How minimal genetic differences can turn healthy food into a deadly danger
Wed 3:43pm By NULLResearchers at the Faculty of Biology at TUD Dresden University of Technology have investigated the…Scientists show how parasites turn marsh-dwelling brown shrimp into neon zombies
Wed 3:13pm By NULLSalt marshes are home to tiny crustaceans called amphipods that keep a low profile: Their gray-brown…Gene sequences of 300 varieties could contribute to more nutritious, disease-free and weather-proof potatoes
Wed 3:09pm By NULLAs climate change continues to pose severe challenges to ensuring sustainable food supplies around…Noncoding DNA explains a majority of the heritability of dairy cattle traits, like milk production and fertility: Study
Wed 3:00pm By NULLRegulatory genes—genes that control how other genes are used—are responsible for 69% of the…Wildlife overflow enriches biodiversity beyond park boundaries
Wed 3:00pm By NULLNew research published in Nature has discovered the power of large national parks to not only…Biodiversity protects against invasions of non-native tree species, study finds
Wed 3:00pm By NULLFor centuries, human activity has intentionally or unintentionally driven the spread of plant…Scientists release the first complete sequence of a human Y chromosome
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Wed 2:44pm By NULLFossils of primitive cousins of T. rex that had short, bulldog snouts and even shorter arms have…Research shows beavers are remaking microbial ecosystems in the Arctic
Wed 2:16pm By NULLAs the Arctic has warmed and beaver populations have rebounded, the animal architects known for…Female barn swallows shown to prioritize the needs of their offspring over their own health
Wed 2:09pm By NULLFrom an evolutionary standpoint, the drive to reproduce is fundamentally guided by an instinct to…Researchers design switch-like proteins inspired by transistors
Wed 2:03pm 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
Wed 2:01pm By NULLResearchers have identified a new pathway by which sugar is released by symbiotic algae. This…Remote Pacific coral reef shows at least some ability to cope with ocean warming: Study
Wed 11:20am 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
Wed 11:10am 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
Wed 8:55am By NULLThe shells of turtles, tortoises, and sea turtles keep growing as long as the animals live—and…What's the best way to prevent tuberculosis transmission from wildlife to cattle?
Wed 7:00am By NULLAn analysis of relevant published studies indicates that cattle face a hypothetically high risk of…Birds living on a university campus found to be less afraid of humans after the pandemic closure
Aug 22, 2023, 11:00 pm By NULLWhen UCLA shifted to remote instruction during the early days of COVID-19, the campus was much less…Serum amyloid A: Exploring links between the beneficial and pathologic actions of an enigmatic protein
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
Aug 22, 2023, 9:04 pm By NULLResearchers have shed new light on the evolution of biomineralized columnar pillars in the shells of…Call to protect whales and dolphins at Indian Ocean hotspot
Aug 22, 2023, 9:00 pm By NULLA remote part of the Indian Ocean is a hotspot for whales and dolphins, prompting researchers to…
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