The diversity of water strider species apparently developed as early as the Cretaceous period, much earlier than previously thought. SNSB researchers have succeeded in clarifying the phylogenetic history of this insect family, with molecular…
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Diversity of water striders emerged earlier than previously thought, researchers find
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Age-related changes in the gut microbiota impair intestinal stem cell function
A new study led by Hartmut Geiger at the University of Ulm, Germany, and Yi Zheng and Kodandaramireddy Nalapareddy, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center (CCHMC), USA reveals that age-related changes in the gut microbiota…
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Aging zoo animals threaten long-term species conservation goals
Many mammal populations in European and North American zoos are aging—a trend that jeopardizes the long-term viability of so-called reserve populations and, with it, a core mission of modern zoos in global species conservation. This is the…
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New ISSCR guidance charts path for pluripotent stem cell therapies
The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) today announced the upcoming release of “Charting the Translational Pathway: ISSCR Best Practices for the Development of Pluripotent Stem Cell (PSC)-Derived Therapies,” a new…
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Four-eyed Cambrian fish fossils hint at origins of vertebrate pineal complex
New fossil evidence from China suggests that some of our vertebrate ancestors had four eyes. The study, published in Nature, takes a closer look at a structure found in multiple 518 million-year-old fossils, which appears to have the same…
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How Giant Kangaroos Moved Across Ancient Australia
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Ancient kangaroos were huge. A modern kangaroo maxes out at 200 pounds, while…
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Ancient giant kangaroos could hop to it when they needed to, hindlimb study suggests
Giant ancestors of modern-day kangaroos—which previous research has estimated could weigh up to 250 kilograms—may have been able to hop in short bursts, according to research published in Scientific Reports.
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A spot in the base of the brain has a love of language
The brain’s “little brain” may hold big promise for people with language trouble.
Tucked into the base of the brain, the fist-sized cerebellum is most known for its role in movement, posture and coordination. A new study maps…
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Stress-reduction molecule has potential to treat aging and metabolic disorders
University of Queensland researchers say the discovery of a new stress reduction role for a naturally occurring molecule in the body could lead to new drugs and treatment for metabolic disorders and aging.
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Living walls boost biodiversity by providing safe spaces for urban wildlife
Living walls—structures housing flowers and plants fitted to the outside of new and old buildings—can significantly enhance the biodiversity within urban environments, a new study has shown.
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