Noncoding DNA explains a majority of the heritability of dairy cattle traits, like milk production and fertility: Study
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Aug 23, 2023, 2:03 pm By NULLScientists from the University of Washington have designed custom proteins that can switch between…Researchers unearth a new process by which algae pass on nutrients to their coral host
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Aug 23, 2023, 11:20 am By NULLUnprecedented ocean temperatures are triggering mass coral bleaching events across the world. This…Policy framework for coexisting with wolves, bears and mountain lions could benefit people and the environment
Aug 23, 2023, 11:10 am By NULLA video showing a close encounter between a hiker in Utah and a mountain lion defending her cubs…Uranium signatures in turtles and tortoises near nuclear testing and waste sites
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Aug 22, 2023, 9:22 pm By NULLSerum amyloid A (SAA) is a family of ancient proteins that can be traced from present-day humans…Study shows sandwich-stacked columns give brachiopod shells their strength and flexibility
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Aug 22, 2023, 9:00 pm By NULLA remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to…Discovery of how stem cell niche guides differentiation into functional cells is a significant step towards therapies
Aug 22, 2023, 8:52 pm By NULLResearchers at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have found how stem cells'…Study finds new type of cell related to organ movement for self-pollination in plants
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