Giant Crocodile-like Carnivore Fossils discovered in the Caribbean
Imagine a crocodile built like a greyhound – that’s a sebecid. Standing tall, with some species reaching 20 feet in length, they dominated South American…
Biology
Simulations predict how chemicals may impact Honeybee Colonies
Honeybees are essential pollinators for agriculture and natural ecosystems. Stressors like climate change, habitat loss and pesticide exposure threaten their ability to forage for pollen,…
Snake Skin patterns are determined by a Single Gene
In many animals, skin colouration and its patterns play a crucial role in camouflage, communication, or thermoregulation. In the corn snake, some morphs display red,…
Combating Parasites that are Destroying Fish Farms all around the World
At the heart of the Amazon researchers are investigating a mysterious parasite which is devastating fish farms around the world. Parasites called myxozoa infect fish…
Researchers figure out how Cells Move
Scientists from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and the Medical College of Wisconsin have created a data science framework to better understand how cells travel…
Better Lactobacillus Strains can be achieved using DNA Base Editing instead of Copying and Pasting
A Kobe University team was able to edit the DNA of Lactobacillus strains directly without a template from other organisms. This technique is indistinguishable from natural variation…
How the Early Embryo’s DNA Self-organizes
An international research team led by Helmholtz Munich has, for the first time, provided a detailed insight into how the spatial organization of genetic material…
A Study on the Reliability of Insect Behavioral Tests has been Released
A recent study provides evidence that some results of behavioural experiments with insects cannot be fully reproduced. So far, possible reproducibility problems have been little…
Experimental Avian Flu Vaccine Outperforms in Animal Models
A vaccine under development at the University at Buffalo has demonstrated complete protection in mice against a deadly variant of the virus that causes bird…
Video Demonstrates how Animals Use Energy
Energy scarcity is a central driver of animal behavior and evolution. The amazing diversity of life on this planet is a testament to the plethora…
How Bacteria employ covert Chemistry to Disrupt Plant Defenses
In the microscopic battlefield of plant-microbe interactions, plants are constantly fighting off invading bacteria. New research reveals just how clever these bacterial invaders can be.…
Large Brains and Large Ranges may not enough to Protect Birds from Climate Change
Biologists have long debated why some plants and animals can adjust to a wide range of climates, while others can’t. Understanding why could help conservation…
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