A not-so-selfish 'genetic parasite' helps to preserve fertility
Jun 1, 2023, 2:48 pm By NULLRibosomal DNA (rDNA) sequences are essential parts of many species' genomes. The highly repetitive…Ticks prove resilient to extreme temperatures
Jun 1, 2023, 12:51 pm By NULLTick season is here, along with the increased danger of Lyme disease, and it turns out the tiny…Study examines how DNA damage is repaired by antioxidant enzymes
Jun 1, 2023, 10:00 am By NULLA typical human cell is metabolically active, roaring with chemical reactions that convert nutrients…'How do we know what we don't know?': Scientists completely define the process of methylation
Jun 1, 2023, 8:13 am By NULLUNSW Sydney researchers, for the first time, have completely defined the essential cellular process…Warming climate could turn ocean plankton microbes into carbon emitters
Jun 1, 2023, 4:00 am By NULLNew research finds that a warming climate could flip globally abundant microbial communities from…Revealing the secrets of freshwater streams
May 31, 2023, 9:23 pm By NULLBeneath the surface of a freshwater stream, animals, plants, fungi, and microorganisms create…Study leads to milestone advances in understanding lethal bronzing of palm trees
May 31, 2023, 8:32 pm By NULLPalm trees infected with lethal bronzing disease emit signals that warn nearby healthy palms of the…Short-lived solutions for tall trees in Chile's megadrought
May 31, 2023, 8:31 pm By NULLFor more than a decade, forests across much of Chile have been experiencing a megadrought, its…AI crop predictor aids Africa's crisis planning
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May 31, 2023, 8:21 pm By NULLFor the first time ever, researchers can track the movements of bats with the help of a brand new…Phenomenal phytoplankton: Scientists uncover cellular process behind oxygen production
May 31, 2023, 6:54 pm By NULLTake a deep breath. Now take nine more. According to new research, the amount of oxygen in one of…How much nitrogen does corn get from fertilizer? Less than farmers think
May 31, 2023, 6:12 pm By NULLCorn growers seeking to increase the amount of nitrogen taken up by their crop can adjust many…More pragmatic approach needed when sourcing seeds for ecological restoration in New Zealand
May 31, 2023, 6:10 pm By NULLIt's time to relax the strict guidelines around ecosourcing seed for local genetic stock if we want…How linked data, artificial intelligence could help animals
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May 31, 2023, 6:04 pm By NULLAny spider can disturb a quiet night or a daytime chore around the house.Study uncovers key details of fat cells, advancing potential treatments for obesity, diabetes
May 31, 2023, 6:00 pm By NULLNew research has unlocked insights into how "good fat" tissue could potentially be harnessed to…X-ray analysis identifies mystery ancient marine reptile from Svalbard
May 31, 2023, 6:00 pm By NULLX-ray examination has enabled the classification of a previously-unidentified marine reptile fossil…Protecting large ocean areas doesn't curb fishing catches: Study
May 31, 2023, 6:00 pm By NULLA new study published in Science Advances today provides evidence that large-scale, offshore, and…
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