Sexual reproduction: Sometimes it's just not worth the effort, study finds
Why do most plants and animals engage in sexual reproduction?
Evolution
Feb 11, 2020
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Monash University was founded in 1958 in Melbourne, Australia as a public university. Monash has over 55,000 students attending classes in the universities eight campuses. Six of the campuses are located in Victoria, Australia, one campus in South Africa and one in Malaysia. The university has a Centre in Prato, Italy. Monash University is a member of the prestigious Group of Eight and ranked in the top 50 of all universities world-wide. The University is noted for its Stem Cell Research and the Monash Science Technology Research and Innovation Precinct, as well as 100 other scientific research centres.
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Oligomers observed mimicking the combination of DNA strands
An international research team have for the first time observed dynamic covalent oligomers mimicking the combination of complementary DNA strands, which could lead to exciting developments in electronics and the engineering ...
Biochemistry
Feb 07, 2020
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Grey seals discovered clapping underwater to communicate
Marine mammals like whales and seals usually communicate vocally using calls and whistles.
Plants & Animals
Feb 03, 2020
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Ancient worm reveals way to destroy toxic cells in Huntington's disease
Insights from their study may provide a novel therapeutic approach for diseases such as Huntington's and Parkinson's.
Molecular & Computational biology
Dec 07, 2019
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First action plan in 25 years aims to save Australia's snakes and lizards from extinction
The status of Australian snakes and lizards has deteriorated significantly over the past two decades, with the number of species assessed as threatened nearly doubling from 1993 to 2017.
Ecology
Dec 02, 2019
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Antidepressants polluting the water can change fish behavior
The Monash scientists who found that pharmaceutical pollutants in waterways altered reproductive behavior, anxiety levels, activity and antipredator responses of fish have now discovered for the first time that such toxicity ...
Ecology
Nov 13, 2019
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Study points to new weapon in fight against lethal fungi
Researchers at Monash University have gained insights into how nanoparticles could be used to identify the presence of invasive and sometimes deadly microbes, and deliver targeted treatments more effectively.
Bio & Medicine
Nov 09, 2019
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Scientists call for improved approach to biodiversity targets on invasive species
A Monash-led international commentary on the harm caused by biological invasions has urged policy makers to develop conversation targets in a unified framework informed by new data integration methods developed in the last ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 28, 2019
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Tackling E. coli infections
Monash scientists have identified a survival mechanism of bacteria that cause disease in plant and animals, including highly virulent E. coli (Escherichia coli) related diseases.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 16, 2019
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Extraordinarily warm temperatures above Antarctica cause hot and dry extremes in Australia, researchers warn
Changes in springtime winds high above the South Pole are set to trigger higher than usual temperatures and fire-prone weather conditions in Australia, an international study involving Monash scientists has warned.
Environment
Oct 08, 2019
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