Scientists create artificial DNA that can be transcribed by a natural enzyme
Dec 14, 2023, 10:39 am By NULLThe genetic alphabet contains just four letters, referring to the four nucleotides, the biochemical…Paleontologist discovers rare soft tissue in fossil of crab
Dec 14, 2023, 10:37 am By NULLMost animals and plants never fossilize. For those that do, it's usually only hard parts such as…Simplifying the way cell proliferation is monitored in mice
Dec 14, 2023, 9:53 am By NULLObserving cell proliferation in living animals for a long period requires collecting and analyzing…Squamates with horns more likely to take 'sit-and-wait' approach to hunting
Dec 14, 2023, 9:23 am By NULLAn international research collaborative has found evidence showing that squamates (lizards and…Cockroaches can transmit antimicrobial resistance genes between groups
Dec 14, 2023, 9:00 am By NULLA new paper describes a study of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) transmission among cockroaches, with…New study reveals characteristics that are shared among a group of uniquely gifted dogs
Dec 14, 2023, 5:00 am By NULLAll dog owners think that their pups are special. Science now has documented that some rare dogs are…New study eyes nutrition-rich chia seed for potential to improve human health
Dec 14, 2023, 2:00 am By NULLOregon State University scientists have sequenced the chia genome and in doing so provided a…Bats declined as Britain felled trees for colonial shipbuilding, says new study
Dec 14, 2023, 12:00 am By NULLBat numbers declined as Britain's trees were felled for shipbuilding in the early colonial period,…Neanderthals may have been morning people, says new study
Dec 14, 2023, 12:00 am By NULLA new research paper finds that genetic material from Neanderthal ancestors may have contributed to…Invasive species threaten marine biodiversity in Danish waters
Dec 13, 2023, 5:24 pm By NULLNot all new underwater residents are polite. Some overshadow other species or gorge themselves on…Three orphaned mountain lion cubs rescued in San Diego
Dec 13, 2023, 4:16 pm By NULLThree orphaned mountain lion cubs were recently rescued by the University of California, Davis'…The shape of dogs' heads affects their sleep, according to study
Dec 13, 2023, 4:15 pm By NULLFlat-faced dog breeds are popular all over the world. In the U.S. and in Hungary, the French bulldog…New genetic vulnerability to herbicide found in nearly 50 sweet and field corn lines
Dec 13, 2023, 3:45 pm By NULLWhen a sweet corn breeder reached out in 2021 to report severe injury from the herbicide…Drug-resistant fungus is on the rise worldwide, says molecular biologist
Dec 13, 2023, 2:43 pm By NULLThe Candida auris fungus is spreading across the globe at an "alarming" speed. This species of…Earliest evidence for domestic yak found using both archaeology and ancient DNA
Dec 13, 2023, 2:00 pm By NULLThe high-altitude hero of the Himalayas, yak are among the few large animals that can survive the…Beef farming that keeps cattle on lifelong grass diets may have higher carbon footprint
Dec 13, 2023, 2:00 pm By NULLBeef operations that keep cattle on lifelong grass-based diets may have an overall higher carbon…New salmon habitat created by melting glaciers could be threatened by mining claims, study finds
Dec 13, 2023, 1:20 pm By NULLThousands of salmon on the West Coast of North America are finding their way into new streams left…Biodiversity modeling advances to improve predictions of nature's contributions to people
Dec 13, 2023, 1:11 pm By NULLPeople depend on nature in a multitude of ways. Crop pollination, pest management, storm buffering,…Scientist show trees in wetter regions are more sensitive to drought
Dec 13, 2023, 1:05 pm By NULLThis holiday season brings surprising news about your Christmas tree. Scientists just discovered…Study suggests boosting beaver populations could have toxic consequences
Dec 13, 2023, 1:02 pm By NULLBeavers are influential animals in ecosystems. These dam-building, tree-chewing rodents change…
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