Category: 5. Biology

Most people probably think of glaciers as massive blocks of white ice. But many glaciers have dark patches because of the growth of algae, which can survive on the surface of the ice. These dark patches also…

How many Americans uses cannabidiol (CBD) and how many are marijuana users? This is what a recent study published in Preventive Medicine Reports hopes to address as a researcher from Biola University…

This supernova event likely occurred in the Upper Centaurus Lupus association, a group of massive stars approximately 457 light-years away from Earth.

While immunotherapy approaches to cancer treatment have had monumental benefits for cancer care, dichotomy in cohorts of patients who respond and do not respond to these modalities remains a significant…

The rise of antimicrobial resistance and novel emerging diseases has put…

New research reveals how hundreds of species influence Earth’s surface processes, from vast termite mounds visible from space to hippos carving drainage systems and beavers creating entire wetlands.

It’s estimated that around 13.4 million infants are born prematurely around the world, and preterm birth complications are a major cause of mortality for these babies. Preterm births can happen both…

Not all scars are created equal. That’s the conclusion of a new study by Weizmann Institute of Science researchers: They found that two distinct types of scars, referred to as “hot” and “cold,” can form in the diseased heart, and that…

Cell culture is a deliciously inviting hub for bacteria, fungi, and mycoplasmas. However, as our own ‘cell-culture sleuth’ points out, failing to detect and eliminate contamination can alter all aspects of…

Birds-of-paradise are a family of small to medium-sized forest birds found in the New Guinea region. With their elaborate and colorful feathers, these birds are among the most beautiful creatures on Earth. In a new study, ornithologists from…