Ten years ago, nobody knew that Asgard archaea even existed. In 2015, however, researchers examining deep-sea sediments ...

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Researchers have identified a previously unknown bacterial protein, the structure of which is being used in the design of protein nanoparticles for the targeted delivery of anticancer drugs to tumors.

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A new part of an ocean plant cell has been discovered that might revolutionize farming one day. The structure can take ...

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Discover the science behind premature aging, from sun damage and oxidative stress to poor sleep and nutrition, plus ...