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Polygamy is (not) for the birds: How different mating practices shape evolution and survival
Researchers at Rice University have uncovered new insights into the evolution of bird behavior, revealing why certain mating systems persist while others disappear over time.
Evolution
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Embryo development hinges on sugar-modified proteins, study demonstrates
Protein modifications are key to cell survival because they ensure they do what they are supposed to do in a healthy system. One vital modification involves adding sugar molecules to proteins, a process known as glycosylation. ...
Cell & Microbiology
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Apex predators in prehistoric Colombian oceans would have snacked on killer whales today
Predators at the top of a marine food chain 130 million years ago ruled with more power than any modern species, McGill research into a marine ecosystem from the Cretaceous period revealed.
Ecology
9 hours ago
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Scientists resolve 'identity crisis' for Australia's deadliest spider
An international team of scientists has revised the classification of Australia's most famous spider. With a bite more deadly to humans than that of any other spider, the iconic Sydney funnel-web has long been considered ...
Plants & Animals
10 hours ago
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Genetic diversity in Alaska's red king crab may provide climate change resilience
New genetic research on the Alaska red king crab reveals previously undiscovered diversity among different regions, suggesting the species is more resilient to climate change and changing ocean conditions.
Ecology
10 hours ago
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Wind turbines impair bats' access to water in agricultural landscapes, study finds
Bats depend on open bodies of water such as small ponds and lakes for foraging and drinking. Access to water is particularly important for survival in the increasingly hot and dry summers caused by climate change, the time ...
Plants & Animals
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Syringe-wielding germs could crack antimicrobial resistance crisis
Friendly germs armed with their own biological syringes and poisons could hold the key to overcoming the antimicrobial resistance crisis, according to a new study by biologists at the Universities of Manchester and Basel.
Cell & Microbiology
10 hours ago
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Great Barrier Reef fish evidence suggests shifts in major global biodiversity patterns
Life on the Great Barrier Reef is undergoing big changes in the face of climate change and other human-caused pressures, a new study reveals.
Plants & Animals
10 hours ago
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Chornobyl dogs' genetic differences not due to mutation, study finds
Radiation-induced mutation is unlikely to have induced genetic differences between dog populations in Chornobyl City and the nearby Chornobyl Nuclear Power Plant (NPP), according to a new study in PLOS ONE from North Carolina ...
Plants & Animals
11 hours ago
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Evolutionary map uncovers bacterial survival genes
The most detailed study to date on the mechanisms by which a common type of bacterium, Staphylococcus aureus, adapts to living on the human body could help improve the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of certain infections.
Evolution
10 hours ago
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Ecologists reveal key genetic insights for conservation of iconic cockatoo species
Ecologists at the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have made valuable discoveries that could transform the conservation of two iconic cockatoo species: the Sulfur-crested cockatoos and the ...
Ecology
10 hours ago
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Single-cell method enables rapid identification of airborne pathogens in real-world environment
Aerosols play a critical role in the transmission of airborne pathogens by acting as carriers that transport pathogens between the environment and humans. Timely and accurate detection of these pathogens is essential for ...
Cell & Microbiology
10 hours ago
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Most species of bacteria remain unstudied in scientific research
A biomedical engineer at the University of Michigan has found that just a fraction of all known bacteria species has ever been the main focus of a scientific research effort and subsequent paper. In his research posted on ...
Wrong place, wrong time: Why Zika virus hijacks a protein needed for brain growth
The mosquito-borne Zika virus is known for causing microcephaly, a birth defect in which abnormal brain development results in a smaller-than-expected head.
Cell & Microbiology
13 hours ago
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Nuclear speckles identified as key hubs for gene expression regulation
Scientists at the University of California, Irvine, have discovered that nuclear speckles, a membraneless organelle within the nucleus, serve as central hubs for pre-mRNA 3′ end processing. This discovery advances our understanding ...
Cell & Microbiology
13 hours ago
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Researchers uncover privet leaves as new source of anti-inflammatory compounds
A research team, led by sensory scientists at the Monell Chemical Senses Center, have reported in the International Journal of Molecular Sciences that privet leaves yield significant amounts of both oleocanthal and its closely ...
Plants & Animals
10 hours ago
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Importance of RNA modifications in fungal infection resistance could lead to better treatments
An often-overlooked mechanism of gene regulation may be involved in the failure of antifungal drugs in the clinic, claims a German-Austrian research team led by the Leibniz Institute for Natural Product Research and Infection ...
Cell & Microbiology
4 hours ago
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Your gut bacteria are in a chemical tug-of-war with your body
Our gut is a bustling hub of activity, home to trillions of microbes that work together with our bodies to keep us healthy. A recent study explores one fascinating aspect of this partnership: how gut bacteria team up with ...
Molecular & Computational biology
12 hours ago
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Planting soybean green proves effective for waterhemp and Palmer amaranth suppression
Recently published research in the journal Weed Science shows that planting soybeans in a green, living cover crop provides effective control for some of the nation's most troublesome weeds when integrated with pre-emergence ...
Ecology
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Can predator presence help native species survive?
A study by The University of Western Australia found that maintaining some predation pressure in havens gave native fauna improved chances of survival when they were released into the wild.
Ecology
12 hours ago
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