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600 million years of shared environmental stress response found in algae and plants
Without plants on land, humans could not live on Earth. From mosses to ferns to grasses to trees, plants are our food, fodder and timber. All this diversity emerged from...
Woolly mice are a first step to resurrecting mammoths, but there's a very long way to go
US biotechnology company Colossal Laboratories and Biosciences has a radical proposal: it wants to resurrect the woolly mammoth from extinction. In a preprint paper published on March 4, scientists at...
Studying structure of G protein-coupled receptor kinases could improve an array of drugs
Each cell in your body relies on precise communication with other cells to function properly. At the center of this process are the molecular switches that turn communication signals in...
New Insights Into Hypospadias: SOX9's Role in Urethral Formation Revealed
A recent study has uncovered the pivotal role of the transcription factor SOX9 in the development of hypospadias, a common congenital condition that affects male children. The research highlights how...
Circadian Rhythms in Tea Plant Microbiomes: A Key to Nutrient Cycling
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a fascinating connection between the circadian rhythms of tea plants and the microbial communities in their rhizosphere, providing new insights into nutrient cycling. Researchers have...
Molecular 3D structure of viral 'copying machine' deciphered
Researchers have shown, for the first time, how the genetic material of the Nipah virus replicates in infected cells. The virus can cause fatal encephalitis in humans.
Vertical farming research sheds light on producing medicinal compounds
New research on using controlled environment agriculture (CEA) to grow plants with medicinal properties could lead to production methods that will increase one anti-cancer compound naturally produced by certain species...
Shells of their former selves: How sea snails have adapted to invasive predators
Over the past two decades, the Gulf of Maine has become a popular landing spot for invasive species from across the world, says Geoffrey Trussell, an evolutionary biologist and professor...
Whales move nutrients from Alaska to Hawaii in their urine, supporting tropical ecosystems
Whales are not just big, they're a big deal for healthy oceans. When they poop, whales move tons of nutrients from deep water to the surface. Now new research shows...
Scientists Identify Key Gene Enhancing Citrus Survival in Cold Climates
A pioneering study has uncovered the role of a key gene, PtrPAT1, in boosting cold tolerance in citrus plants by regulating the accumulation of glycine betaine (GB).
New England Patriots to trade defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to New Orleans Saints
The New England Patriots agreed to trade defensive tackle Davon Godchaux to the New Orleans Saint in exchange for a seventh-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, a league source...
Meta scientists use AI to decode magnetic brain scans, revealing how thoughts translate into typed sentences
An AI model can scan your brain with non-invasive equipment and convert your thoughts into typed sentences — with no implants required.
Spring reading: 10 books being adapted for film, TV
"Long Bright River," "Forever," "Fear Street: Prom Queen" and other books are being adapted for film and television this spring.
Whale pee moves vital nutrients thousands of miles
Even for the world’s largest animals, “when you gotta go, you gotta go.” Whale’s volcanic poop offers up a treasure trove of biological information and nutrients for the ocean. Not to be...
Megalodon may have grown up to 80 feet long — far larger than previous estimates
New study suggests megalodons may have grown 15 feet longer than some previous estimates, had enormous babies, and didn't look like supersized great white sharks.
Crickets and flies face off in a quiet evolutionary battle
Male crickets in Hawaii softened their chirps once parasitic flies started hunting them. Now, it seems, the flies are homing in on the new tunes.
Dolphins and humans team up to catch fish in Brazil
In Brazil, where humans and dolphins fish in tandem, cooperation both within and between species is essential for the longstanding tradition.
Sand Topdressing in Turfgrass Management: Insights Into Organic Matter Control and Soil Health
A research team sheds light on the longstanding debate regarding sand topdressing and its role in managing organic matter in turfgrass systems.
Small and Nutritious Fish: A Healthy and Sustainable Alternative for the Amazon Region
A study conducted by Cornell University and the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS), both members of the Amazon Waters Alliance, reveals that small, abundant, and nutritious fish species in the Amazon...
20% of Butterflies in the U.S. Have Disappeared Since 2000
According to new research featuring faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, butterflies are disappearing at an alarming rate.
Researcher Discusses Decline in Butterfly Populations
Butterfly populations have been declining at an alarming rate, raising concerns about the broader implications for the environment. Experts from Binghamton University are available in this live virtual event to...
Study Raises the Possibility of a Country Without Butterflies
Butterflies are disappearing in the United States. All kinds of them. With a speed scientists call alarming.
Bringing Expansion Microscopy to Plants
Biologists have discovered a low-cost way to more easily study the detailed makeup of plant cells. The ultimate goal is to help grow better crops, improving food security.
Bat is the prime suspect in ultra-rare human rabies fatality in Central California
An unidentified Fresno County individual died of rabies despite treatment after probably being bitten by a bat, the first human case in the area in 32 years.
Stressed? Take the fast track to 'womb-like' euphoria at this new L.A. art experience
The walk-through art installation aims to get participants to hear color and see sound. The goal? Calmness.
Evacuated? Hosting someone who is? Try these 9 tips for harmonious communal living
Thousands have been displaced by the Los Angeles wildfires. Communal living is stressful, even in the best of times. Here's how to cohabitate harmoniously.
Stretching spider silk makes it stronger by aligning protein chains
When spiders spin their webs, they use their hind legs to pull silk threads from their spinnerets. This pulling action doesn't just help the spider release the silk, it's also...
New technique expands plant cells for better microscopic imaging
The way we study plant cells is expanding—literally—thanks to new research from Kevin Cox, an assistant professor of biology in Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. Louis and...