Biology
So-called junk DNA plays critical role in mammalian development
Nearly half of our DNA has been written off as junk, the discards of evolution: sidelined or broken genes, viruses...
Climate change and human pressure mean migration may be “no longer worth it”, say researchers
Animals that migrate north to breed are being put at risk by ongoing climate change and increasing human pressure, losing...
Reactivating memories during sleep improves motor skills
Practice makes perfect, but sleep helps, too. Learning and executing a new motor skill can be enhanced if you can...
Jeremy Mobley receives NACADA Outstanding New Advisor Award
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Jeremy Mobley, student success advisor in the University of Tennessee Department of Animal Science, was selected as...
Virginia Tech scientists identify beacon molecule that prevents vision, behavioral problems in mice
Nestled deep in the middle of the vertebrate brain is a multi-sensory integration and movement control center called the superior...
Biomedical engineering researchers to study knee re-injury risk using wearable sensors
Each year, the number of people wearing smart watches increases, according to recent surveys. These wearable sensors are commonplace and provide...
Mammalian motivation circuits: Maybe they’re born with it
Are we born to fear punishment or crave rewards? Or do those capacities evolve with experience? Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory...
Researchers discover new mechanism that regulates the spread of breast cancer
Researchers have known for decades that human cells migrate by circulating cell surface adhesion receptors from one part of the...
Anglers need tailored messaging to inspire action on invasive species
URBANA, Ill. – Once aquatic invasive species establish, they typically refuse to budge. That’s why it’s critical to prevent invasive...
Aging breast tissue could set the stage for invasive breast cancer
The American Cancer Society estimates that 284,200 women will be newly diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021, and 43,600 will...
Even college campuses with 100% vaccine rates need COVID-19 tests
Most universities are encouraging vaccination, and many have mandated vaccination for all students. Given the availability of effective vaccines, there...
Study yields insights into the ecology of fishing jaguars, including rare social interactions
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State University researchers and a team of international scientists have gained new insights into the diet,...
Sex differences emerging in blood pressure regulation
AUGUSTA, Ga. (Oct. 18, 2021) – Another difference between females and males appears to be a key mechanism in how they...
How bacteria create a piggy bank for the lean times Basic science discovery could lead to improved biomaterial production
Bacteria can store extra resources for the lean times. It’s a bit like keeping a piggy bank or carrying a...
McCullough and Liu awarded $3.7M NIH grant to study sex differences in COVID-19 outcomes
A $3.7 million grant to identify patients at risk for developing chronic consequences of COVID-19 infection and discover potential underlying...
A map of mouse brain metabolism in aging
The first atlas of metabolites in the mouse brain has been published by a team led by UC Davis researchers....
Skin stem cells get moving for enhanced skin regeneration
Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have found that the movement of skin stem cells can help your...
Key protein linked to appetite and obesity in mice
Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have identified a protein that plays a key...
UAB researchers are part of a $3 million award to learn how to better treat lupus in Black patients
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Nine out of 10 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus — the autoimmune disease also known as SLE...
Oncotarget: The protective role of prolyl oligopeptidase inhibition in acute lung injury
Oncotarget published "The protective role of prolyl oligopeptidase (POP) inhibition in acute lung injury induced by intestinal ischemia-reperfusion" which reported that...
