There are many genes, or at least markers of one sort or another within our DNA sequences, that have been associated with height. By some estimates the number could be thousands. However, finding those select genes that have ...
Neural networks have been powering breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, including the large language models that are now being used in a wide range of applications, from finance, to human resources to health care. But ...
Mathematics
Mar 12, 2024
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A research team led by Professor Toshihiko Eki of the Department of Applied Chemistry and Life Science, Toyohashi University of Technology and others used DNA metabarcoding to analyze changes in the composition of soil organisms ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 23, 2023
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Earth's surface is covered by plants. They make up the majority of biomass on land and exhibit a wide range of diversity, from mosses to trees. This astounding biodiversity came into existence due to a fateful evolutionary ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 30, 2023
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Researchers from the University of Cambridge have analyzed more than 800,000 tweets and found that negative emotions expressed about geoengineering—the idea that the climate can be altered using technology—can easily ...
Social Sciences
Feb 28, 2023
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Oregon State University scientists are decoding how cells communicate and collectively respond to chemical stimuli in the extracellular environment, knowledge that's critical to understanding physiological processes and blocking ...
Molecular & Computational biology
Oct 12, 2022
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The skulls of tetrapods had fewer bones than extinct and living fish, limiting their evolution for millions of years, according to a latest study.
Evolution
Sep 9, 2022
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Why do some people seem to never get sick while others consistently fall prey to viruses and bacteria? How can the spouse of a sick person avoid catching their partner's bug despite sleeping next to them every night? Questions ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 16, 2022
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Researchers from Western University may have discovered a new meaning to the social media phrase, "going viral."
Evolution
May 5, 2022
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New research led by Northwestern University can help officials identify hidden networks of officers engaging in misconduct and criminal behavior within police organizations. The study shows that police misconduct is a group ...
Social Sciences
May 4, 2022
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