A genetic suppressor screen identifies RdDM to be the major pathway for repeat expansion-induced epigenetic silencing. a, Phenotypes (denoted by their original screen identifiers) of the isolated suppressors compared to Bur-0. The irregularly impaired leaves are marked by white arrows in the Bur-0 wild type. Scale bars, 2 cm. b, Relative IIL1 expression levels in genetic … Read more
a) Schematic of the processes that occur following photon absorption (equation 1), starting from point 1 and proceeding to point 4. b) Schematic of measurement approach—a gold flake is excited from above and below, and the photoluminescence signal is recorded from the same bottom side in both measurements. c) Wavelength dependence of the ratio between … Read more
Infographic highlights the area of study and findings of the Abyssal Limb of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). Credit: Nicole Bozkurt, University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science. Analysis of mooring observations and hydrographic data suggest the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation deep water limb in the North Atlantic has weakened. … Read more
Mount Ruang erupted nearly a dozen times in 24 hours, stirring a spectacular mix of fiery orange lava, a towering ash column and volcanic lightning. Indonesian authorities were on alert Friday for more eruptions from a remote island volcano that forced thousands to evacuate this week, as nearby residents began clearing debris after molten rocks … Read more
This map shows three back-to-back Atmospheric Rivers (ARs) making landfall over the U.S. West Coast. The map illustrates how much water vapor moves through the atmosphere at a given time and place, with color gradient legend ranging from yellow (less moisture) to dark purple (more moisture). Credit: Yang Zhou/Berkeley Lab In California’s 2022-2023 winter season, … Read more
Credit: Spanish National Research Council Animal and plant populations have been extensively studied, which has helped to elucidate ecosystem processes and evolutionary adaptations. However, this has not been the case with microbial populations, due to the impossibility of isolating, culturing and analyzing the genetic content of the different species and their individuals in the laboratory. … Read more
First author Emily Spurgeon tagging a juvenile great white shark. Credit: Patrick Rex Remember #BabyShark? And no, this was not the very catchy song for kids that took the internet by storm. Earlier this year, social media was abuzz with stunning footage of a newborn great white shark, captured by a flying drone. Now, marine … Read more
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain While social psychology has long been interested in learning more about how one’s moral values relate to one’s political views, most of the research to date has used quite the same perspective. So far, these studies would rather rely on one’s self-identification on the liberal-conservative or left-right political spectrum. Over the … Read more
Researchers demonstrated that the processing of the protein TRBP enhances apoptosis, reducing interferon (IFN) signaling during viral infection. Credit: Tomoko Takahashi (Saitama University/The University of Tokyo) and Kumiko Ui-Tei (The University of Tokyo) Researchers have revealed the regulatory mechanism of a specific protein that plays a key role in balancing the immune response triggered by … Read more
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain The Bike Bus movement has emerged as a powerful tool to promote road safety, sustainability and community. According to a global survey carried out by the Institute of Environmental Science and Technology of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (ICTA-UAB), the phenomenon has gained momentum globally in recent years, with more than … Read more
