What makes the human brain distinctive? A new study published July 21 in Cell identifies two genes linked to human brain features and provides a road map to discover many more. The research could lead to insights into the…
Category: 5. Biology
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This killer fungus strikes at sunset. Here’s how
The fungus Entomophthora muscae turns flies into zombies and kills them at sunset. An internal kill clock may explain the mysterious timing.
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Why fireflies are everywhere this summer
As the early-2000s bop goes, you would not believe your eyes, if 10 million
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The heatwave that shattered ecosystems, starved whales, and drove fish north
New research from the University of Victoria (UVic) highlights how marine heatwaves can dramatically impact marine ecosystems and offers a stark preview of how future ocean warming will reshape ocean life.
From 2014 to 2016, the Pacific coast of…
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This genetic breakthrough could help thousands of species cheat extinction
Gene editing technologies — such as those used in agriculture and de-extinction projects — can be repurposed to offer what an international team of scientists is calling a transformative solution for restoring genetic diversity and saving…
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DeNovix releases new CellDrop FLxi applications
DeNovix announces the release of three new cell counting applications for the CellDrop FLxi Automated Cell Counter.
The new software is offered as a free upgrade for existing customers and includes applications for counting Stem…
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“Bone-Digesting” – Scientists Discover Unusual New Type of Cell
Researchers have discovered a new type of intestinal cell in pythons that helps them completely digest bones. Scientists studying Burmese pythons have identified a previously unknown type of intestinal cell that plays a key role in breaking down…
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Zebrafish reveal how two genes independently drive sensory organ regeneration
Scientists uncover how zebrafish switch between cell division and direct differentiation to rebuild sensory organs, challenging long-held views on tissue regeneration.
Study: Stem and progenitor cell proliferation are…
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LONP1 loss causes mitochondrial mayhem in β-cells
LONP1 loss causes mitochondrial mayhem in β-cells
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Evolutionary hotspots in bacterial genomes
Evolutionary hotspots in bacterial genomes
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