Terrestrial plants drove an increase in global photosynthesis between 2003 and 2021, a trend partially offset by a weak photosynthetic decline among marine algae, according to a new study published in Nature Climate Change on Aug. 1. The findings could inform planetary health assessments, enhance ecosystem management, and guide climate change projections and mitigation strategies.

Osaka Metropolitan University researchers analyzed the interactions between two bacteria that make up intestinal microbiota. 

Salk Institute researchers launch machine learning framework ShortStop, which explores overlooked DNA regions in the "dark side" of the human genome in search of microproteins that may play roles in health or disease. They already used ShortStop to analyze a lung cancer dataset and find microproteins that may serve as biomarkers or therapeutic targets.