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January 29, 2025
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Jan. 29, 2025 — New research from a team of tropical biologists forecasts some of the changes that may occur in the Amazon rainforest as temperatures rise due to climate ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Researchers have identified priority areas for conserving the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States. Protecting these regions will also benefit North America's Central Grasslands and the many ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the genetic diversity is being lost across the globe but that conservation efforts are helping to safeguard ...
Jan. 29, 2025 — Grasslands in Asia and North America differ in their responses to drought, according to a new article. The findings show that differences in the dominant grasses and lower species diversity in the ...
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Jan. 28, 2025 — An environmentally-friendly preparation of plant material from pine could serve as a substitute for petroleum-based chemicals in polyurethane foams. The innovation could lead to more environmentally ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — Studies determine how prey density affects African wild dogs and ...
Jan. 28, 2025 — A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse -- a mouse with two male parents -- that lived until adulthood. Their results ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — New research reveals how resident algae altered the genome of these fabled sea creatures, allowing them to access more ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Biologists conduct the first comprehensive population study of all three Asian horseshoe crab species, mapping their population distribution, ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — The world's botanic gardens must pull together to protect global plant biodiversity in the face of the extinction crisis, amid restrictions on wild-collecting, say ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Relatives of the llama are dropping dung as they venture into higher elevations in the Andes Mountains, providing a nutrient-rich environment for life to thrive despite glacier ...
Jan. 27, 2025 — Biologists have identified important components and mechanisms of the molecular machinery that transmits information about a pathogen encounter within the plant ...
Jan. 26, 2025 — Japan Sea element plants are generally thought to have evolved from closely related species on the Pacific side. Camellia japonica and Camellia rusticana were also believed to follow this pattern. ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers firmly point the finger at the South American Andes Mountains as the place where the Irish potato famine pathogen, Phtytophthora ...
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Jan. 24, 2025 — Tissue processing advance can label proteins at the level of individual cells across whole, intact rodent brains and other large samples just as fast and uniformly as in dissociated single ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers have found and confirmed a gene that allows female fruit flies to get on the same frequency as courting males. Mosquitoes have the same gene and a similar courtship ritual, meaning that ...
Jan. 24, 2025 — Researchers use genomic data to study the decline in genetic diversity in the Amazon Basin, particularly in Brazil Nut trees. The research uses genomic data to understand this keystone species' ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Electrical engineers have developed a better way to perform the comparative analysis of entire genomes. This approach can be used to study relationships between different species across geological ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers have uncovered which genes on the Y chromosome regulate the development of sperm and impact fertility in male mice. This research could help us understand why some men don't produce ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — A single gene that regulates testosterone levels in a 'crazy' species of shore bird controls the development of three wildly different types of males, a new study has found. Ruffs have long ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Researchers have found that a newly developed diet inspired by the eating habits of non-industrialized societies can significantly reduce the risk of a number of chronic diseases -- and are to share ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — An international collaboration has achieved an important breakthrough in understanding the genetic mechanisms that allow bacteria to build resistance to ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — 130 years after a fungus-eating plant received its name, a researcher has uncovered the purpose of the structure that inspired its name -- revealing a novel mechanism by which plants ensure ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — A new computational tool improves the analysis of genetic data, making it easier and faster to study the evolutionary relationships between ...
Jan. 23, 2025 — Scientists have developed a theoretical model that uncovers the dual role of polyploidy -- organisms carrying extra genome copies -- in evolution. Their findings reveal that polyploidy can stabilize ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — As their traditional dining options dwindle, the native coyotes of San Francisco are shifting what they eat. A new study reveals what's on the ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — Is there only one optimal configuration an organism can reach during evolution? Is there a single formula that describes the trajectory towards the optimum? And can we 'derive' it in a ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — Thanks to a new technology called Moscot ('Multi-Omics Single-Cell Optimal Transport'), researchers can now observe millions of cells simultaneously as they develop into a new organ -- for ...
