Biology
To get images of this fast-acting brain protein, scientists had to slow it down
NEW YORK, NY--New groundbreaking images of one of the brain’s fastest-acting proteins are providing critical clues that may lead to...
Previously uncharacterized parasite uncovered in fish worldwide
Using genome reconstruction, scientists unveiled a once “invisible” fish parasite present in many marine fish world-wide that belongs to the...
A new way to measure ageing and disease risk with the protein aggregation clock
-- JOINT PRESS RELEASE OF THE INSTITUTE OF MOLECULAR BIOLOGY (IMB) AND JOHANNES GUTENBERG UNIVERSITY MAINZ --Credit: ill./©: Nike Heinss /...
Ancient polar sea reptile fossil is oldest ever found in Southern Hemisphere
An international team of scientists has identified the oldest fossil of a sea-going reptile from the Southern Hemisphere – a...
Researchers develop plant gene drive system for enhanced trait inheritance
A collaborative research team led by QIAN Wenfeng from the Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (IGDB) of the Chinese...
Nile perch invasion triggered genetic bottlenecks in lake Victoria’s endemic cichlids
Newfound evidence reveals that the upsurge of the exotic Nile perch in Lake Victoria had long-lasting effects on the genetic...
Tiny New Zealand bird delivers a lesson in birdsong evolution
Credit: Photo by Ines G. Moran Parrots, songbirds, and hummingbirds can learn to make new sounds. No-one knew,...
Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?
Magnesium compounds are a common ingredient of many remedies designed to help people wind down and escape the stresses of...
Q&A: Finding varieties of corn that are adapted to future climates
Corn is one of the planet’s most important crops. It not only provides sweet kernels to flavor many dishes, but...
Modifying genomes of tardigrades to unravel their secrets
Some species of tardigrades are highly and unusually resilient to various extreme conditions fatal to most other forms of life....
Advances in techniques used to identify sharks and rays have not prevented trade and increase in extinction risk
The most advanced molecular techniques contribute significantly to the identification of endangered sharks, rays and skates, collectively known as elasmobranchs,...
New study: Outdoor recreation noise affects wildlife behavior and habitat use
FORT COLLINS, Colo., June 13, 2024 — We may go to the woods seeking peace and quiet, but are we...
Ancient ocean slowdown warns of future climate chaos
When it comes to the ocean’s response to global warming, we’re not in entirely uncharted waters. A UC Riverside study...
Pacific coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study finds
Gray whales that spend their summers feeding in the shallow waters off the Pacific Northwest coast have undergone a significant...
Some honeybees learn tasks better than others, and gene expression patterns in their brains may be associated with this difference in ability
Some honeybees learn tasks better than others, and gene expression patterns in their brains may be associated with this difference...
Housing compatible shelter dogs together could reduce stress and might help them find homes sooner
Housing compatible shelter dogs together could reduce stress and might help them find homes soonerCredit: Erica Feuerbacher, CC-BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)...
The gender gap in life expectancy: are eggs and sperm partly responsible?
Osaka, Japan – Women live longer than men. This isn’t unique to humans, either; we see this trend in a...
An easier, less expensive way to power precision medicine
Proteins are workhorses that carry out most of the biological functions in our cells. While the genes we inherit from...
First week after birth is critical for development of senses
Smell and touch are the earliest sensations perceived by mammals, enabling newborns to nurse and bond with their mother. If...
How the brain is affected by Huntington’s Disease
The genetic disease Huntington’s not only affects nerve cells in the brain but also has widespread effects on microscopic blood...
