New research shows quasars may be buried in their host galaxies

New research shows quasars may be buried in their host galaxies

This article has been reviewed in accordance with Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors have emphasized the following attributes while ensuring the credibility of the content: verified facts peer-reviewed publication reliable source reread All right! Artistic illustration of the thick torus of dust believed to surround supermassive black holes and their accretion disks. … Read more

Genetic thieves: New research reveals how parasites hijack host behavior with stolen DNA

Genetic DNA Close Illustration

Researchers have discovered that horsehair worms manipulate their insect hosts using genes acquired from the hosts themselves, shedding light on the role of horizontal gene transfer in evolution. A team led by Tappei Mishina of the RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research (BDR) discovered that parasites manipulate their hosts using stolen genes they likely acquired … Read more