Category: Biology

A team of chemists and agriculture specialists has successfully developed a process that transforms urea found in wastewater into percarbamide, a compound that can be utilized as a highly effective…

As climate change leads to rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns around the world, scientists are increasingly concerned about the impact these changes will have on ecosystems, particularly freshwater bodies.…

Trees and shrubs are remarkable organisms, capable of living for centuries and recording the changes in climate and environmental conditions they experience. One of the most fascinating ways these plants…

Cells are incredibly dynamic structures, with some remaining stationary throughout their life, while others move freely throughout the body. This movement is often critical to physiological processes such as immune…

A significant discovery has occurred in South Eastern Egypt, marking the first recorded sighting of a spotted hyena (Crocuta crocuta) in this region for thousands of years. The lone hyena,…

Engineers from The University of Warwick’s Integrative Synthetic Biology Center and Imperial College London’s Department of Bioengineering have recently achieved a significant milestone in the sustainable production of chemicals. These…

Researchers from Tel Aviv University’s School of Zoology have conducted an extensive study on the behavior and movement of the common spur-winged lapwing (Vanellus spinosus) to examine the effects of…

Autophagy is a fundamental process that allows cells to maintain their health by getting rid of damaged parts and recycling useful components. In recent years, the importance of this cellular…

In the United States, hookworms are commonly recognized as skin-penetrating nematodes responsible for parasitic infections. However, globally, another, lesser-known nematode—Strongyloides stercoralis—infects over 600 million people, causing a major public health…

Human Immunodeficiency Virus type 1 (HIV-1) targets the immune system, ultimately compromising the body’s ability to fight off infections and diseases. As it infiltrates human cells, it inserts its genetic…

A recent study published in Current Biology on January 20 provides an intriguing look at an unexpected behavior among chimpanzees: “contagious urination.” The study, which observed a group of 20…

DNA replication is a fundamental and continuous process that occurs in our cells as many as trillions of times a day. Every time a cell divides—whether to heal damaged tissue,…

Hydrogen gas (H₂) holds immense promise as a clean, renewable fuel source, with biological systems offering potential solutions for its efficient production. In particular, [FeFe]-hydrogenases are known to be the…

The problem of plastic waste is one of the most pressing environmental issues facing the world today. Every year, approximately 450 million tons of plastic are discarded globally, with a…

For the first time, an international team of scientists has identified snow leopard fossils, shedding light on the evolutionary history of one of the world’s most elusive big cats. Published…

The terrestrialization of land plants, which began during the Silurian and Devonian periods, marked a transformative moment in Earth’s history. The parallel to the Cambrian explosion of marine animals is…

With more than 50,000 described species, leaf beetles (family Chrysomelidae) form one of the largest and most diverse groups of herbivores on the planet. Representing about a quarter of the…

Florida’s waterways are home to many iconic wildlife species, and among the most visible are two distinct types of waterbirds—the anhinga and the double-crested cormorant. Despite their similar appearances and…

Cell movement is fundamental to the development of multicellular organisms. Whether it’s the formation of tissues, the development of organs, or processes like wound healing, the ability of cells to…

Oxygen is essential for most living organisms, fueling cellular processes by acting as the final electron acceptor in the chain of reactions that convert nutrients into energy. This essential process…