human Homo erectus determined
A new study verifies the age and origin of one of the oldest specimens of Homo erectus — a very successful early human who roamed … Age of hotly debated skull from early human Homo erectus determinedRead more
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SARS-CoV-2 infection hijacks key cellular process, autophagy
The intricate biological process known as autophagy plays a vital role in keeping our cells healthy and functioning by sweeping up and recycling bits of … SARS-CoV-2 infection hijacks key cellular process, autophagyRead more