Overfishing of Atlantic cod likely did not cause genetic changes
Study suggests reducing fishing and addressing environmental changes would help cod recoverCredit: NOAA Overfishing likely did not cause the Atlantic ...
Tag: Biology
New method expands the world of small RNAs
PANDORA sequencing method developed by UC Riverside-led team can detect once-undetectable small RNAsCredit: Qi Chen lab, UC Riverside. RIVERSIDE, Calif. ...
An artful study of cellular development in leaves
Credit: Virginia Lopez-Anido How do we become a complex, integrated multicellular organism from a single cell? While developmental biologists have ...
Ozone pollution harms maize crops, study finds
Credit: Ainsworth lab Although stratospheric ozone protects us by filtering out the sun's ultraviolet radiation, tropospheric ozone is a harmful ...
Adult nocturnal fishflies found to visit flowers for food
Credit: Associate Professor Naoto Sugiura Researchers from Kumamoto University (Japan) have found that adult nocturnal fishflies (Neochauliodes amamioshimanus), which are ...
Fireflies have a potential — protective ‘musical armor’ against bats
How do fireflies defend themselves against predators?Credit: BRANDON ALMS A new study at Tel Aviv University reveals a possible defense ...
New paper explores possible effects of bridge construction on manatees
Credit: DISL's Manatee Sighting Network Contributor R. Symes A new publication from the Dauphin Island Sea Lab's Marine Mammal Research ...
Piping plovers breed less and move more in the northern great plains
Species may show higher extinction risk than currently presumedCredit: USGS Piping plover breeding groups in the Northern Great Plains are ...
New blueprint of brain connections reveals extensive reach of central regulator
Map of basal ganglia connectivity uncovers key links with implications for range of disordersCredit: Lauren McElvain / Kleinfeld lab / ...
What are forever chemicals, and do they last forever? (video)
Credit: The American Chemical Society WASHINGTON, April 5, 2021 -- Forever chemicals are known for being water-, heat- and oil-resistant, ...
Deep dive into key COVID-19 protein is a step toward new drugs, vaccines
Credit: OSU College of Science CORVALLIS, Ore. - Researchers in the Oregon State University College of Science have taken a ...
DNA methylation from bacteria & mircobiome using nanopore technology discovered
Credit: Mount Sinai Health System Journal Name: Nature Methods Title of the Article: Discovering multiple types of DNA methylation from ...
Science snapshots from Berkeley Lab — April 1, 2021
X-rays accelerate battery R&D; infrared microscopy goes off grid; substrates support 2D techCredit: Jacqueline Orrell/SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory X-Ray Experiments, ...
Distinct Parkinson’s disease symptoms tied to different brain pathways
Identification of neural circuits clarifies motor vs. cognitive symptoms, aiding efforts to improve treatmentsCredit: Lim Lab, UC San Diego Parkinson's ...
Scientists scour genes of 53,000+ people to better battle dangerous diseases
Credit: UVA Health A new analysis of the entire genetic makeup of more than 53,000 people offers a bonanza of ...
Less sugar, please! New studies show low glucose levels might assist muscle repair
Skeletal muscle satellite cells found to grow better with less glucose in vitroCredit: Tokyo Metropolitan University Tokyo, Japan - Researchers ...
Tracking receptor proteins can unveil molecular basis of memory and learning
Scientists from Japan employ a novel two-step method of labeling neurotransmitter receptor proteins to track their localization efficientlyCredit: Shigeki Kiyonaka ...
How pathogenic bacteria weather the slings and arrows of infection
Credit: Sergia Filipe Infectious diseases are a leading cause of global mortality. During an infection, bacteria experience many different stresses ...
Lanternfly’s attraction to vertical silhouettes could help monitor, trap it
Credit: Andrew Myrick, Penn State UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- Like moths to a flame, spotted lanternflies are visually drawn toward ...
Fungi could manipulate bacteria to enrich soil with nutrients
Researchers have discovered a group of soil bacteria that could yield alternatives to conventional fertilizers for enriching soil and improving ...
