Biology
Your dog understands that some words ‘stand for’ objects, new study shows
It’s no surprise that dogs can learn to understand and respond to human words. Your dog can learn to sit...
Candida albicans toxin plays a special role in the colonization of the digestive tract
“In our study, we focused on Candida albicans and the importance of its toxin Candidalysin. The fungus is a natural...
How butterflies choose mates: gene controls preferences
Tropical Heliconius butterflies are well known for the bright colour patterns on their wings. These striking colour patterns not only...
Rays were more diverse 150 million years ago than previously thought
In a new study recently published in the journal Papers in Palaeontology, an international team of scientists led by palaeobiologist...
Researchers name prehistoric amphibian ancestor discovered in Smithsonian collection after Kermit the Frog
Scientists have uncovered the fossilized skull of a 270-million-year-old ancient amphibian ancestor in the collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum...
An immunotherapy to overcome resistant leukemia
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is an aggressive form of blood cancer. It is caused by mutations in a large number...
Analytical validation of NeXT Personal®, an ultra-sensitive personalized circulating tumor DNA assay
“These results suggest strong potential for clinical use of the assay in ctDNA monitoring of solid tumor cancers.”Credit: 2024 Northcott...
Ancient giant dolphin discovered in the Amazon
Measuring between 3 to 3.5 meters, 16 million years old: Paleontologists from the University of Zurich have announced the discovery...
The soundscape of Hawaiian coral reef communities shifts in time with the rising and setting of the moon
The soundscape of Hawaiian coral reef communities shifts in time with the rising and setting of the moonCredit: Lauren Freeman,...
Ageing reduces the ability of regulatory T cells to enhance myelin regeneration, study finds
Regulatory T lymphocytes are cells that are responsible for regulating the immune system and have regenerative functions in many contexts,...
Cape Lion was genetically diverse prior to extinction, researchers find
Cape lions used to roam the Cape Flats grassland plains of South Africa, in what is now known as Western...
Monitoring and measuring biodiversity require more than just numbers; scientists advocate for change
Highlights:Credit: Photo courtesy Corey Callaghan. Highlights: Human actions influence the success and how species spread throughout geographic locations. This is...
Sandy soil reptiles are more threatened by climate change than has been supposed, study shows
Reptiles that live in sandy soils in dry areas and tolerate high temperatures have been considered beneficiaries of global warming...
The science is in: Being good is actually good for you
“A wonderful book full of fascinating scientific insights explained with great clarity, inspiring us to let kindness reign in our...
PR55α-controlled PP2A Inhibits p16 Expression and Blocks Cellular Senescence Induction
“Our results show that PR55α specifically reduces p16 expression ”Credit: 2024 Palanivel et al. “Our results show that PR55α specifically...
Three-dimensional image of the symbiotic communities around plant roots
Animals and plants form complex symbiotic communities with microorganisms, the so-called microbiome. A research team from Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf...
Revolutionizing field phenotyping: A novel glare correction technique using polarized light
Amidst challenges like a booming global population and diminishing arable land, plant phenotyping offers a way to automate agriculture and...
Did the first cells evolve in soda lakes?
Soda lakes, which are dominated by dissolved sodium and carbonate species, could have provided the right conditions for the first...
All creatures great and small: Sequencing the blue whale and Etruscan shrew genomes
The blue whale genome was published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution, and the Etruscan shrew genome was published...
Tanks of the Triassic: new crocodile ancestor identified
Dinosaurs get all the glory. But aetosaurs, a heavily armored cousin of modern crocodiles, ruled the world before dinosaurs did....