Jan. 22, 2025 — Scientists have completed construction of the final chromosome in the worlds' first synthetic yeast genome following more than a decade of work, opening new possibilities for creating resilient, ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — It's difficult to know what birds 'think' when they fly, but scientists in are getting some remarkable new insights by looking inside birds' heads. Evolutionary biologists and ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Wild baboons failed to demonstrate visual self-recognition in a test carried out by ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — A research team has identified a crucial link between a gene mutation and immune system signaling in canine hemangiosarcoma, an aggressive cancer common in dogs. The discovery could lead to better ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Smaller poops from smaller birds carry very low risk of foodborne pathogens on farms, finds a new ...
Jan. 21, 2025 — Trypanosomes are parasites that cause sleeping sickness, Chagas disease, and various animal diseases. Diagnosis and treatment remain complex and no effective vaccine has been developed. A better ...
Friday, January 24, 2025
- Protein Labeling of Tens of Millions of Densely Packed Cells in Organ-Scale Tissues
- Fruit Flies' Courtship Song May Hold Key to Controlling Mosquitoes
- How Human Activity Has Shaped Brazil Nut Forests' Past and Future
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- New Tool Enables Phylogenomic Analyses of Entire Genomes
- Uncovering the Role of Y Chromosome Genes in Male Fertility in Mice
- Super Enzyme That Regulates Testosterone Levels in Males Discovered in 'crazy' Bird Species
- New Study Reveals How a 'non-Industrialized' Style Diet Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
- Curiosity Driven Experiment Helps Unravel Antibiotic-Resistance Mystery
- Plant's Name-Giving Feature Found to Be New Offspring-Ensuring Method
- Streamlining Genetic Analysis for Phylogenetic Studies
- Solving the Evolutionary Puzzle of Polyploidy: How Genome Duplication Shapes Adaptation
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- Dining out With San Francisco's Coyotes
- Many Roads Lead To... the Embryo
- AI in Cell Research: Moscot Reveals Cell Dynamics in Unprecedented Detail
- Final Synthetic Yeast Chromosome Unlocks New Era in Biotechnology
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
- Empty Headed? Largest Study of Its Kind Proves 'bird Brain' Is a Misnomer
- Wild Baboons Not Capable of Visual Self-Awareness When Viewing Their Own Reflection
- Study of Deadly Dog Cancer Reveals New Clues for Improved Treatment
- Little Birds, Little Poops, Little Food Safety Risk
- Structural Insights Reveal Drug Target in Trypanosome Parasites
Monday, January 20, 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025
- Researcher Studies the Power of Native Plants to Combat Road Salt Pollution
- Rotavirus Protein NSP4 Manipulates Gastrointestinal Disease Severity
- Three Million Years Ago, Our Ancestors Were Vegetarian
- Researchers (Plus Dogs) Discover New Truffle Species
- Reading the Genome and Understanding Evolution: Symbioses and Gene Transfer in Leaf Beetles
Thursday, January 16, 2025
- Microbial Cell Factories May Help Get to the Root of Understudied Plant Molecules
- Gene-Edited Soil Bacteria Could Provide Third Source of Nitrogen for Corn Production
- Decoding HIV's Tactics
- New Study Provides Insight Into How Some Species Thrive in Dark, Oxygen-Free Environments
- Bacterial Survival Genes Uncovered Using Evolutionary Map
- Dung Data: Manure Can Help to Improve Global Maps of Herbivore Distribution
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
- Pesticide Impacts on Bees More Complex Than Expected
- The Proteins That Make Cell-to-Cell Cargo Transport Possible
- Conquest of Asia and Europe by Snow Leopards During the Last Ice Ages Uncovered
- Protein Protects Biological Nitrogen Fixation from Oxidative Stress
- Coyote Genes May Show Urban Evolution at Work
- Octopus Arms Have Segmented Nervous Systems to Power Extraordinary Movements
- The Hunt Narrows for Ebolavirus Hosts
- Songbirds Socialize on the Wing During Migration
- Detecting Hidden Genetic Relationships in Animal Populations
- Bird Flu Is Mutating, but Antivirals Still Work
- Calls to Curb Invasive Species Spread Via Untreated Water Transfer
- How Cryogenic Microscopy Could Help Strengthen Food Security
- Could This Fundamental Discovery Revolutionize Fertilizer Use in Farming?
