A team of researchers from Brigham Young University has solved the mystery of Haumea's origin by re-evaluating assumptions about its formation. By considering the dwarf planet in the context of the broader solar system creation, they proposed a new explanation that explains why Haumea is one of the fastest spinning objects and covered ...
SourceBrigham Young University·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 27, 2022
Eukaryotes emerged in an anoxic environment in the ocean, and their mitochondria-bearing cells likely resulted from a merger between archaea and bacteria. This finding contradicts the long-held view that oxygenation of Earth's surface environment led to eukaryogenesis.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 27, 2022
A mathematical model reveals that spontaneous symmetry breaking in chemical reactions leads to homochirality, optimizing energy harvesting from the environment. This phenomenon could explain how life developed on primordial Earth and has implications for the synthesis of chiral drug molecules.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalNature Communications·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 26, 2022
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The University of Otago has created the first strontium isoscape for Aotearoa New Zealand, allowing researchers to pinpoint biological material to distinct geographical regions. This innovation enables better prediction of unknown materials' origin, benefiting industries and research
SourceUniversity of Otago·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeContent analysis·DateApr 13, 2022
New research suggests diverse microbial life existed on Earth at least 3.75 billion years ago, dating back to a time when the planet was still forming. The study, led by UCL researchers, analyzed ancient rock formations and found evidence of complex structures that could not have been created through chemical reactions alone.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalScience Advances·TypeImaging analysis·DateApr 13, 2022
A multidisciplinary team analyzed ancient DNA from the Carpathian Basin to reveal clues about the Avars' origins. The research found that the Avar elites had ancestry from Northeast Asia and the North Caucasus, suggesting a rapid trans-Eurasian migration
SourceMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology·JournalCell·DateApr 1, 2022
Researchers validated the origin of mantle eclogites through Zn-, Mg- and O-isotope analysis, supporting the magmatic model. Type II eclogites formed through kinetic isotopic fractionation of melt-peridotite reaction, resulting in heavy Zn and light Mg isotope enrichment.
SourceUniversity of Science and Technology of China·JournalGeology·DateApr 1, 2022
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Astronomers have found clues to the origin of fast radio bursts (FRBs) by analyzing polarization patterns. The team's findings suggest that every repeating FRB source is surrounded by a highly magnetized dense plasma, producing different rotation of the polarization angle as a function of frequency.
SourceUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas·JournalScience·TypeObservational study·DateMar 18, 2022
Researchers analyzed polarized properties of five repeating FRB sources using FAST and GBT, revealing systematic frequency evolution and rotation measure scattering. This unified description indicates complex environments around bursting sources, including supernova remnants or plasma near massive blackholes.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience·DateMar 17, 2022
Recurrent novae outbursts in binary systems accelerate protons to high energies, suggesting a Hadronic origin of gamma-ray emission. The expanding shock wave from RS Oph's outburst efficiently accelerated protons to gigaelectron volt and teraelectronvolt energies.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateMar 10, 2022
Ancient artworks from Minoan civilization of ancient Greece depict domesticated saffron, suggesting cultivation around 1600 BCE. Genetic studies support this origin, placing the modern saffron crocus with its three genomes as a result of natural selection in Bronze Age Greece.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Plant Science·TypeLiterature review·DateMar 8, 2022
Researchers detected dimethyl ether, the largest molecule identified in a planet-forming disc, using ALMA in Chile. The discovery suggests that complex molecules like dimethyl ether are available to feed forming planets, shedding light on the origin of life.
SourceESO·JournalAstronomy and Astrophysics·DateMar 8, 2022
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Scientists observe atomic magnetic field and origin of magnetism in iron atoms using Magnetic-field-free Atomic-Resolution STEM (MARS) and Differential Phase Contrast (DPC) method. This breakthrough enables research and development of various magnetic materials and devices.
SourceJapan Science and Technology Agency·JournalNature·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 24, 2022
Researchers at Lund University mapped Ytterbium's origin to supernova explosions, revealing new opportunities for studying galaxy evolution. The study provides insight into the element's dual cosmic origins from heavy and regular stars.
A new study found significant variation in preterm birth rates among Black parents by region, country of origin, and nativity. Despite adjusting for socioeconomic, health, and behavior factors, the researchers suggest that racism and discrimination may be key drivers of these inequities.
