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By analyzing bacterial data, researchers have discovered thousands of rare new CRISPR systems that have a range of functions and could enable gene editing, diagnostics and more.

Signals from the environment set off a cascade of changes that affect different genes in different ways. Researchers have developed a machine learning approach called FUN-PROSE to predict how genes react to different environmental conditions.

A new bacteriocin that can inhibit antibiotic-resistant bacteria has been found in a common skin bacterium. The researchers hope it can be developed into a new medicine for infections that have no effective treatment.

Armed with its own eyes, antennae, and swimming bristles, the posterior body part detaches for spawning. UTokyo scientists revealed its developmental mechanism for the first time.

Within the European Union, caviar, the famously fancy delicacy, can only legally be sourced from farmed sturgeon. Yet, according to a new study, it seems much of the caviar sold in Eastern Europe is sourced from wild fish, illegally.

A new analysis sheds light on the molecular processes involved when a carnivorous species of fungus known as Arthrobotrys oligospora senses, traps and consumes a worm.

While studying Eptesicus serotinus – the serotine bat – researchers at the University of Lausanne made a surprise discovery: it had a peculiarly large penis.

Quantum computing has brought new insights to the study of gene regulatory networks, discovering new links between genes that scientists have been unable to detect previously.

Researchers used satellites to measure both photosynthetic activity and aerosol pollution in Europe, demonstrating that plants capture more carbon on the weekends when industrial production is decreased, and fewer people commute.

Researchers have developed the most comprehensive genome coverage of North American bison, revealing the gene responsible for albinism in bison.