The molecular machines, a chromatin remodeler (pink and green on the left) and RNA polymerase II (grey, yellow and blue in the center), work together to read the genomic information stored in the tightly packed DNA (white helix) . Credit: Farnung lab For Lucas Farnung, there is no doubt how a single fertilized egg develops … Read more
An artist’s rendition of the hazy atmosphere of the Archaean Earth – a pale orange blob. Credit: NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Francis Reddy Scientists examine the far-reaching impact of microorganisms on Earth’s history, tracing their influence through isotopic and genetic evidence. The study highlights the link between microbial activity and major environmental changes, such as … Read more
Interest in Earth-like planets orbiting within the habitable zone of their host stars has grown, fueled by the quest to discover life beyond our solar system. But the habitability of such planets, known as exoplanets, is affected by more than just their distance from the star. A new study by David Alexander and Anthony Atkinson … Read more