sciencedaily.com / .sciencedaily-com / Page 8

Mitochondria don't just generate energy--they also carefully organize their own DNA in a surprisingly elegant way. Scientists have discovered that a long-overlooked phenomenon called "mitochondrial pearling," where mitochondria briefly form bead-like ...

Spending time with close companions might do more than strengthen bonds--it could also reshape your gut bacteria. In a study of island birds, those with stronger social ties shared more gut microbes, especially types that require direct contact to .. ...

Public restrooms might seem like a germ nightmare, but the real risks aren't always where you think. While toilet seats can carry bacteria, viruses, and even parasite traces, studies show they're often cleaner than high-touch surfaces like door ...

Africa's forests have undergone a shocking reversal, switching from carbon absorbers to carbon emitters after 2010. Researchers found that heavy deforestation in tropical regions has led to massive biomass losses, far outweighing any gains from ...

Scientists have developed a new way to fight gum disease without wiping out the mouth's helpful bacteria--a major shift from traditional treatments. Instead of killing everything, this targeted approach blocks only the harmful microbes that drive ...

New research reveals that obesity affects men and women in surprisingly different ways. Men are more likely to develop harmful abdominal fat and signs of liver stress, while women show higher inflammation and cholesterol levels. These differences ...

Gray whales are beginning to break their long-established migration patterns, venturing into risky new territory like San Francisco Bay as climate change disrupts their Arctic food supply. But this unexpected detour is proving deadly: nearly one in . ...

Light doesn't just help plants grow--it may also quietly hold them back. Researchers have uncovered a surprising mechanism where light strengthens the "glue" between a plant's outer skin and its inner tissues. This tighter bond, driven by a compound ...

In the pursuit of powerful and stable quantum computers, researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, have developed the theory for an entirely new quantum system - based on the novel concept of 'giant superatoms'. This breakthrough ...

For years, scientists believed our lifespan was mostly shaped by environment and chance, with genetics playing only a minor role. But a new study from the Weizmann Institute flips that idea on its head, revealing that genes may actually account for . ...