Phage’s deep pockets
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In a new study published today in Nature, scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science, together with colleagues at Sheba Medical Center and the Mayo Clinic, present the first genetic atlas of a healthy human liver at a resolution of 2 microns. The findings show that the division of labor in the human liver differs from that of other mammals and is more extensive than previously recognized, helping explain why certain regions of the liver are particularly vulnerable to fatty liver disease.
Fruit volume in Chinese flowering plants is largely shaped by evolutionary relationships, but warmer climates weaken this phylogenetic constraint, highlighting the context‑dependent role of evolutionary history in plant reproductive traits.
The results suggest that chaperone-mediated autophagy, a cellular ‘selective cleaning’ system, could become a new therapeutic target. The study, published in Acta Neuropathologica Communications, was conducted using human tissues from clinical trials and opens new avenues for the development of treatments to slow the progression of ALS.
Researchers use a light-activated protein to illuminate when embryos can cope with disruptions to cell division.
Differences in brain connectivity are linked to several neurodevelopmental disorders, yet scientists still struggle to determine what changes are shared or unique to each condition. A new study analyzing brain scans from more than 2,100 individuals reveals a common pattern of disrupted neural connectivity across autism, ADHD, and schizophrenia. The research also identifies distinct molecular and cellular signatures for each disorder, offering insight into how complex psychiatric conditions arise from overlapping yet different biological mechanisms.