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Researchers have identified a phage-encoded system that repairs DNA breaks caused by bacterial immunity, rather than blocking the initial attack. This reactive mechanism, termed 'Healer', suggests phages possess more sophisticated resilience strategies than previously thought.
By Ma, zhu, Dai, Deng, Hou, Li, Tan, Jia, Li
The humble periwinkle could be a crucial new sentinel for coastal health. Scientists have discovered that the snail's simple behaviours—like its ability to right itself or its appetite—are dramatically affected by even low levels of chemical pollution, offering a rapid and sensitive way to monitor unseen threats in our marine ecosystems.
By Hansen, Igartua, Nepstad, Sørensen
Using a 'ridge-to-reef' framework, researchers in Guam have mapped how land-based pollutants impact coastal waters. The study suggests corals may thrive at intermediate distances from runoff, balancing nutrient supply with water quality.
By Yeo, Kim, Houk, Chang, Lugwid