- Deep Learning Designs Proteins Against Deadly Snake Venom
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
- Gene Editing Extends Lifespan in Mouse Model of Prion Disease
- Great Barrier Reef Fish Evidence Suggests Shifts in Major Global Biodiversity Patterns
- Genetic Tweak Optimizes Drug-Making Cells by Blocking Buildup of Toxic Byproduct
- What Makes Some Plant Species 'ripe' For Domestication
- Study on Hemp May Lead to More Sustainable Farming Methods
- Just as Gouda: Improving the Quality of Cheese Alternatives
Monday, January 13, 2025
- Need for Standardized Measurement Methods in Gene Therapy
- Polygamy Is (Not) for the Birds
- Wrong Place, Wrong Time: Why Zika Virus Hijacks a Protein Needed for Brain Growth
- Chornobyl Dogs' Genetic Differences Not Due to Mutation
- Ash Tree Variability May Offer Restoration Path Post-Beetle Decimation
- Ecologists Reveal Key Genetic Insights for the Conservation of Iconic Cockatoo Species
Saturday, January 11, 2025
Friday, January 10, 2025
- Study Shows How Plant Roots Access Deeper Soils in Search of Water
- New Fossil Discovery Sheds Light on the Early Evolution of Animal Nervous Systems
- High Levels of Disordered Eating Among Young People Linked to Brain Differences
- A Fast-Moving Belly Flop: Researchers Unveil the Unique Skills of Cricket Frogs
- Study Highlights Key Factors for Successful Restoration of Elkhorn Coral Colonies
Thursday, January 9, 2025
- Pet Dogs Often Overlooked as Spreader of Antimicrobial-Resistant Salmonella
- Chimpanzees Are Genetically Adapted to Local Habitats and Infections Such as Malaria
- Insights Into the Metabolism of the Gut Microbiota
- Dense Human Population Is Linked to Longer Urban Coyote Survival
- An Earful of Gill: Evolutionary Origin of the Mammalian Outer Ear
- Two-in-One Root Armor Protects Plants from Environmental Stressors and Fights Climate Change
- Nearly 30,000 Wild Species Identified in US Trade Data
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
- Why Do Birds Make So Many Different Sounds? A Study Gets at the Underlying Factors
- Rethinking Population Management in Zoos
- Evolutionary Biology: Ants Can Hold a Grudge
- Plant Cells Gain Immune Capabilities When It's Time to Fight Disease
- New AI Predicts Inner Workings of Cells
- Blueberries Beware: Powdery Mildew Spreading Across the Globe
- Herbivore or Carnivore? A Toolbox for the Study of Extinct Reptiles
- Tiny Microbe Colonies Communicate to Coordinate Their Behavior
Tuesday, January 7, 2025
- Cell-Based Therapy Improves Outcomes in a Pig Model of Heart Attacks
- Fishy Business: Male Medaka Mating Limits Revealed
- Key and Lock: How Important Proteins 'dock' To the Centromere
- Canceling Effect of Genetics and Environmental Changes on Bacterial Growth
Monday, January 6, 2025
- Drug-Resistant Hookworms Put Pets and People at Risk
- Microplastics Widespread in Seafood People Eat
- Tiny Plants Reveal Big Potential for Boosting Crop Efficiency
- Hornwort Genomes Provide Clues on How Plants Conquered the Land
Friday, January 3, 2025
- Study Suggests RNA Present on Surfaces of Leaves May Shape Microbial Communities
- Some Bacteria Evolve Like Clockwork With the Seasons
- Pollinators, Pollen and Varieties Determine Fruit Quality
- Oldest-Known Evolutionary 'arms Race'
Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Zebrafish Protein Unlocks Dormant Genes for Heart Repair
- Quantity Over Quality? Different Bees Are Attracted to Different Floral Traits
- Genetics of Alternating Sexes in Walnuts
- These Bacteria Perform a Trick That Could Keep Plants Healthy
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
- System to Auto-Detect New Variants Will Inform Better Response to Future Infectious Disease Outbreaks
- Key Players in Brain Aging: New Research Identifies Age-Related Damage on a Cellular Level