Tag: Biology

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 ...

Living longer or healthier? Genetic discovery in worms suggests they can be separated

Credit: Arjumand Ghazi/University of Pittsburgh PITTSBURGH, July 17, 2019 - Aging research indicates that better healthspan--the quality of life as ...

‘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; ...

University of Guelph researchers track how cats’ weights change over time

Credit: University of Guelph Are cats getting fatter? Until now, pet owners and veterinarians didn't know for sure. Now University ...

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 ...

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 ...

Micro-ribonucleic acid in milk:Health risk very unlikely

BfR Opinion No 020/2019 of 29 Mai 2019 One type is micro-RNA (miRNA), and its job is to regulate numerous ...

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 ...

Scientists identified the metabolic features specific to the autistic brain

Skoltech scientists looked into the differences in the concentrations of multiple metabolites in healthy humans and individuals suffering from Autism ...

CNIO researchers find a method to select for mammalian cells with half the number of chromosomes

This innovative method might facilitate genetic research in complex organisms like mammals, humans included, in a fast, efficient wayCredit: CNIO ...

Private land conservation research underrepresents geographical regions and stakeholders

Credit: Gonzalo Cortés Capano Biodiversity loss is one of the most prominent global issues, also affecting human well-being. With privately ...

Tending the future of data analysis with MVApp

Four young pediatric cancer research fellows earn nearly $1 million in awards

Damon Runyon and The Sohn Conference Foundations partner to cure cancers in children and young adults New York, NY (July ...

The protein that gives identical cells individuality