Biology

May 19, 2026

Whole strawberries studied for their anti-inflammatory benefits

UMass Amherst food scientist receives grant for research into fruit's effects in the gutCredit: UMass Amherst University of Massachusetts Amherst...

New players in the programmed cell death mechanism

Credit: Skoltech Apoptosis is a form 'cell suicide', in which a series of programmed molecular steps in a cell lead...

Balancing impacts of range-shifting species: Invasives vs biodiversity

Ecologists at UMass Amherst, others, urge greater discussion on consequences of range-shifting speciesCredit: Massachusetts Department of Fish and Wildlife/Bill Byrne...

Marine litter in the Bay of Biscay

The 'Materials+Technologies' research group of the UPV/EHU-University of the Basque Country analyses all the studies published to date on the...

Douglas R. Green, Ph.D., of St. Jude elected to the National Academy of Sciences

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital immunologist recognized for his contribution to understanding the mechanism of cell death and survivalCredit: St....

Understanding the diversity of cancer evolution based on computational simulation

Study helps arboreta, botanical gardens meet genetic diversity conservation goals

Findings published in Proceedings B biological research journalCredit: The Morton Arboretum LISLE, Ill. (April 30) - In a groundbreaking study,...

Groovy photoelectrodes: How a textured surface can dramatically boost their performance

Researchers find that a promising photoelectrode material for producing hydrogen using sunlight can be made even better by increasing its...

Cultivating cooperation through kinship

Cooperation among biologically unrelated individuals is uniquely humanCredit: Painted by: Liane Gabora While the capability for organisms to work together...

Making safe choices: It’s in our DNA

Researchers from Osaka University demonstrate how DNA replication machinery plays an important role in the choice of recombination pathway at...

KU Leuven researchers unravel protein mystery of three brain diseases

Credit: Microscopy by Anke Van der Perren The accumulation of one particular protein in the brain is at the basis...

Bermudagrass harvest management options with poultry litter fertilization

Credit: John Read When fertilizing bermudagrass with poultry litter, turfgrass managers must consider limiting the buildup of soil P or...

Sensitive new test detects antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in only 10 minutes

Credit: Guanfeng Lin As the COVID-19 curve shows signs of flattening in the U.S. and elsewhere, public health officials are...

A study places the origin of a group of trees growing in Africa 50 million years ago

Credit: University of Córdoba In the Eocene, some of the world's most important mountain ranges emerged and large climate changes...

Long-term consequences of coastal development as bad as an oil spill on coral reefs

Credit: Smithsonian Archives The near-shore habitats of Bahia Las Minas in the central Caribbean coast of Panama became heavily contaminated...

Tuning into dolphin chatter could boost conservation efforts

Tuning in to the signature 'whistles' of dolphins could prove a game-changer in being able to accurately track the movements...

New fossils rewrite the story of dinosaur — and change the appearance of Spinosaurus

Paleontologist and National Geographic Explorer finds unique swimming adaptations in a dinosaurCredit: Jason Treat, NG Staff, and Mesa Schumacher Art:...

Bizarre 66 million-year-old fossil from Madagascar provides clues on early mammals

Adalatherium identified as part of enigmatic Southern Hemisphere mammalian group that lived at the time of dinosaursCredit: Image courtesy Denver...

New study study to look at social media’s impact on consumer behavior when red tide strikes

Credit: UCF, Rosen College of Hospitality The University of Central Florida is one of two universities selected to study the...

COVID-19 has led to more deep cleaning: Which disinfectants and masks work best together?