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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In 1962, renowned American conservationist Rachel Carson wrote a book entitled "Silent Spring" after she noticed the birdsong she used to wake up to as a child had been thinning. Its eventual absence had become almost deafening.
Plants & Animals
Jan 9, 2023
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Animals bred in captivity can experience significant changes to their bodies, behavior and health, which affects their chances of survival when they're released into the wild, a new review from The Australian National University ...
Plants & Animals
Nov 21, 2022
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Animal breeding is an interest shared by farm owners and pet lovers, yet how to simply assess animals' reproductive functions remains a question. An Osaka Metropolitan University researcher provides a potential answer with ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 21, 2022
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Global demand for exotic pets is increasing, a trend partly caused by social media and a shift from physical pet stores to online marketplaces.
Plants & Animals
Oct 7, 2022
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The World Canine Federation recognizes more than 300 different breeds of dogs, while the Cat Fanciers' Association only has 42 different kinds of moggie on its books. Why the difference?
Plants & Animals
Sep 30, 2022
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It's easy to assume all animals have a neat dividing line between the sexes because the differences in appearance between males and females can be so striking. But the more scientists learn about wildlife, the clearer it ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 28, 2022
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Fungal diseases in the human population are on the rise, so it is important for health authorities to understand where these pathogens come from. A new study has searched for fungi in the lung tissues of small mammals and ...
Ecology
Sep 26, 2022
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A research team led by Prof. Liu Guangxiu from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has isolated a fast-growing desert streptomycete from an extreme environment ...
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 15, 2022
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A "monkey media player" that lets zoo animals choose between video and sound files suggests they may prefer to spend more of their time listening than watching.
Plants & Animals
Jun 12, 2022
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