Scientists at the University of Kansas Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum recently uncovered a mistake that dates back decades involving a poison frog specimen from Peru. The frog had been incorrectly identified and designated as a…
Category: 5. Biology
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Optical genome mapping as a high-resolution tool for uncovering cytogenetic complex and cryptic alterations in a cohort of patients with MDS and AML
Hellström-Lindberg, E., Tobiasson, M. & Greenberg, P. Myelodysplastic syndromes: moving towards personalized management. Haematologica 105, 1765–1779 (2020).
Boscaro, E. et al. Modern risk…
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6-Gingerol alleviates high glucose-induced inflammation and cytotoxicity in THP-1 cells by inhibiting TLR4 signaling
Ma, X. et al. Excessive intake of sugar: An accomplice of inflammation. Front. Immunol. 13, 988481 (2022).
Srour, B. et al. Ultra-processed foods and human health: From epidemiological evidence…
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The invisible energy cost that keeps life from falling apart
Living systems pay energetic costs that traditional mechanical physics does not account for. One clear example is the energy needed to keep certain biochemical processes running, such as those involved in photosynthesis, while actively preventing…
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Giant phantom jellyfish spotted deep in Pacific
Like a scene out of a Jules Verne novel, scientists from Schmidt Ocean…
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Protection gap for migratory freshwater fishes found in Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals
Many migratory species such as birds, bats, whales, and fish cross national borders to complete their lifecycle and need internationally coordinated action to protect them. The Convention on the Conservation of Migratory Species of Wild Animals…
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AI river forecasts may be accurate, but based on flawed logic
Artificial intelligence is changing how we predict river flow—but a new study led by researchers at the University of British Columbia shows that these models often get the right answers for the wrong reasons.
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Bird-friendly tourism: A conversation between biodiversity conservation and rural development
A study published in Avian Research demonstrates that the Hide-in-Bird Pond (HIBP) model, a community-based, grassroots avitourism initiative in which local communities establish artificial ponds and feeding stations to attract avian species for…
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Shelled amoeba crawls like an octopus, shifting tactics on the go
An international team of researchers led by Hokkaido University has characterized the unique mechanics that enable Arcella, a shelled, single-celled amoeba, to move skillfully across different surfaces.
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Dissected Greenland shark eyeballs could help humans see forever
The Greenland shark (Somniosus microcephalus) is well-known for its impressive…
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