Scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and their collaborators have uncovered several previously unknown strains of swine flu viruses that have been circulating unnoticed in Cambodian pig populations over the past 15 years, ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Sep 8, 2023
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Dogs are important to a lot of humans, but what makes them so?
Plants & Animals
Aug 25, 2023
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As biodiversity declines and causes reductions in the genetic variation of animals, historic genomes offer clues for conservation.
Ecology
Jul 27, 2023
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Physical maps are created in genome research to illustrate how the genetic information is arranged on individual chromosomes. In addition, genetic maps show the probability with which genetic variants can be transmitted together ...
Biotechnology
Jul 18, 2023
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Griffith-led research is revealing metabolic strategies that are surprisingly consistent across the rich diversity of life in the animal kingdom.
Biochemistry
Jul 13, 2023
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Observations of a wild colony of macaques over three years show same-sex sexual behavior among males is widespread and may be beneficial.
Evolution
Jul 10, 2023
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Animal genetics plays a crucial role in modern agriculture, enhancing food sustainability, and animal adaptation to a changing climate. Over the years, animal breeders have underlined the significance of genetics in enhancing ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Jun 26, 2023
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A study led by Duke University has looked into the operating mechanisms of Akkermansia muciniphila, a gut microbe associated with lower rates of metabolic disorders.
The climate crisis is turning the temperature up all over the world, but in southern Africa, the rise has been particularly concerning. Wild animals dependent on delicate ecosystems which are already dry, so that food and ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 15, 2023
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Stories of virgin births, where young are produced without fertilization, have been told throughout history. Mars the ancient Roman god, Horus the ancient Egyptian god and Qi from ancient Chinese mythology were all born to ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 11, 2023
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