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Ancient viruses hidden in genes can play an important role in addiction
An unusual version of retrovirus that lies between genes involved in chemical reactions in the brain is found more often in addicts than the rest of the population.
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Scientists have found ways to use genetically modified rice to prevent HIV
According to the World Health Organization, by the end of 2017, about 37 million people have contracted HIV globally.
Biology
When bacteria become 'allies' help people clean the air
Recently, a team at Northwestern University has identified two proteins in methanotrophic bacteria that can exploit heavy metals from the environment and consume greenho…
Biology
The way the flowers know it is time to hatch
Flowering of many plants begins with awareness of the length of the day, occurring in leaves. Some flowers bloom in short days and others bloom when days are long.
Biology
The newly discovered giant virus can change our definition of viruses
In an article in Nature Communications, scientists said they have discovered two new strains of giant viruses in Brazil.
Biology
New genetic modification method helps plants lose water less than 25%
US scientists have studied a simple genetic modification method that helps plants lose 25% less water than normal.
Biology
Semi-artificial microorganisms - New breakthrough in molecular biology
These bases - denoted by 4 letters G, C, A and T - are present in DNA molecules and used by every living organism to guide protein synthesis.
Biology
The idea of super-plants is awarded the
This is a prestigious award awarded annually to scientists created by Silicon Valley leaders.
Biology
Poor nutrient food due to global warming
By 2050 there will be 150 million people worldwide are at risk of falling into protein deficiency directly related to the increase in CO2 in the atmosphere.
Biology
Amazingly discovered the blood group of plants
Do plants have types of blood? A Japanese botanist claims to have. He studied more than 500 plant varieties (closed seeds) and bare seeds saw 60 varieties of blood type…
Biology
The virus is a living creature and it shares its ancestors with modern cells
The virus is a living creature, and in the old days it also has cells like bacteria, fungi, plants and even animals today. That was the surprising conclusion of scientis…
Biology
Reveal the unique way of
Despite the seemingly unmoving appearance, trees still act as fathers and mothers for their children, according to a new study.
Biology
Detection of spider silk formation mechanism
Spider silk is a very special material, it is lightweight and highly elastic but stronger than steel.
Biology
Use flies to turn waste into food for pets
According to a reporter in Pretoria, AgriProtein recently started construction of a fly farm on the first industrial scale in Cape Town, South Africa.
Biology
Trees can also turn into
For the first time, scientists have discovered how parasitic bacteria can turn plants into living corpses, like in animals.