Mobile genetic elements may inadvertently suppress bacterial immune systems, study suggests

Mobile genetic elements may inadvertently suppress bacterial immune systems, study suggests

Graphical summary of the study. Image source: RecA-dependent or -independent plasmid DNA recombination conflicts with host EcoKI immunity by initiating restriction relief. Bacterial restriction modification systems are responsible for protecting …

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Ancient stars could create elements with more than 260 protons

Ancient stars could create elements with more than 260 protons

R-process nucleosynthesis.Image credit: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory The universe’s first stars were terrifying beasts. Composed only of hydrogen and helium, they may be 300 times more massive than the Sun. …

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