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“Our findings show where RNA editing takes place and which factors regulate it, allowing us to understand how RNA editing can be used to repair damaged genes," researchers explained.
The scientists created an algorithm that reconstructs the epigenetic landscape of ancient brains—chemical modifications to DNA that influence gene activity without altering its sequence.
"If we hadn't known that Delle was alone, we might have concluded that a group of at least three dolphins was engaged in various social interactions”.
“We also needed to test that our assumption works on much larger scales," said cosmologist Pauline Zarrouk.
The Heleocola had an estimated body mass similar to that of a modern muskrat.
Study participants who ate kimchi experienced a 2.6% reduction in body fat over three months.
Processing speed, working memory, and attention, slowed down during the astronauts’ time in orbit.
"When things go wrong, they go wrong with our cells first and foremost," said biologist Aviv Regev.
"We know that when people are stressed, they tend to gravitate towards high-fat foods," said Dr. Catarina Rendeiro.
Skiphosoura bavarica lived toward the end of the Jurassic Period and would have been one of the largest flyers in its ecosystem.