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 that got stuck in our...
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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 earlier advantages for migration, declining...
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 get additional memory processing during...
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 an Outstanding New Advisor –...
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 colliculus. In rodents, this brain...
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 useful feedback to individuals about...
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 (CSHL) Professor Bo Li and his lab...
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 cell to another. These adhesion...
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 quagga mussels, Eurasian watermilfoil, and...
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 die of the disease —...
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 is a growing need to...
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, population density and social interactions...
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 become hypertensive, scientists say, and...
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 backup battery pack. One important...
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 mechanisms leading to neuropsychiatric symptoms...
