10 – 16 July 2017
How sunlight might have jump-started life on Earth
Ultraviolet radiation may have triggered the first reaction that led to iron-sulfur clusters, a key component of metabolism in all living creatures. Find source
Cellular thermometer discovered
Scientists have identified a mechanism that allows cells to adapt their gene expression program to very small changes in temperature. Find source
Forensic Scientists Recover Human DNA from Mosquitoes
Human blood extracted from mosquitoes remains viable for DNA analysis up to two days after feeding, new research shows. Find source
Bacteria never swim alone
Researchers have now shown that algae and bacteria form flocks at very low concentrations of individuals, a finding that could increase understanding of how the organisms infect. Find source
A mammoth task: How do we decide which species to resurrect?
The resurrection of vanished species — through cutting-edge technologies such as gene-editing — should be targeted towards recently extinct species rather than ancient ones, according to a conservation biologist. Find source
