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Two signaling molecules control the growth and behavior of bacteria

[ad_1] Two competing signaling molecules control the Caulobacter lifestyle. Pink: Swarmer cell with a high level of ppGpp; blue: sessile form with high level of c-di-GMP. Credit: University of Basel, Biozentrum Bacteria are considered to be true experts in survival. Their rapid adaptive response to changing environmental conditions is based, …

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You can see TWO meteor showers this month

[ad_1] It’s officially the start of the holiday season and, well, there’s not much to do, is there? Thankfully the night sky is here to support our rather sparse social lives and add some much needed sparkle in November. Head out after dark this month and you’ll have a chance …

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Researchers find the key to piercing the armor of harmful bacteria

[ad_1] In Gram-negative bacteria, LPS and phospholipids are produced on the inner bacterial membrane and must be sent through the cell wall to the outer membrane. The production and delivery of LPS to the outer bacterial membrane is carefully balanced against phospholipid levels because the imbalances can be lethal to …

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Meteor spotted over Lakewood, New Jersey – CBS New York

[ad_1] Meteor spotted over Lakewood, New JerseyCBS New York The videos show a series of fiery meteorites in the northeastern skiesNBC News Fireball flying in the northeastern sky seen by people across the Delaware ValleyCBS Philly The video shows footage of meteors in the night sky over New JerseyNew York …

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The consumption of nuts affects the DNA methylation of sperm

[ad_1] Reviewed by Emily Henderson, B.Sc.November 9, 2020 Many environmental and lifestyle factors have been implicated in the decline in sperm quality, and diet is one of the most plausible factors identified in recent years. Additionally, several studies have reported a close association between the alteration of specific sperm DNA …

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The radiation makes a bright number on Jupiter’s moon

[ad_1] This illustration of Jupiter’s moon Europa shows how the ice surface can glow on the night side, the side facing the Sun. Variations in the glow and color of the glow itself could reveal information about the composition of the ice on Europa’s surface. Credit: NASA / JPL-Caltech As …

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