Biology
Toxins similar to Seahorses used to Kill Insects
To eliminate their hosts, insect-killing bacteria often emit poisons. The bacteria Photorhabdus luminescens, for example, injects insect larvae with the fatal ‘Makes caterpillars floppy 1’…
News
Biology
The ‘Genetic Time Machine’ uncovers Secrets of Our DNA
Researchers describe a breakthrough approach for identifying pieces of our genetic blueprint derived from ancient genetic parasites, providing new insights into human evolution and health.…
Environment
Scientists identify the most Widespread Tropical Tree Species
Researchers discovered remarkably identical patterns of tree diversity throughout the world’s tropical woods. A survey of over one million trees in 1,568 places discovered that…
Psychology
Zebrafish Navigates to find their Suitable Temperature
Zebrafish are tiny than your little finger and have a brain that is around half the size of a pinhead. However, these animals have an…
Biology
The New Evolutionary Theory explains why Creatures Shrink with Time
Some evolutionary theories argue that creatures shrink over time, which can be explained by a concept known as “insular dwarfism” or “island dwarfism.” This phenomenon…
Engineering
Revolutionary Genome Editing Tools open up New Opportunities for Precision Medicine
The advent of revolutionary genome editing techniques has transformed the area of precision medicine, providing unprecedented opportunities to treat diseases at the molecular level. Techniques…
Biology
Dark Brown Bear Genomes reveal information about Ice Age Survival and Loss
The study of ancient brown bear genomes indeed sheds light on the evolutionary history and survival strategies of these majestic creatures during the Ice Age.…
Biology
Salmonella can be killed by Tomato Juice’s Antibacterial Qualities
Tomato juice indeed has certain antibacterial qualities that could aid in the fight against some infections, such as Salmonella. The main cause of this is…
Biology
Shedding New Light on the Virus-host Tug-of-war
The tug-of-war between the virus and host is centered on the interaction between ribonucleic acid (RNA) and proteins, which is also crucial for preserving cellular…
Environment
Green roofs may benefit from Fungal-rich Soil
Green roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their benefits for climate adaptation, mitigation, and urban biodiversity management. These planted surfaces on building rooftops absorb…
Environment
Endangered Seabird demonstrates Astonishing individual Adaptability to Climate Change
According to new research, the northward movement of Balearic shearwaters is driven by individual behavioural plasticity rather than evolutionary selection. The findings were published after…
Biology
Microbial research Resolves a Worldwide Nitrogen Conundrum
A study found that distinct AOM lineages use different regulatory methods for ammonia or urea use, reducing direct rivalry and allowing for coexistence. Wei Qin,…
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