A Gene Study Reveals a Number of DNA Variations related to Dyslexia
For the first time, scientists have identified a large number of genes that are consistently linked to dyslexia. A third of the 42 identified genetic…
Biology
Tire Particles can Affect Fresh Water, according to Researchers
Ever wonder what happens to the rubber tread that wears off a vehicle’s tires? New modeling by UBC Okanagan researchers suggests an increasing amount of…
Threatened Decoding the Genome of the Aldabra Giant Tortoise
Aldabra giant tortoises can live for more than 100 years and weigh up to 250 kilograms. The genome of Aldabrachelys gigantea, one of the world’s…
When did the Genetic Changes that make us Human First Appear?
The study of the genomes of our closest relatives, the Neanderthals and Denisovans, has opened up new research avenues that can broaden our understanding of…
Chlorophyll may Recycle Antioxidants Biochemically
Chlorophyll, the green molecule that makes photosynthesis possible, may provide underappreciated dietary benefits, offering up yet one more reason to eat those leafy green vegetables.…
Scientists show that Electricity can be generated from Salty Water
Developing renewable energy sources is a top priority for scientists, policymakers, and communities as the world grapples with the realities of climate change and the…
RNA Origami can be Used in Synthetic Biology
Synthetic biology brings together engineers and biologists to design and build novel biomolecular components, networks, and pathways, and then use these constructs to rewire and…
What Oxytocin Can Tell Us About Human Prosociality’s Evolution
Modern humans are characterized by their prosociality, a broad term that encompasses intraspecies empathy, social tolerance, cooperation and altruism. These facets of social cognition have…
Opioid Receptor Levels in Brown Fat are affected by Daylight Hours
Researchers from the Turku PET Centre, Finland, have observed that the length of daylight hours impacts opioid receptor levels in brown fat. When daylight hours…
Uncovering the Mysteries of ‘Glacier Flour’
The meltwater from glaciers carries thousands of tiny rock fragments into the sea. Using a special camera, researchers at the University of Oldenburg can make…
Identifying a Possible Source of Animal Pollination
An international team of researchers including Florian Etl and Jürg Schönenberger from the University ofVienna, Stefan Dötterl and Mario Schubert from the University of Salzburg,…
Crystal Traces in Fossil Leaves are a New Area of Study
In fossil leaves, puzzling structures are often visible under the microscope. Researchers at the University of Bonn have now been able to show for the…
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