Disruptions to our circadian clocks – the internal molecular timekeepers “ticking” in nearly every cell of our body throughout the day – can lead to a wide range of health problems, from sleep disturbances to diabetes and cancer. But…
Category: 5. Biology
-
9 new butterflies discovered in old museum archives
When you think of butterflies, chances are you imagine unmistakable insects…
Continue Reading
-
How a simple animal folds itself with origami-like precision
Studying one of the simplest animals, Stanford’s Prakash Lab uncovered how it folds itself into complex shapes—revealing new insights into a fundamental cellular feature and the origins of tissue folding.
Continue Reading
-
Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Rapid Evolution in Gut Microbes
The gut microbiome is complex, and can be affected by the things we eat, our physical habits, our genes, and other factors. New research has shown that the gut microbiome can also evolve rapidly when exposed…
Continue Reading
-
Ultra-Processed Foods Trigger Rapid Evolution in Gut Microbes
The gut microbiome is complex, and can be affected by the things we eat, our physical habits, our genes, and other factors. New research has shown that the gut microbiome can also evolve rapidly when exposed…
Continue Reading
-
New Insights Into the Link Between a Toxic Protein & Neurodegeneration
Problems with a protein known as TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) have long been associated with the neurodegenerative disorders Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). These…
Continue Reading
-
New Insights Into the Link Between a Toxic Protein & Neurodegeneration
Problems with a protein known as TAR DNA-binding protein 43 (TDP-43) have long been associated with the neurodegenerative disorders Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). These…
Continue Reading
-
Scientists found climate change hidden in old military air samples
By examining DNA preserved in decades-old air samples collected by the Swedish Armed Forces, scientists at Lund University in Sweden have uncovered clear evidence that the seasonal release of spores by northern mosses has changed dramatically…
Continue Reading
-
Challenging Long-Held Theories: Evolution Isn’t One-and-Done, New Study Suggests
Repeated environmental changes can lead evolution in unexpected directions, and research from Vermont shows that studying a single population does not capture the full story of an entire species. All forms of life exist in environments that are…
Continue Reading
-
Dunedin's inner-city greening project shows even small spaces can be wildlife havens
Even small green spaces can bring nature back into cities, as our project in Ōtepoti Dunedin has shown.
Continue Reading