SourceBoston University School of Medicine·JournalMaternal and Child Health Journal·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 18, 2022
A new varanid fossil from China reveals key features shared with the modern Varanus genus, suggesting a transition from ancient Varaniformes to Varanidae in Asia. The discovery sheds light on the evolutionary history of Varanidae and supports their Asian origin.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhilosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers led by Charles Carter will investigate how critical molecules interacted and evolved together, leading to the emergence of life on Earth billions of years ago. They aim to characterize an ancestral alphabet and establish how it grew into the twenty-letter coding alphabet used in genes.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·DateFeb 14, 2022
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A research team led by Dr. Serge Krasnokutski has discovered a reaction pathway that can form peptide chains under cosmic conditions without water. This finding suggests that the origin of peptides could be extraterrestrial in nature, challenging the conventional assumption that life emerged on Earth.
SourceFriedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 10, 2022
A research team led by University of Adelaide found tangible evidence that Australian elapids arrived by sea rather than land. The study analyzed genomes of two Australian elapids and compared them to marine and semi-marine elapid sea snakes, finding similarities with marine life genes.
SourceUniversity of Adelaide·JournalGenes·DateFeb 9, 2022
A new study has revealed the dynamics of DNA replication 'licensing,' a process that regulates genome replication during cell division. The researchers found that heterochromatin regions are more susceptible to under-replication and DNA damage when the G1 phase is shortened, potentially leading to genomic instability in cancer cells.
SourceUniversity of North Carolina Health Care·JournalNucleic Acids Research·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 26, 2022
Researchers found that lipids can directly modulate RNA activity, enabling potential control over RNA-lipid interactions. This could provide insights into the origin of life and aid in synthetic biology.
SourceTechnische Universität Dresden·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateJan 25, 2022
A recent study suggests that a chemical compound called magnesium hydrosilicate, stable at high pressures and temperatures, could have stored water deep within the Earth's mantle during its violent early days. This finding has significant implications for understanding the origin of water on Earth and potentially habitable exoplanets.
SourceSkolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJan 25, 2022
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An international research team found that the use of digital sequence information is more complex than a one-way street, with many countries providing access to genetic resources and benefiting from data sharing
SourceLeibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research·JournalGigaScience·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJan 18, 2022
Two recent studies explain the origin of Fast Blue Optical Transients (FBOTs), such as AT 2018cow and SN 2018gep. The research teams propose that pulsational pair-instability of massive stars may cause variation among FBOTs, leading to a range of supernova luminosities.
SourceKavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·DateJan 18, 2022
A recent study has found that snake venoms and mammalian salivary proteins share a common origin, suggesting that the foundation for venom to evolve exists in both snakes and mammals. This discovery reveals that the line between venomous and non-venomous mammals is blurrier than previously thought.
SourceOkinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Graduate University·JournalBMC Biology·DateDec 22, 2021
Scientists suggest that possible lifeforms in Venus' clouds are producing ammonia, which neutralizes sulfuric acid and increases the pH of the clouds. This process makes the environment more tolerable to live in, despite being extremely acidic. The study proposes a biological origin for the ammonia, rather than non-biological sources.
SourceCardiff University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateDec 20, 2021
Researchers at HHU reconstructed LUCA's metabolism and found almost all chemical steps used by primordial life are energy-releasing reactions. The team identified the long-sought source of energy as hydrogen gas, which releases energy from within metabolism itself.
SourceHeinrich-Heine University Duesseldorf·JournalFrontiers in Microbiology·DateDec 13, 2021
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Researchers discovered peptide bonds can form in liquid sulphur dioxide, a breakthrough for understanding the origin of life. The findings suggest a volcanic environment could have supported peptide formation on early Earth.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature Communications·DateDec 10, 2021
A team of scientists successfully visualized the propagation path of electromagnetic waves from space to ground, revealing a 'straw-shaped' pathway. The study used data from multiple spacecraft and ground-based observatories to clarify the origin and spatial extent of these waves.
SourceKanazawa University·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateDec 8, 2021
Researchers at LMU and MPI-CBG demonstrate that gas bubbles within heated rock pores can facilitate the growth and division of membraneless coacervate microdroplets, potentially driving the evolution of life on Early Earth. The study suggests that these conditions could have led to the emergence of protocells, which are precursors to m...
