Within the next few decades, intensifying heat waves could expose a significant share of Europe’s cattle to dangerous levels of heat stress. New research maps where and how millions of animals may be affected by mid-century.
Category: 5. Biology
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Heat waves could put millions of European cattle at risk by mid-century
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Oddball flower challenges long-held rule about how new plant species evolve
Lipstick vines get their name from their bright red, tube-shaped flowers. But one member of this group of plants has lost its lipstick-like appearance—its flowers are shorter, wider, and yellowish green in color. It also attracts shorter-beaked…
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This odd vine contradicts long-standing evolutionary theory
A tiny tropical flower is challenging a longstanding model for plant…
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Heat waves are reshaping the behavior of Western Australia's western ringtail possum
Extreme heat is forcing Western Australia’s critically endangered western ringtail possum (Ngwayir) to cut back on vital activity and feeding, new research shows.
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Meet the Disgusting Bacteria That Give Plants a “Heart Attack”
A destructive plant pathogen has long puzzled scientists with its ability to move swiftly through crops and cause sudden, fatal wilting. A plant disease that can wipe out crops in a matter of days turns out to rely on something surprisingly…
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Vortex Biotech opens new state-of-the-art laboratory at Manchester Science Park
Vortex Biotech Holdings Limited has announced the opening of its advanced laboratory facilities at Manchester Science Park. The new site significantly enhances the company’s R&D and commercial delivery capacity and strengthens its…
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Scientists Warn: Mosquitoes’ Thirst for Human Blood Is Increasing
As Brazil’s Atlantic Forest shrinks, mosquitoes that once fed on many animal species appear to be shifting toward humans. Along Brazil’s coast, the Atlantic Forest packs remarkable biodiversity into a shrinking strip of habitat, with birds,…
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Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis
By analyzing microRNAs in blood, saliva, and vaginal mucus, researchers uncover fluid-specific molecular patterns that could inform future noninvasive diagnostics for endometriosis.
Study: Identification of candidate microRNA…
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NIH grant advances Indigenous-driven genomic research in Alaska and Oklahoma
A transdisciplinary team led by Southcentral Foundation, a Tribal healthcare organization in Anchorage, Alaska, has been awarded a competitive grant from the National Institutes of Health. Jessica Blanchard, Ph.D., senior research…
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JPM highlights | WuXi Biologics CEO Dr. Chris Chen: Scaled CRDMO platform delivering sustainable high growth
On January 14, Dr. Chris Chen, CEO of WuXi Biologics, delivered a keynote at the 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, highlighting the company’s 2025 achievements and outlining its outlook.
Through the CRDMO model, we have…
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