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A solution to Darwin's 'mystery of the mysteries' emerges from the dark matter of the genome

Biological species are often defined on the basis of reproductive isolation. Ever since Darwin pointed out his difficulty in explaining why crosses between two species often yield sterile or inviable progeny (for instance, ...

Biology / Biotechnology

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Lactating tsetse flies models for lactating mammals?

An unprecedented study of intra-uterine lactation in the tsetse fly, published 18 April 2012 in Biology of Reproduction's Papers-in-Press, reveals that an enzyme found in the fly's milk functions similarly in ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Apr 18, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (3) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Evolution revolution

Developments in evolutionary biology have a significant impact on the way we look at the world and ourselves in it, according to a conservation scientist who will be speaking on the subject at Cambridge University’s ...

Biology / Evolution

created Mar 26, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Transgene insects: Scientists call for more open data

While genetically modified plants have already been introduced into the wild on a large scale in some parts of the world, the release of genetically modified animals is still at a relatively early stage. A ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Feb 01, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Monogamous birds... peeping on the neighbors!

(PhysOrg.com) -- It is well documented that male birds seduce females using their songs, colourful plumage and courtship dances. These signals reflect male genetic quality and will be graded by the female ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Jan 27, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Using radiation to sterilize insect pests may protect California fruits and vegetables

A new study published in the Journal of Economic Entomology shows that radiation can be used to effectively sterilize the light brown apple moth (LBAM), an insect pest found in Australia, New Zealand, California, Hawaii, Sweden ...

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Researchers field test genetically modified mosquitoes to combat dengue fever

(PhysOrg.com) -- Oxitec, a British company spun off from Oxford University has announced the results of its field test of genetically altered mosquitoes to combat the infamous dengue fever. As they report ...

Biology / Biotechnology

created Oct 31, 2011 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 2 | with audio podcast report

Single dose of contraceptive vaccine controls fertility in cats for years

(PhysOrg.com) -- University of Florida researchers, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture, report that a single dose of an immunocontraceptive vaccine controls fertility over multiple years in adult female ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 30, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Bijou's abnormally large clitoris leads to big surprise

Bijou is an 18-month old French bulldog that appears perfectly normal at first glance. She is healthy and her behavior is exemplary. However, her owner brought her to the Université de Montréal Faculty ...

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 22, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 2

Mosquitoes can't spot a spermless mate

A female mosquito cannot tell if the male that she has mated with is fertile or 'spermless' and unable to fertilise her eggs, according to a new study from scientists at Imperial College London.

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Aug 08, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 3 | with audio podcast

Sea lampreys fear the smell of death

A repellant for sea lampreys could be the key to better controlling one of the most destructive invasive species in the Great Lakes, says a Michigan State University researcher.

Biology / Ecology

created Aug 06, 2011 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (7) | comments 3 | with audio podcast


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