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Life & Biology

From the genetic code to entire ecosystems, this section delves into the science of living things.

Microscopic view of RNA and protein systems, some thriving and others fading, representing the delicate balance of early life and extinction risks.

RNA protein systems face extinction risks, study reveals

Researchers at the University of Tokyo have precisely mapped the environmental tipping points that determine if a self-replicating RNA-protein system will flourish into complexity or vanish entirely.

David Grossman· Jun 6· 3 min read

Mobile DNA's role in brain development revealed: 20,000+ sites identified

Scientists have just mapped over 20,000 previously hidden DNA binding sites in the developing human brain, revealing that 'junk DNA' actively orchestrates neuron formation.

Marcus Cole· May 12· 4 min