Under Siege: Earth’s “Living Skin” Under Threat From Climate Change
Researchers report that a new method for assessing microbial activity in wetted soil leads to a better understanding of vulnerability. Using a novel method to…
Biology News
Surprising Study: Seemingly Healthy Ecosystems May Already Be on the Path To Decline
A recent study on biodiversity suggests that using species richness alone may not be a reliable metric for monitoring ecosystems. Ecosystems that appear healthy, with…
Ocean’s Silent Plastic Invasion: Marine Mammals Now Carry Microplastics Within
Research suggests that microplastics, once ingested, move into the fat and internal organs of whales. Microscopic plastic remnants have been detected in the blubber and…
Inside Job – Scientists Discover Entirely New and Unexpected Killer of Immune Cells Lacking “Self”
Researchers from Kobe University have identified an entirely new and unexpected mechanism through which the immune system eliminates cells lacking molecules that identify them as…
Scientists Discover New Achilles Heel of Bacterial Cell Wall
How one regulatory protein acts as a multi-tool of bacterial cell wall remodeling. For bacterial cells to grow and divide, their cell walls need continual…
Japanese Scientists Construct Complex 3D Organoids With Ingenious Device
A team of scientists led by Masaya Hagiwara of RIKEN national science institute in Japan has developed an ingenious device, using layers of hydrogels in…
Unlocking the Lizard’s Secret: A Breakthrough in Cartilage Regeneration
Scientists from the Keck School of Medicine of USC identify key cells involved in the process of cartilage regeneration in lizards—a discovery that could offer…
Which Came First: The Reptile or the Egg? Study Challenges Prevailing Views on Early Animal Reproduction
Researchers from Nanjing University and the University of Bristol have unveiled that the earliest mammals, reptiles, and birds might have given birth to live young….
Stone Age Secrets Unveiled: A DNA Dive Into Europe’s Genetic and Cultural Past
New genetic research provides new insights into the European Stone Age, revealing how different groups intermingled based on geography and how agriculture influenced genetic flow….
Scientists Discover Genetic Secret of Virgin Birth
For the first time, scientists have identified a genetic cause of virgin birth, and once activated, this ability is inherited by subsequent generations of females….
Solid-State Breakthrough: The Future of Storing Biological Materials
The breakthrough has potential applications in health care and scientific research. Researchers have developed a new technique to store biological substances like RNA and proteins…
Scientists Uncover “Astonishing” Complexity of Bacterial Circadian Clocks
Over 10% of all life forms are composed of bacteria, but it wasn’t until recently that we came to understand that, similar to humans, soil…
Global Genomes: Scientists Rewrite the Story of Human Genetics
University of Washington School of Medicine researchers played key roles in several aspects of a new genomic reference collection representing greater human population diversity. UW…
Revolutionary Treatment Emerges in the Battle Against Deadly Fungi
Researchers at the RIKEN Center for Sustainable Research Science (CSRS) and the University of Toronto have discovered an innovative way to combat fungal infections. This…
Biosensor Vision: Revealing the Crucial Role of Insulin-like Hormones in Brain Plasticity
Scientists at the Max Planck Institute discovered a mechanism where the insulin superfamily of hormones, specifically IGF1 and IGF2, are locally produced and released by…
Obscure Aquatic Plant Unveils Plant Growth Secret
An obscure aquatic plant has shed light on how plants prevent cracking due to the stresses and strains associated with growth. This discovery was made…
Mysterious Microorganisms Unveiled as Key to the Origin of Complex Life
An international group of scientists has been studying a group of microorganisms called Asgard archaea for several years. Their research indicates that these distinct organisms…
500-Million-Year-Old “Dune” Monster Unveiled – Ancient Sea Worm Unknown to Science
Researchers from the University of Kansas have discovered a previously unknown species of ancient sea worm, named Shaihuludia shurikeni. Another fossil at the same site…
