Researchers have discovered that virus-like nanoparticles can promote the multicellular organization and reproduction of host bacteria. These particles, which are evolutionarily related to phages (viruses that infect bacteria), contain an enzyme that helps shape the multicellular architecture and ultimately enhances morphological differentiation.
Research reveals that the molecule cAMP, regulated by the vasoactive intestinal peptide (VIP) in the brain's SCN, is crucial for circadian rhythms, presenting potential new treatments for related health disorders. Circadian rhythms are inherent cycles lasting roughly 24 hours that regulate variou