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature Chemistry·DateDec 7, 2021
A new study led by York University reveals that Western Honey Bees originated in Western Asia, with genetic data suggesting a strong connection to this region. The research highlights the importance of understanding the origin and evolution of these vital pollinators to inform their management and conservation.
SourceYork University·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 3, 2021
A Michigan Medicine study combined genetic samples from patients of different ethnic backgrounds, identifying two new psoriasis genetic signals. The inclusion of South Asian subjects allowed researchers to pinpoint several genetic variations within HLA genes that are likely to play a causal role in psoriasis.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalHuman Genetics and Genomics Advances·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateDec 2, 2021
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A new study reveals how Earth's volatile elements, such as hydrogen, nitrogen, and carbon, were formed through a combination of deep Earth processes, oceans' formation, and meteor impacts. The research suggests that these elements played a crucial role in creating the habitable environment necessary for life to emerge.
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalScientific Reports·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 29, 2021
A study found that patients from ethnic minority groups had lower mortality rates compared to white British people. Patients from Indian, Pakistani, and other ethnic backgrounds were 16-30% less likely to die within one year of diagnosis.
SourceNational Cancer Research Institute·DateNov 8, 2021
Researchers found fatty acid compounds, GDGTs, and archaeol compounds in salt sediments of Qaidam Basin, a promising analog site for Mars exploration. The distribution of lipids provides important references for understanding Martian habitability.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateOct 29, 2021
Researchers discovered a new candidate for the sister group of eukaryotes, named Njordarchaeota. The analysis suggests that this group is closely related to eukaryotes and may have played a key role in their origin.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·DateOct 20, 2021
Two independent studies illuminate unexpected substructures in fundamental components of all matter. One study presents new evidence on the EMC effect by tagging spectator neutrons, offering direct insight into its origin. Meanwhile, a team from Fermilab found evidence that antimatter asymmetry plays a crucial role in nucleon properties.
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Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a model that can efficiently detect food fraud by analyzing oxygen isotope ratios. The model, which uses publicly available data on temperature, precipitation, and humidity, simulates the regions of origin for various plant products with high accuracy.
SourceUniversity of Basel·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 11, 2021
Scientists have developed a coacervate droplet that can replicate and evolve, providing a potential link between chemistry and biology. The research, published in Nature Communications, may help explain the emergence of the first living organisms on Earth.
SourceHiroshima University·JournalNature Communications·DateSep 27, 2021
A recent study using genome-wide data from 82 ancient individuals in central and southern Italy has clarified the origins of the enigmatic Etruscans. The results show that despite their unique cultural expressions, the Etruscans were closely related to their Italic neighbors, with genetic transformations associated with historical events.
SourceMax Planck Institute of Geoanthropology·JournalScience Advances·DateSep 24, 2021
Ancient DNA research has revealed multiple waves of introgression between archaic humans and modern humans, as well as genetic continuity with present-day populations. Genetic data support an origin of early modern humans in Africa, while Eurasian populations show several early human lineages.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience·DateSep 24, 2021
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New study finds that modern Japanese populations have a tripartite genetic origin, with contributions from Jomon hunter-gatherers, Yayoi farmers, and Kofun peoples. The analysis reveals a complex history of population dynamics, including assimilation rather than replacement during the agricultural transition.
SourceTrinity College Dublin·JournalScience Advances·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateSep 17, 2021
Reproductive complexity in plants arose in two pulses, corresponding to the origin of seeds (~375 million years ago) and flowers (~125 million years ago). These pulses are characterized by significant evolutionary innovations, including the diversification of flowering plants.
SourceAmerican Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)·JournalScience·DateSep 16, 2021
A new methodology, EMARS, was developed to directly identify the activity origin of Pt/Al2O3 industrial reforming catalyst by analyzing over 18,000 Pt atoms. The study found that density of supported Pt1 single atoms and Pt-Pt distance larger than 0.38 nm are correlated with aromatic production activity.
SourceDalian Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy Sciences·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateSep 10, 2021
Researchers have found a combination of basaltic rocks and natural heat flows that creates an optimal balance of magnesium and sodium ions, necessary for RNA's catalytic activity. This discovery sheds light on the origin of life, suggesting that RNA molecules played a crucial role in early biological processes.
