Biology
Three-year population study supports fight to save Cameroon’s Kordofan giraffe
Crucial new data about the numbers of Critically Endangered Kordofan giraffe living within Cameroon’s Bénoué National Park has been released,...
Tiny worm, giant leap: Discovery of highly specific fatty acid attachment to proteins
In a world where the intricacies of molecular biology often seem as vast and mysterious as the cosmos, a new...
Don’t blame the sharks: Research led by UMass Amherst reveals why more hooked tarpon are being eaten
In wave-making research recently published in Marine and Coastal Fisheries, a team of researchers, led by biologists at the University...
Decoding the neural key to how humans efficiently walk at varied speeds
We typically don't think about it whilst doing it, but walking is a complicated task. Controlled by our nervous system,...
Tardigrade genomes reveal the secrets of extreme survival
Tardigrades may be nature’s ultimate survivors. While these tiny, nearly translucent animals are easily overlooked, they represent a diverse group...
Don’t overeat: How archaea toggle the nitrogen-uptake switch
Life is not possible without nitrogen. There are many ways for organisms to acquire nitrogen. For example, humans eat proteins...
The megalodon was less mega than previously believed
A new study shows the Megalodon, a gigantic shark that went extinct 3.6 million years ago, was more slender than...
Slender shark: Study finds Megalodon was not like a gigantic great white shark
CHICAGO — A new scientific study shows that the prehistoric gigantic shark, Megalodon or megatooth shark, which lived roughly 15-3.6...
Endless biotechnological innovation requires a creative approach
Scientists working on biological design should focus on the idiosyncrasies of biological systems over optimisation, according to new research.Credit: Thomas...
Novel methodology projects growth of native trees, enhancing return on investment in forest restoration
Interest in forest restoration has increased in recent years, both on the part of companies and financial markets and in...
JMC | Insilico Medicine presents the discovery of the potent and selective MYT1 inhibitors for the treatment of cancer through generative AI
Insilico Medicine(“Insilico”), a clinical stage generative artificial intelligence (AI)-driven drug discovery company, recently published an early research that it has...
FIFA World Cup ends with win for Argentina and COVID-19, new research finds
TORONTO, Jan. 18, 2024 – The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with a tight win for Argentina over France on...
Complement system causes cell damage in Long Covid
Most people infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus recover after the acute illness. However, a significant proportion of infected individuals develop...
Study identifies priority areas for conservation of endangered crustacean in Brazil
Mass migration takes place between December and April on Trindade Island, the easternmost point of Brazil located in the Atlantic...
Monitoring and predicting marine biological hazards
As water temperatures rise, so does the risk of various microorganisms harmful to humans and ecosystems increasingly appearing in large...
Researchers pump brakes on ‘blue acceleration’ harming oceans
Protecting the world’s oceans against accelerating damage from human activities could be cheaper and take up less space than previously...
Rain can spoil a wolf spider’s day, too
If you hate the rain, you have something in common with wolf spiders.Credit: JOSEPH FUQUA II If you hate the...
Researchers chronicle lifetime travels of a single woolly mammoth which wandered the north more than 14,000 years ago
Attention editors: Embargoed by Science Advances until Wednesday, January 17th, 2 p.m. eastern Credit: Sidney Roth/McMaster University Attention editors: Embargoed...
Woolly mammoth movements tied to earliest Alaska hunting camps
Researchers have linked the travels of a 14,000-year-old woolly mammoth with the oldest known human settlements in Alaska, providing clues...
New research tool seeks to accelerate hunt for cancer immunotherapy targets
An innovative computational tool dubbed “SNAF” may help the research world bring the emerging promise of cancer immunotherapy to a...
