Biology

Genome editing and world hungerCredit: S Koppmair An international team, including researchers from the University of Göttingen, argues in a...

Study explores the coevolution of lifespans and plasticity Several fish species can change sex as needed. Other species adapt to...

There are no signs that hybrids of dog and wolf have contributed to the Scandinavian wolf population - a matter...

Physical activity helps to prevent weight regain when previously overweight A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Health...

Credit: University of Missouri A team of scientists led by University of Missouri maize geneticist Paula McSteen has identified a...

Credit: Marko Tuliniemi In addition to humans, hereditary disorders of enamel development occur in dogs, greatly impacting their dental health...

Using IUCN A.P.E.S. Database, conservationists estimate 52,800 western chimps NEW YORK (March 29, 2019) - A sweeping new census published...

Diversifying population-level genetic data beyond Europeans will expand the power of polygenic scoresCredit: Susanna M. Hamilton, Broad Communications Polygenic scores...

Credit: Inset: OCEARCH Background: Neil Hammerschlag, Ph.D. Researchers found high concentrations of mercury, arsenic, and lead, in blood samples obtained...

Global-scale analysis of losses due to chytrid fungus paints a grim picture: 500 species declines, 90 of which have already...

Competition results have been announced The winners are as follows: Ramil Nasibullin, Associate Professor, Department of the Theory of Functions...

Paper published in Scientific Reports describes paleontologists' unearthing part of a skull, illustrating that there is much to learn about...

New finding by NYU Abu Dhabi researchers published in the journal Scientific ReportsCredit: NYU Abu Dhabi Postdoctoral Associate Sandra Goutte...

In a study of people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and their twins and other close relatives, UC San Diego...

Low levels of oxygen in the womb - which can be caused by smoking or conditions such as pre-eclampsia -...

In vitro/in silico evaluations of binding affinities of perfluoroalkyl substances to Baikal seal PPARαCredit: Center for Marine Environmental Studies (CMES),...

According to an independent study released today by the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA) and the Council on...

About 40 percent of the global population is at risk for contracting dengue - the most important mosquito-borne viral infection...

UMD public health researchers say climate change is impacting disease burden in our backyards Human-induced climate change is disrupting nature's...

Even looking at things that remind of coffee can arouse our minds, reveals new University of Toronto studyCredit: Yana Kaz...