Many soil microbes play a vital role in ecosystems, as they help plants access nutrients and water and assist in stress tolerance such as during drought and to defend against pathogens. One such group of soil microbes are arbuscular mycorrhizal, aka AM, fungi, which are associated with the roots of approximately 70% of plant species on land.  new Dartmouth-led study reports on how global climate conditions affect AM fungal spore traits and the species biogeographic patterns. The results are published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. 

A research team led by Dr. Sun-Uk Kim at the Center for Next-Generation Animal Resources, Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB), has successfully developed the world’s first precision RNA-targeting therapy for progeria using next-generation gene regulation technology.

University of Missouri researchers have devised a more efficient and precise method for manufacturing computer chips: ultraviolet-enabled atomic layer deposition (UV-ALD). It uses UV light to precisely control where a thin layer of material — often a metal oxide — is applied during fabrication. The metal oxide coatings help direct the flow of electricity through each transistor, improving the overall efficiency of the chip. This targeted approach could reduce manufacturing steps, saving both time and materials.