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Category: Biology
Duck-like Ancestor Discovered in Ancient Antarctica
Sixty-six million years ago, at the end of the Cretaceous Period, an asteroid struck near the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico,…
Gut Microbiome Influences Brain Protein Glycosylation
Our bodies are host to a vast number of microorganisms, especially in the gut, where trillions of bacteria play a…
Dinosaur Soft Tissues: More Common Than We Thought
Soft tissue preservation in fossils does not seem to depend upon the species, age or burial environment of the fossils…
Bacteriophage Paratox Hijacks Bacterial Metabolism to Enhance Strep Virulence
We’ve all experienced the discomfort of a sore throat at one time or another, and many of us are familiar…
The Surprising Power of Gene Loss in Evolution
Evolution is typically portrayed as a gradual process that builds greater complexity over time. New genes are acquired, and biological…
Blow Fly Larvae Develop “Termite Mask” to Infiltrate Colonies
Nature has long been a stage for masterful impersonators, and nowhere is this more evident than in the insect kingdom.…
Genetic Study Reveals Middle Eastern Origins of the Culex pipiens f. molestus Mosquito
In an intriguing new study, an international team of researchers has uncovered that the mosquitoes commonly found in London’s underground…
Study Reveals How Human Accelerated Regions Shape Brain Development
A new study from Yale University published on January 30 in the journal Cell offers a deeper understanding of the…
Genome Sequencing of the Pacific Banana Slug Reveals Genetic Diversity and Connectivity Across California
The Pacific banana slug has long been an iconic symbol of California’s coastal redwood forests, where it thrives in the…
Study Reveals Negative Impacts of Fertilizer on Pollinator and Plant Diversity in Grasslands
A study released on January 20, 2025, by researchers from the University of Sussex and Rothamsted Research has shed light…
New Dinosaur Genus and Species Identified in Mexico
A groundbreaking discovery has been made by an international team of geologists, paleontologists, and climate scientists from Mexico, the U.S.,…
Study Reveals Climate Warming Drives Growth Decline and Masting Breakdown in European Beech
A groundbreaking long-term study has shed new light on the devastating effects of climate change on one of Europe’s most…
Apes Can Now “Tell” Us What They Know
In a groundbreaking experiment, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have demonstrated for the first time that apes can communicate unknown…
India Doubles Tiger Population in a Decade
India has achieved a remarkable success in tiger conservation, doubling its tiger population in just over a decade. This achievement…
Life Cycle and Elevation Determine Grasshopper Responses to Climate Change in the Rocky Mountains
As the planet continues to warm, biologists are increasingly concerned about the dramatic declines in insect populations worldwide. Dubbed by…
Outsmarting Viruses: New Method Identifies Immune Escape Mutations
Viruses are remarkable in their ability to disguise themselves and evade the immune system. When the body’s immune defenses recognize…
Climate Change Threatens Ancient Sharks and Rays
Sharks and rays, which have roamed the world’s oceans for around 450 million years, are a group of cartilaginous fish…
Collagen Found in 75-Million-Year-Old Dinosaur Fossil
For many years, scientists believed that fossilization was a process that completely destroyed any original organic molecules, leaving only the…
Protecting the Tjakuṟa in Central Australia
In the arid landscapes of Central Australia, the Tjakuṟa (great desert skink, Liopholis kintorei) is a symbol of both cultural…