Two new studies provide more evidence that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a Wuhan, China market where live animals were sold—further bolstering the theory that the virus emerged in the wild rather than escaping ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jul 27, 2022
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The morphology of coelacanths has not fundamentally changed since the Devonian age, that is, for about 400 million years. Nevertheless, these animals known as living fossils are able to genetically adapt to their environment. ...
Plants & Animals
Jun 14, 2012
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Existing gene drive technologies could be combined to help control the invasive grey squirrel population in the UK with little risk to other populations, according to a modelling study published in Scientific Reports.
Ecology
Mar 4, 2021
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Australia has a global reputation for being tough on biosecurity. There are strict rules around the import and export of both native and exotic species. Security is tight, and advanced screening technology commonplace at ...
Plants & Animals
Apr 26, 2023
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To neuroscientist Jason Vevea, Luke Lavis is not just a chemist. He's a modern-day magician.
Biochemistry
Jul 5, 2023
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Australian rescuers were forced Thursday to begin euthanising some surviving whales from a mass stranding that has already killed 380 members of the giant pod.
Ecology
Sep 24, 2020
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Scientists have found a new non-invasive way to identify a deadly virus in dolphins that could be a testing breakthrough. For the first time, researchers at the University of Hawai'i Health and Stranding Lab have successfully ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 23, 2024
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All living organisms are equipped with sensory organs to detect changes in their surrounding environment. It may not immediately strike us as obvious but, similar to how we can sense heat, cold, light, and darkness, we are ...
Plants & Animals
May 21, 2021
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A West Virginia University mechanical engineer has developed a way to predict the neuron and muscle patterns controlling locomotion for animals of any size, moving at any speed.
Biotechnology
Jan 31, 2024
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Wildlife trading on social media is a complex issue—but tech firms can take steps to tackle it, according to new research.
Plants & Animals
Nov 26, 2021
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