Examining the extent of coevolution between fungus-farming ants and the bacteria that live on their exoskeleton
Oct 15, 2024, 3:01 pm By NULLA study investigates the evolution of beneficial bacteria that live inside and on the surface of…Enhancers study provides insight into how gene expression establishes and maintains naive-state pluripotent stem cells
Oct 15, 2024, 2:51 pm By NULLDuring embryonic development, cells start out as pluripotent, or have the potential to become many…New oat lines ready for active duty against crown rust disease
Oct 15, 2024, 2:01 pm By NULLA team of Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and university scientists has released two new oat…Male mice use female mice to distract aggressors and avoid conflict, study shows
Oct 15, 2024, 2:00 pm By NULLA research group led by Joshua Neunuebel at the University of Delaware, U.S., tracked the behavior…Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it
Oct 15, 2024, 1:30 pm By NULLBillions of years of evolution have made modern cells incredibly complex. Inside cells are small…How profits from big pharma's use of genetic information could revolutionize nature conservation
Oct 15, 2024, 12:50 pm By NULLThe blue blood of threatened horseshoe crabs contains a chemical essential for testing the safety of…We tend to keep away from midges and, even when in swarms, they tend to keep away from each other
Oct 15, 2024, 12:46 pm By NULLWe've all found ourselves trying to avoid the swarms of midges that are so common in late summer.…A unified theory for predicting pathogen competition: Exploring how emerging new strains replace previous ones
Oct 15, 2024, 12:42 pm By NULLThe COVID-19 pandemic showed that predicting the invasion of a novel pathogen into the human…Microtubule formation mechanism sheds light on how cells build their internal skeleton
Oct 15, 2024, 12:37 pm By NULLInside every cell, a network of tiny filaments, called the microtubule cytoskeleton, helps maintain…Global study shows causes for the dominance of woody plants in drylands
Oct 15, 2024, 12:06 pm By NULLPrecipitation, temperature, and grazing have the greatest influence on whether woody or herbaceous…Unlocking the genetic mysteries of modern roses: Research provides insights into origin and breeding
Oct 15, 2024, 12:03 pm By NULLRoses are one of the world's most beloved and widely cultivated ornamental plants, captivating…Tube sock-like skunk can cover more ground than deer, study finds
Oct 15, 2024, 11:54 am By NULLA study in the Cascade Range in Oregon of a tiny, elusive skunk found the animal can cover more…Tubeworms, snails and other weird creatures found under the seafloor
Oct 15, 2024, 11:53 am By NULLScientists for the first time have uncovered an underworld of animal life thriving beneath the…Bonobos may be more vulnerable than previously thought, suggests genetics study
Oct 15, 2024, 11:50 am By NULLBonobos, endangered great apes that are among our closest relatives, might be more vulnerable than…Biological control generates 'desirable outcomes' within all One Health dimensions, research reveals
Oct 15, 2024, 11:50 am By NULLNew CABI-led research has revealed that biological control generates "desirable outcomes" within all…Testing effects of perennial cover crops on soil health and corn production
Oct 15, 2024, 11:50 am By NULLCorn crops have a voracious appetite for nitrogen. Purdue University scientists are investigating…From Northern Germany to Italy in five days: Tiny transmitters provide insights into precise migration routes of bats
Oct 15, 2024, 11:47 am By NULLSome bat species are among the world champions of seasonal migration in the animal kingdom.…Vitamin B₁'s journey in your body, and why it matters
Oct 15, 2024, 11:25 am By NULLVitamin B1, also known as thiamine, is essential for the survival of our cells. The human body can't…Study demonstrates role of public participation in environmental policy decision-making
Oct 15, 2024, 11:24 am By NULLAs updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) usher in a new era requiring inclusive…Scientists discover 'selfish DNA' crucial for early human development
Oct 15, 2024, 11:00 am By NULLA critical transition in early human development is regulated not by our own genes, but by DNA…
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