Twisting upwardly on trees and other plants—along with houses and even lampposts—vines are a wonder of nature. However, their marvels mask their parasitic behavior: in attaching to other life forms, vines block sunlight necessary for growth…
Category: 5. Biology
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New formula unravels vines' parasitic nature
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Genes That Help Shape the Oral Microbiome
Some people are more prone to cavities than others, even when their mouth hygiene is good. Differences in individual genetics, and the composition of the oral microbiome, or the species of microbes in the…
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Genes That Help Shape the Oral Microbiome
Some people are more prone to cavities than others, even when their mouth hygiene is good. Differences in individual genetics, and the composition of the oral microbiome, or the species of microbes in the…
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Multiple bacteria may be behind elk hoof disease
A debilitating hoof disease affecting elk herds across the Pacific Northwest appears to be driven not by a single pathogen but by multiple bacterial species working together, according to a study led by researchers in Washington State…
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One of Earth’s most abundant lifeforms has a fatal flaw
For decades, scientists believed a major group of ocean bacteria was ideally suited for life in waters with very little food. New research suggests that this assumption may be incomplete. These microbes appear to be far more sensitive to…
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Biologists discover alternative systems that help cells control genes
Researchers at the School of Biological Sciences of The University of Hong Kong (HKU) have uncovered how eukaryotic cells can control gene activity even after losing one of their major gene-regulatory systems during evolution. By studying a…
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Scientists create new map showing how cancer gene mutations influence tumor growth
Scientists have created a complete map showing how hundreds of possible mutations in a key cancer gene influence tumor growth.
The study focused on CTNNB1, a gene that produces the protein β-catenin, which helps regulate tissue…
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This wide-eyed baby primate is cute, cuddly—and venomous
As 2025 drew to a close, the Bronx Zoo in New York welcomed one of the most…
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Human and Avian Influenza: Challenges, Risks, and Solutions
Influenza presents a global health challenge due to its rapidly changing RNA genome. These mutations can result in serious health and economic consequences. To effectively manage outbreaks, reliable…
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Scientists Warn: Forests Are Losing Their Most Important Trees
Climate change, deforestation, and habitat loss are making forests more uniform, with fast-growing species increasingly dominating the landscape. As native trees are displaced, biodiversity declines, resistance to disease weakens, and forests…
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