Discover the secret behind RNA Pol II termination: a scorpion-tail-shaped module in the Integrator complex that facilitates gene expression regulation. A groundbreaking study by @isaac_fianu & team in @Nature #Genetics #ScienceNews

The James Webb Space Telescope has detected aromatic hydrocarbon emissions in a young galaxy, suggesting star formation dominates infrared emission, not black hole accretion. This reveals complex localized processes within early galaxies. #

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Chromosomal instability in cancer can cause epigenetic changes, leading to abnormal gene activity. This is due to chromosomes being trapped in micronuclei, disrupting normal histone modifications. #CancerResearch #Epigenetics #ChromosomalIn

Researchers reveal a cellular surveillance system that protects mitochondria from protein damage. It uses two signals, mtROS and c-mtProt, to activate a response that restores protein balance. #CellBiology #Mitochondria #ProteinBalance

Scientists have proven the existence of chiral phonons in quartz using X-ray scattering. This discovery opens up new possibilities in condensed matter physics. #Physics #ChiralPhonons #Quartz

Major earthquakes on the southern San Andreas Fault likely triggered by high water levels in ancient Lake Cahuilla. Hydrologic loads increase stress on fault lines, potentially causing seismic activity. #Earthquake #Geology

People globally believe morality is declining, a belief held for 70+ years. However, studies show this perception is an illusion, influenced by biased exposure and memory. #MoralDecline #PerceptionVsReality

Complex life on Earth flourished later than thought, with eukaryotic life appearing in marine sediments 1,600-800 million years ago. This discovery challenges previous molecular clock estimates. #Evolution #Eukaryotes #EarthHistory

New study reveals an intracellular agonist, PCO371, that selectively activates G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) without causing adverse effects. This could pave the way for new drug development. #GPCRs #DrugDevelopment

Fast solar wind originates from 'coronal holes' on the Sun, powered by magnetic energy. The Parker Solar Probe provides evidence for the interchange reconnection mechanism, with the wind driven by plasma pressure and radial Alfvénic flow bu

New study shows break-induced replication, a DNA repair mechanism, uses SNM1A nuclease to handle complex DNA structures and ensure processivity. This contributes to telomere lengthening. #DNARepair #Genetics

Life history strategies can optimize species' survival when competing for a single resource. This could explain why co-existing species often have complementary life strategies. #Biodiversity #Ecology

Researchers explore quantum phenomena in InAs/GaSb wells, finding a new quantum phase with long-range entanglement. This could open new research directions in topological and correlated bosonic systems. #QuantumPhysics #TopologicalOrder

Study finds that early-formed asteroids, not chondritic bodies, are major building blocks of terrestrial planets like Earth and Mars. This discovery helps understand planet formation mechanisms and timescales. #PlanetFormation #Asteroids

CRISPR systems use a trimmer-integrase to maintain genome integrity by distinguishing self from non-self DNA. This process involves DNA capture, trimming, and integration. #CRISPR #GenomeIntegrity

New study shows eukaryotes, complex cells in humans, evolved from Asgard archaea, specifically the Hodarchaeales order. This evolution involved more gene duplication and fewer gene loss events. #Evolution #CellBiology #Genomics

The nervous system plays a key role in cancer development and progression. It can regulate cancer growth and even be manipulated by cancer. Understanding this interaction could lead to new therapies. #CancerResearch #NeuroscienceOfCancer

Quantum computing shows promise despite noise issues. Experiments on a 127-qubit processor show accurate results, even without fault-tolerant circuits. This suggests quantum computing's utility even in its early stages. #QuantumComputing #T

The RAD51B-RAD51C-RAD51D-XRCC2 complex plays a key role in DNA repair and cancer prevention. It stimulates the assembly of RAD51 filaments, crucial for DNA repair. #CancerResearch #DNARepair

Evidence of a 200-year-old flare from the Milky Way's black hole, Sgr A*, found through X-ray polarization. This suggests it once shone as bright as a Seyfert galaxy. #Space #BlackHole #MilkyWay

New study reveals a method to improve efficiency of formamidinium lead iodide perovskite in photovoltaics by avoiding undesirable phases during crystallization, achieving 25.4% power-conversion efficiency. #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy