A new genetic study involving more than 2,000 dogs and 200,000 survey answers from dog owners has revealed that a dog's breed is a poor predictor of behavior on its own.
Plants & Animals
Apr 28, 2022
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It is often not even recognizable as such to the naked eye and harbors dangers that cannot yet be accurately assessed: Microplastics are entering the environment in ever greater concentrations and decompose only very slowly. ...
Evolution
Apr 8, 2022
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The bacterium Escherichia coli is found in the human intestine, and elsewhere. There it is harmless, but in certain conditions it can become a pathogen. It can cause bladder infections or even sepsis. A team of researchers ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 1, 2022
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They grow up to 12–15 feet tall and are causing havoc in the wetlands of North America. Known as Phragmites australis, the non-native common reed is one of the most important and most studied plants in the world.
Ecology
Mar 4, 2022
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Oats are full of essential nutrients and are a great source of energy. They also provide dietary fiber, a key part of healthy, balanced diets.
Agriculture
Dec 20, 2021
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A research group led by Prof. Jiao Yuannian from the Institute of Botany of the Chinese Academy of Sciences recently reported a high-quality genome sequence of Aristolochia fimbriata, providing new insights into angiosperm ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2021
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Genetic effects associated with same-sex sexual behavior are also associated with a mating advantage among people who engage only in opposite-sex sexual behavior, according to a study involving participants from the United ...
Evolution
Aug 24, 2021
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Whole-genome sequencing efforts around the world have offered important insights into human diversity, historical migrations, and the relationships between people of different regions—but scientists still don't have a complete ...
Evolution
Aug 4, 2021
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What the fruit fly is to zoologists, the thale cress is to botanists. The widespread herb with the botanical name Arabidopsis thaliana serves them as a model organism from which knowledge can be gained for other plants. It ...
Evolution
Jul 14, 2021
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Scientists have invested great time and effort into making connections between a plant's genotype, or its genetic makeup, and its phenotype, or the plant's observable traits. Understanding a plant's genome helps plant biologists ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 7, 2021
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