Biology
Taking spatial omics into the next dimension
Spatial Omics is a new field that is taking large-scale data-rich biological and biomedical research into new dimensions. This is...
Even very low levels of pesticide exposure can affect fish for generations, study finds
NEWPORT, Ore. — Fish exposed to some pesticides at extremely low concentrations for a brief period of time can demonstrate...
Unlocking the energetic secrets of collective animal movement: How group behavior reduces energy costs in fish
Many animals, including apex predators, move in groups. We know this collective behavior is fundamental to the animal’s ability to...
Why two prehistoric sharks found in Ohio got new names
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Until recently, Orthacanthus gracilis could have been considered the “John Smith” of prehistoric shark names, given how...
Poorly coiled frog guts help scientists unravel prevalent human birth anomaly
How does our intestine, which can be at least 15 feet long, fit properly inside our bodies? As our digestive...
Giant Antarctic sea spiders reproductive mystery solved by UH researchers
Link to video and sound (details below): https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/JwM0o5gQdqCredit: Photo credit: R. Robbins Link to video and sound (details below): https://spaces.hightail.com/receive/JwM0o5gQdq The reproduction...
Covering all bases: Team publishes first-of-its-kind field guide on velvet ants
LOGAN, UTAH, USA -- What's black and white and red all over? It might be a velvet ant. But discerning...
MSU, Carnegie Science introduce a big new idea with the help of tiny plankton
Researchers at Michigan State University and the Carnegie Institution for Science have developed a model that connects microscopic biology to...
Asexual propagation of crop plants gets closer
Seeds are the end product of plant reproduction. Whether directly as food, or indirectly as animal feed, they provide around...
Researchers discover that a rare fat molecule helps drive cell death
Columbia researchers have found that a rare type of lipid is a key driver of ferroptosis, a form of cell...
Root microbes may be the secret to a better tasting cup of tea
You’d think the complex flavor in a quality cup of tea would depend mainly on the tea varieties used to...
Pusan National University researchers reveal how diabetes weakens gum defense
Periodontitis (PD) is a common complication in individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM). Despite the profound implications for overall health, the...
Mount Sinai named official medical service provider for International Sumo League
For the first time, the Mount Sinai Health System has been named the official medical service provider for the International...
A lighthouse in the Gobi desert
Los Angeles, CA (February 14, 2024) — A new study published in the journal PLOS ONE explores the weight great...
Just a few sites of exceptional fossil preservation may significantly distort the phylogenetic record for birds, scaly reptiles and dinosaurs
Just a few sites of exceptional fossil preservation may significantly distort the phylogenetic record for birds, scaly reptiles and dinosaursCredit:...
Tawny owl’s pale grey color linked to vital functions ensuring survival in extreme conditions
A recent genetic discovery has revealed that the pale grey plumage of the tawny owl is linked to crucial functions...
Love songs lead scientists to new populations of skywalker gibbons in Myanmar
Skywalker gibbon couples wake up each morning and sing to each other, their voices echoing across the forest canopy of...
Scientists discover hidden army of lung flu fighters
Scientists have long thought of the fluid-filled sac around our lungs merely as a cushion from external damage. Turns out,...
Advancing biomedical diagnostics: Compact photoacoustic sensing instrument for breast tissue characterization
In the realm of biomedical sciences, the quest for accurate and efficient diagnostic tools is ever-evolving. One such promising innovation...
Australia’s most at-risk bird species share some common traits
Australian birds that live on islands are among the species most at risk of extinction, a first-of-its-kind study from The Australian...
