A global imbalance in reference genomes: Research highlights need for sequencing resources in…
7:50amMontana State University and Universidad de los Andes researchers have detected a significant imbalance in the distribution of tetrapod reference genomes. They find a disproportionate concentration of studies in high-latitude regions compared to where global…Scientists create a molecular switch that can control cell division on demand outside of a living…
6:00amA living cell is a bustling metropolis, with countless molecules and proteins navigating crowded spaces in every direction. Cell division is a grand event which completely transforms the landscape. The cell starts behaving like the host of an international…Oceanographers record the largest predation event ever observed in the ocean
6:00amThere is power in numbers, or so the saying goes. But in the ocean, scientists are finding that fish that group together don't necessarily survive together. In some cases, the more fish there are, the larger a target they make for predators.From fish to clean water, the ocean matters—how to quantify the benefits
2:40amNature protection, conservation and restoration is "not a trivial matter but key to human survival," according to scientists quoted in a 2005 UN report. To demonstrate this, they developed the concept of "ecosystem services"—the benefits that people derive…Vampire bats: Look beyond the fangs and blood to see animal friendships and unique adaptations
12:40amYou can probably picture a vampire: Pale, sharply fanged undead sucker of blood, deterred only by sunlight, religious paraphernalia and garlic. They're gnarly creatures, often favorite subjects for movies or books. Luckily, they're only imaginary … or are…What animal societies can teach us about aging
Mon 8:00pmRed deer may become less sociable as they grow old to reduce the risk of picking up diseases, while older house sparrows seem to have fewer social interactions as their peers die off, according to new research showing that humans are not the only animals to…AI algorithm accurately detects heart disease in dogs
Mon 8:00pmResearchers have developed a machine learning algorithm to accurately detect heart murmurs in dogs, one of the main indicators of cardiac disease, which affects a large proportion of some smaller breeds such as King Charles Spaniels.Invasive plants drive homogenization of soil microbial communities across US, new study finds
Mon 5:22pmInvasive plants are doing more than just taking over landscapes—they're also changing the soil beneath them. A new study co-authored by Matthew McCary, assistant professor of biosciences at Rice University, reveals that these species are reshaping soil…Discovery of critical iron-transport protein in malaria parasites could lead to faster-acting…
Mon 5:18pmMalaria kills over 600,000 people a year, and as the climate warms, the potential range of the disease is growing. While some drugs can effectively prevent and treat malaria, resistance to those drugs is also on the rise.A next-generation catalog of cultivated bananas
Mon 4:57pmA new research paper presents a cutting-edge catalog of banana diversity, utilizing innovative genomic techniques to trace the ancestral origins of various banana cultivars. The study involved collaboration between multiple institutions, and includes a…Imaging the invisible: Advanced tech targets microplastics in living organisms
Mon 4:53pmPlastic pollution, particularly the presence of microplastics in living organisms, poses a growing threat to ecosystems and human health. A recent study introduces mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) as a cutting-edge method for detecting and quantifying…Report focuses on the critical role the ocean plays in Earth's interconnected systems
Mon 4:43pmWritten by a team of European experts from the marine sciences, "Navigating the Future VI" discusses how the biodiversity crisis is being played out in the Ocean. The Position Paper notes that ocean species large and small are far less well described than…Humanity consumes nearly seven trillion cubic meters of water per year to grow crops worldwide:…
Mon 4:43pmA new study by researchers at the UT sheds light on historical changes in the amount of water humanity consumes to grow the world's main crops. The analysis demonstrates that despite increasing crop water productivity, the total amount of water we consume…How life strategies and habitats influence the regenerative capacities of salamanders
Mon 4:36pmSalamanders are the only terrestrial vertebrates that possess the remarkable ability to regenerate limbs or tails. The vast majority of research on vertebrate regeneration is based on the axolotl and has provided great insights on regenerative mechanisms. But…Researcher grows biological tissue in the lab using lasers to produce microfilaments
Mon 4:14pmPioneer Fellow Hao Liu uses lasers to produce microfilament structures to grow biological tissue in the lab for research and medicine—from muscle tissue to cartilage. Now he's working to ready this technology for the market.Study shows bleak outlook for koalas in Central QLD without intervention
Mon 3:56pmCentral Queensland's endangered koala population is facing a dire future if nothing is done to prevent the number of animals being killed by vehicles.A landscape of consciousness: Neurophysiologist presents diverse theories and taxonomy of proposed…
Mon 3:47pm"Out of meat, how do you get thought? That's the grandest question." So said philosopher Patricia Churchland to Robert Lawrence Kuhn, the producer and host of the acclaimed PBS program, Closer to Truth.CRISPR-Cas10 can flood virally infected bacteria with toxic molecules, researchers discover
Mon 3:17pmCRISPR-Cas9 has long been likened to a kind of genetic scissors, thanks to its ability to snip out any desired section of DNA with elegant precision.Protecting endangered bats with biomaterials
Mon 2:33pmOak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are using a new bioderived material to 3D print custom roosting structures for endangered bats.Thermal imaging may help fruits, veggies stay fresher longer
Mon 2:22pmBefore your favorite produce arrives at the grocery store, it must be carefully harvested and maintained across long stretches of time. A recent University of Georgia review published in Scientia Horticulturae suggests new temperature measuring technologies…Are we drowning out the sounds of the sea?
Mon 2:20pmThe sound of waves gently crashing is one of the most relaxing noises. But beneath the surface, things are far less peaceful.Giant clam declared critically endangered after assessment
Mon 2:18pmThe giant clam, known for its colorful cape-like mantle, wavy shell and astonishing size, is in danger of going extinct after its population plunged by more than 80% over the last century, according to a new assessment by a CU Boulder biologist and…New class of encrypted peptides exhibits significant antimicrobial properties
Mon 2:13pmIn a significant advance against the growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have identified a novel class of antimicrobial agents known as encrypted peptides, which may expand the immune system's arsenal of tools to fight infection. The…Dingoes are not mating with dogs—but that could soon change if culling continues
Mon 1:38pmThe dingo was completely isolated from other canines on the Australian mainland for more than 5,000 years, until domestic dogs arrived on the scene. Subsequent concerns about livestock loss formed the basis of Australia's "wild dog" (dingo) pest control…Researcher uses machine learning to identify a suspected pathogen killing corals
Mon 1:00pmWhite band disease has been devastating colonies of staghorn and elkhorn corals in the Caribbean, but the major pathogenic agent has not been identified.How soil pH affects growth of destructive fungus in canola
Mon 12:48pmSoil pH may be an important factor in the growth of a destructive fungus emerging in Western Canadian canola crops, new University of Alberta research shows.Impact on dog health after neutering still unclear, research shows
Mon 12:34pmA new study has highlighted how more research is needed in order to demonstrate the effect of neutering timing on dog health.Team develops deep learning model to predict protein conformational changes
Mon 12:30pmRecently, a research team has collaborated to propose a deep learning model for predicting protein conformational changes. This achievement has been published online in Advanced Science.Study reveals Cat Ba langurs' unique ability to drink salt water
Mon 12:24pmA study by the German Primate Center—Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen and Leipzig Zoo shows the remarkable adaptability of the critically endangered Cat Ba langurs. Despite low genetic diversity, the langurs have retained key genetic…Researchers discover underlying mechanisms that make CRISPR an effective gene editing tool
Mon 12:21pmCRISPR/Cas9 is a gene editing tool that has revolutionized biomedical research and led to the first FDA-approved CRISPR-based gene therapy. However, until now, the precise mechanism of exactly how this tool works and avoids creating detrimental off-target…
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