The respective molecules are sialic acid linked to galactose by an α-2,3 linkage (SAα2,3Gal) and by an α-2,6 linkage (SAα2,6Gal) 2. Our findings may provide a rational explanation for why H5N1 ...

Clownfish avoid anemone stings by lacking sialic acid in their mucus. This prevents anemones from recognizing them as prey.

The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a ...

Reduced sialic acid levels help anemonefish avoid stings from their sea anemone hosts. Credit must be given to the creator. Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of ...

The clownfish-anemone living arrangement is one of the most widely recognized examples of symbiosis. Researchers have made a breakthrough in ...

“Human-specific polymorphic pseudogenization of SIGLEC12 protects against advanced cancer progression,” FASEB BioAdvances, 3:69–82, 2021. Among a group of cell surface proteins known as ...