Rare rabbit could be at risk in NC, and scientists are rushing to collect its poop
Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said.
Research in North Carolina involving rabbit poop could help protect a vulnerable species in the state, wildlife officials said.
Plants & Animals
Mar 12, 2024
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By dissecting the genetic diversity of the most deadly human malaria parasite—Plasmodium falciparum—researchers at EMBL's European Bioinformatics Institute (EMBL-EBI) have identified a mechanism of 'copy-paste' genetics ...
Evolution
Mar 7, 2024
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The complex and very diverse world of fungi is often referred to as the fifth kingdom of organisms. It includes various yeasts, molds, and mushrooms. A team of scientists from the University of Ottawa (uOttawa) has uncovered ...
Ecology
Mar 7, 2024
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In the pursuit of enhancing almond genetic diversity for the ever-expanding global demand, researchers have delved into a private almond germplasm collection, shedding light on the potential for new cultivars adapted to diverse ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Mar 5, 2024
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What's in a name? A lot, actually. For the scientific community, names and labels help organize the world's organisms so they can be identified, studied, and regulated. But for bacteria, there has never been a reliable method ...
Ecology
Mar 4, 2024
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For more than a decade, invasive Asian honeybees have defied evolutionary expectations and established a thriving population in North Queensland, much to the annoyance of the honey industry and biosecurity officials.
Evolution
Feb 29, 2024
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Wildlife is vanishing around the world, plummeting at rates unprecedented in human history. Then there are elephant seals.
Plants & Animals
Feb 28, 2024
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Within every cell in our body, our DNA is tightly bundled with proteins to form structures known as chromosomes. The commonly known shape of a chromosome relates to an X-shaped appearance in many organisms. The formation ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 14, 2024
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Research is helping strawberries and raspberries become more resilient to climate change and snacks become healthier.
Biotechnology
Feb 6, 2024
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Climate change is already harming agricultural yields and may one day pose a significant threat to the world's food supply. Engineering more resilient crops, including those able to thrive in the face of drought or high soil ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Feb 5, 2024
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