Biology

In the Lab, Researchers Successfully induce Primate Oocytes

In the Lab, Researchers Successfully induce Primate Oocytes

In the past, researchers have achieved successful maturation of primate oocytes in the laboratory, including non-human primates like monkeys. These achievements have provided valuable insights…
Sequencing of the Genomes of 233 Primate Species

Sequencing of the Genomes of 233 Primate Species

The genome sequencing of 233 primate species would provide a wealth of information for understanding primates’ genetic diversity and evolutionary history. Scientists can learn about…
Ancient Viruses Identified in the DNA of Coral Symbionts

Ancient Viruses Identified in the DNA of Coral Symbionts

A multinational team of marine biologists uncovered ancient RNA virus remains trapped in the DNA of symbiotic species living inside reef-building corals. The RNA fragments…
An Instrument for Benchmarking that can Roughly Resemble Single-Cell and Spatial Genomics Data

An Instrument for Benchmarking that can Roughly Resemble Single-Cell and Spatial Genomics Data

A benchmarking tool for medical and biological researchers who use cutting-edge technologies to study diseases and potential treatments has been created by UCLA researchers using…
Overfishing has been linked to Rapid Codfish Evolution

Overfishing has been linked to Rapid Codfish Evolution

Overfishing can have a significant impact on fish population evolution, including codfish. When fishing for specific traits, such as larger individuals or specific genetic characteristics,…
How Bacteria Develop Antibiotic Resistance

How Bacteria Develop Antibiotic Resistance

Bacteria reproduce quickly, and during replication, errors in their genetic material can occur, resulting in mutations. These mutations can occasionally provide bacteria with antibiotic resistance.…
A New Study Reveals that Human Ancestors Preferred Mosaic Landscapes and Great Ecological Diversity

A New Study Reveals that Human Ancestors Preferred Mosaic Landscapes and Great Ecological Diversity

An international research team’s latest study, which was just published in the journal Science, reveals that early human species were able to adapt to a…
Researchers have discovered a Mechanism for DNA Repair

Researchers have discovered a Mechanism for DNA Repair

DNA repair is an important biological process that helps cells maintain the integrity of their genetic material. There are various mechanisms for repairing various types…
A New Study has reshaped the Mammalian Tree of Life

A New Study has reshaped the Mammalian Tree of Life

Scientists from all over the world are using the world’s largest mammalian genomic dataset to determine the evolutionary history of the human genome in the…
On Surfaces, Monkeypox Viruses are Relatively Stable

On Surfaces, Monkeypox Viruses are Relatively Stable

Smallpox viruses are notorious for their ability to survive in the environment for extended periods of time. A new study has found that temperature plays…
Mycorrhizal Fungi have Ancestral Mitoviruses

Mycorrhizal Fungi have Ancestral Mitoviruses

Ancestral mitoviruses have been found in mycorrhizal fungi. Mitoviruses are viruses that infect mitochondria, which are energy-producing organelles found in all eukaryotic cells. Mycorrhizal fungi…
A Traditional Medicine Plant could help Fight Drug-resistant Malaria

A Traditional Medicine Plant could help Fight Drug-resistant Malaria

Traditional medicine has a long history of being used to treat a variety of ailments, and researchers are looking into the potential of traditional medicinal…
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