Using an Innate Ebola Defense Mechanism
Ebola virus disease (EVD) is a highly infectious and often fatal illness caused by the Ebola virus. Currently, there is no specific treatment for EVD…
Biology
Ecological Extinction
Ecological extinction, also known as the extinction of species, refers to the permanent loss of species from the planet. This occurs when a species’ population…
Analyses of the Current Microbiome Risk Detecting Species that are Not Actually Present
Due in large part to the insufficient databases used to identify microbial DNA sequences, common ways to examine DNA from a community of bacteria, known…
Hands-free, Safer DNA Handling using a Voice-activated System
A voice-activated system for the hands-free handling of DNA samples could be a valuable tool for laboratory researchers. By allowing them to control certain laboratory…
Madagascar’s Endangered Mammals Would Have to Be Replaced by Evolution in 23 Million Years
The time it would take for evolution to replace Madagascar’s endangered mammals would depend on a number of factors, including the rate of evolutionary change,…
In a Mouse Research, the Hearts of Men and Women React to Stress Hormones Differently
According to a recent study appearing in Science Advances, the stress hormone noradrenaline affects the hearts of men and women differently. The research on mice…
Increasingly Dangerous Fungal Infections are the Focus of a New Vaccine
Fungal infections have become a significant public health issue and have led to the development of new vaccines to address this issue. These infections can…
Crystallography-Based Blood-Type Conversion Method is Now Undergoing Pre-Clinical Studies
Blood-type conversion refers to the process of changing one blood type into another. The process that is informed by crystallography is a new development that…
New Research Confirms Smallpox Has Affected People Since Ancient Egypt
Although its origins are unknown, smallpox was formerly one of humanity’s most destructive diseases. Historical records and scientific theories on the origins of the smallpox…
Soil Bacteria Play a Role in Our Future Climate, But How are they Impacted by Climate Change?
Climate change affects soil microbes through alterations in temperature, moisture, and nutrient availability, leading to changes in microbial diversity, distribution, and function. These changes can…
Wild Red Junglefowl’s Genomes are Contaminated by DNA from Domesticated Chickens, a Study Finds
It is possible for DNA from domesticated chickens to crossbreed with wild red junglefowl, potentially affecting the genomes of wild populations. This can occur if…
Why the Gyri in the Human Cerebral Cortex Fold Excessively
Excessive folding of the gyri, or convolutions, in the human cerebral cortex can be caused by a condition called gyrification. Gyrification is a process that…
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