SourceLudwig-Maximilians-Universität München·JournalNature Chemistry·DateAug 31, 2021
Researchers Chris Kempes and David Krakauer present a new three-layered framework to recognize life's full range of forms. By considering the space of possible materials, constraints, and optimization processes, they argue that life can originate multiple times, taking on diverse forms such as culture, computation, and forests.
SourceSanta Fe Institute·JournalJournal of Molecular Evolution·DateAug 16, 2021
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Scientists from Bigelow Laboratory discovered microorganisms in crustal rock beneath the Atlantic Ocean, using a new method to study them. The findings show that these microbes survive mostly off carbon from seawater, with some possibly using carbon monoxide for energy.
SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalmBio·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 3, 2021
A Korean research team has identified the origin of bifurcated current sheets in the Earth's magnetosphere through theoretical analysis and simulations. The study reveals that these sheets naturally bifurcate during equilibration, resolving a long-standing mystery.
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 20, 2021
A new study reveals genome duplication events in ancient gymnosperms led to the origin of pines and other conifers, enabling them to adapt to changing ecosystems. The research suggests that duplicated DNA gave rise to unique traits such as diverse cone structures and egglike roots.
SourceFlorida Museum of Natural History·JournalNature Plants·DateJul 19, 2021
The study reveals that Chlamydomonas reinhardtii undergoes mutations leading to the emergence of multicellular life. The experiment confirms a theory on the origin of multicellularity, where cell groups are better at reproduction and more likely to survive than single cells.
SourceUniversity of Konstanz·JournalNature Communications·DateJul 9, 2021
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Researchers at Kumamoto University discovered that muscles and satellite cells retain positional memory from fetal life, based on the expression pattern of the homeobox (Hox) gene cluster. This finding is expected to provide insights into the pathogenesis of muscle diseases and develop regenerative medicine.
SourceKumamoto University·JournalScience Advances·DateJul 6, 2021
The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina hosted a virtual symposium to discuss cancer research, particularly pancreatic cancer, and palliative care. Experts shared insights into the development of rare pancreatic tumors, mechanisms leading to metastasis formation, and resilience in palliative care.
A recent study identified 363 marine invertebrate RNA viruses from 58 samples, revealing high genetic diversity and elasticity. The findings suggest possible virus transmission across different ocean areas and host species, shedding light on the origin of hantaviruses.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Life Sciences·DateJun 27, 2021
The study confirms that childhood cancers originate from specific developmental cells and exhibit unique 'cellular signals' that can be used to classify them. This method holds promise as a tool for diagnosing patients with rare cancers, including one patient's cryptic kidney cancer identified through cellular signal analysis.
SourceWellcome Trust Sanger Institute·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 23, 2021
Life expectancy in the US decreased by nearly two years between 2018 and 2020, widening the gap with other high-income countries, especially among Hispanic and Black Americans. The largest declines were observed in these groups, with life expectancy falling by 15-18 times more than in peer countries.
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A study revealed that Staphylococcus saprophyticus can originate from food, particularly meat production, and is a major cause of urinary tract infections in young women. The bacteria's transmission occurs between persons within the community, emphasizing the importance of hygiene practices to prevent infectious diseases.
SourceInstituto de Tecnologia Química e Biológica António Xavier da Universidade NOVA de Lisboa ITQB NOVA·JournalEmerging Infectious Diseases·DateJun 7, 2021
Researchers surveyed 1,554 people to understand how message framing affects perceptions of zoonotic diseases. They found that liberals were more likely to accept evidence for the wildlife origin of COVID-19, while conservatives had mixed results with different frames.
SourceNorth Carolina State University·JournalFrontiers in Communication·DateJun 2, 2021
Fossil seed-bearing structures from China's Early Cretaceous period show a recurved cupule with two seeds, suggesting a link to extinct non-angiosperm plants. The discovery supports an earlier idea about the origin of flowering plants' distinctive outer seed covering.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature·DateMay 26, 2021
A recent study confirms a plant-fungus partnership as the origin of terrestrial vegetation, with scientists using CRISPR to demonstrate lipid exchange between plants and fungi. This discovery sheds light on the first steps of life on land, validating a 40-year-old hypothesis.
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Genetic resequencing reveals Sudanese Kordofan melon as closest relative to domesticated watermelon, potentially a precursor. Pulp bitterness and sweetness likely altered over time through artificial selection.
SourceProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 24, 2021