Biology

May 23, 2026

Plant cells as small-scale assembly lines: New Research Training Group starts at the MLU

Growth for plant research in Halle: A new Research Training Group (RTG) opened at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg (MLU)...

New study works with historically disenfranchised communities to combat sudden oak death

Credit: Richard C. Cobb, Noam Ross, Katherine J. Hayden, Catherine A. Eyre, Richard S. Dodd, Susan J. Frankel, Matteo Garbelotto,...

A study demonstrates that p38 protein regulates the formation of new blood vessels

Credit: Raquel Batlle, IRB Barcelona A study performed at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine (IRB Barcelona) and published in...

The loss of biodiversity comes at a price

Credit: Universidad de Córdoba Almost 300,000€ is what the Doñana fire cost in terms of biodiversity, according to an estimate...

Predators’ fear of humans ripples through wildlife communities, emboldening rodents

Large and medium-sized carnivores lie low, and mice 'come out to play' while the cat's awayCredit: Paul Houghtaling Giving credence...

Plant probe could help estimate bee exposure to neonicotinoid insecticides

Bee populations are declining, and neonicotinoid pesticides continue to be investigated -- and in some cases banned -- because of...

‘Intensive’ beekeeping not to blame for common bee diseases

Credit: Ben Rouse More "intensive" beekeeping does not raise the risk of diseases that harm or kill the insects, new...

Limits on pot fishing can result in win-win for fishermen and marine wildlife

Credit: Saeed Rashid Restricting the amount of inshore potting for crab and lobster within marine protected areas (MPAs) can generate...

Avian malaria behind drastic decline of London’s iconic sparrow?

Study finds that 74% of London's house sparrows carry avian malaria -- more than any other bird population in Northern...

Salt regulation among saltmarsh sparrows evolved in 4 unique ways

Study defines four of nature's solutions to the same problemCredit: L-R: Swamp Sparrow, Kelly Colgan Azar; Song Sparrow, Jennifer Taggart;...

Timing is everything for the mutualistic relationship between ants and acacias

With a new insight into a long-described mutualistic relationship, plant biologists from the University of Pennsylvania reveal the genetic factors...

By cutting ozone pollution now, China could save 330,000 lives by 2050

Climate change could worsen ozone pollution; a study says it does not have to be thatCredit: Westervelt et al., 2019...

Exploring frontiers: Predicting biology

Leveraging computation and mathematics to accelerate biological discovery Join us July 25-26, 2019, at the Allen Institute for Exploring Frontiers:...

New model illuminates why some greater sage grouse males ‘strut’ better than others

When it comes to mating displays, a little persistence can go a long way, at least for the greater sage...

Antibiotics at the limit? Bacteria defending themselves against reserve drugs

The mechanisms of action of antimicrobial resistant pathogens is the main focus of the new issue of the BfR science...

New species of tree discovered in Tanzania mountains

Credit: Dr Andy Marshall Researchers have discovered a new species of tree in the Usambara Mountains in Tanzania, part of...

Long live the long-limbed African chicken

But researcher has bone to pick with modernization: Chickens are losing diversityCredit: Helina Woldekiros, Washington University in St. Louis Pick...

Intake of phosphates: Babies, infants and children can exceed the health guidance values

BfR Communication No 022/2019 of June 13, 2019 They are added to a large number of foods to perform various...

Birds of a feather flock together to keep their options open, say scientists

Why did you choose your job? Or where you live? Scientists at the University of Warwick have discovered that it...

Slug, a stem cell regulator, keeps breast cells healthy by promoting repair of DNA damage