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Tropical primary forest plants up-regulate root exudation to adapt to long-term high nitrogen deposition

A research team found that tropical forest plants increase root carbon exudation to stimulate phosphatase activity, mineralize organic P, and release organic acids to dissolve mineral-bound P. This adaptation helps alleviate P limitation under long-term N enrichment, sustaining productivity.

SourceSouth China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 27, 2026
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Tropical forests adjust strategies to thrive even when soils are nutrient poor

A new study suggests that tropical forests can overcome the challenge of scarce nutrients by adjusting their strategies for acquiring phosphorus. Forests of different ages respond differently to nutrient additions, with younger forests investing in nitrogen-based strategies and older forests relying on phosphatase to access phosphorus.

SourceCary Institute of Ecosystem Studies·JournalNew Phytologist·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 6, 2024

New research shows how pollutants from aerosols and river run-off are changing the marine phosphorus cycle in coastal seas

New research reveals how human activities affect the marine phosphorus cycle in coastal seas, leading to changes in coastal biodiversity and ecosystem services. The study identifies an 'Anthropogenic Nitrogen Pump' that reduces phosphate levels, limiting algae growth, and enhances the utilization of dissolved organic phosphorus.

SourceUniversity of East Anglia·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 30, 2024
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Breaking DNA Goldilocks-style

Researchers at Kyoto University have discovered a phosphorylation pathway that regulates meiotic double-strand break activity, ensuring genome stability. Enzymes ATR kinase and PP4 phosphatase work together to maintain a balance of DNA breaks, allowing for successful meiosis.

SourceKyoto University·JournaleLife·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 5, 2022

A genetic change for achieving a long and healthy life​

Researchers at KAIST discovered a single amino acid change in the PTEN protein that improves health status while retaining longevity. The study, published in Nature Communications, highlights the potential for targeting this protein to develop therapies for promoting healthy longevity.

SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Communications·TypeMeta-analysis·DateNov 19, 2021

Researchers identify enzyme that regulates degradation of damaged proteins

A study has identified an enzyme called proteasome phosphatase that regulates the removal of damaged proteins from cells. This process is essential for removing misfolded or damaged proteins from the cell, but a defective proteasome can be catastrophic.

SourceUniversity of California - San Diego·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateSep 27, 2011