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The Biology Behind Fear

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Understanding the biology of fear is crucial for unraveling the intricacies of our survival instinct and how it influences our behavior and overall well-being. The communication within the fear centre relies heavily on neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that transmit signals between neurons.

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Can we decipher the mechanisms that allow plant cells to communicate?

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Can we decipher the mechanisms that allow plant cells to communicate? They have recently identified an important protein that facilitates the communication underlying this process. Communication between cells is a vital process for all multi-cellular organisms, and plants are no exception. TALK LIKE A PLANT BIOLOGIST.

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How can data management tools help us discover new treatments for a chronic disease?

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There is still much we do not know about the disease, and researchers are working hard to learn more about what causes it. Researchers, medical professionals, and scientists all over the world are trying to understand what triggers the disease so that new treatments can be developed.

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How can first-year STEM university students be better supported?

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At the University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg in the US, biologists Barbara Barnhart and Dr Olivia Long are using their Science Seminar programme to ease this transition for first year students studying biology, chemistry and biochemistry degrees. What do the seminars teach students?

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Fields and fungicides: mixing microbiology and social science

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A unique team of early-career researchers from the University of Exeter and the University of Bristol in the UK is addressing this concern through environmental tests and direct engagement with farmers. We wanted our research to develop from our discussions with farmers and stakeholders,” says Andy. GLOSSARY. THE RISKS OF FUNGICIDES.

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How do bacteria help and harm crops?

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Jong and his team use various tools and techniques from molecular biology and genetics to study B. Social behaviours of bacteria are determined by cell-to-cell communication, known as quorum-sensing, so Jong mutated different genes involved in cell signalling to examine which controlled B. glumae and its interactions with rice.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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His work could help make huge breakthroughs in healthcare, climate change, environment and water scarcity research. Yamil is the director of a research group which is examining the interactions among different types of gases and the materials they attach – or adsorb – onto. How does the team do this research?