Urgent Support Needed: One in Five Reptile Species Face Extinction
Reptiles, the majority of which are predators, are cold-blooded and scaly animals. Their ranks include some of the most deadly and venomous creatures on Earth,…
Reptiles, the majority of which are predators, are cold-blooded and scaly animals. Their ranks include some of the most deadly and venomous creatures on Earth,…
If scientists can fully understand plant growth, they might be able to find a cancer cure In order to increase agricultural yields, it is important…
The smell of food blocks the life-extending effect of a restricted diet. These drugs may unblock it. A research study using worms provides new clues…
Processes in the human body transform harmless immune cells into ruthless killers According to a recent study, the human body has the capability to change…
Humans or seals? Who has the best underwater hearing? All mammals lived on land millions of years ago, but eventually, certain species abandoned the land…
Eating bamboo? It’s all in the wrist. When is a thumb not really a thumb? When it’s an elongated wrist bone of the giant panda…
Similar to itch, pleasant touch is transmitted by a specific neuropeptide and neural circuit. Researchers have identified a neural circuit and a neuropeptide — a…
The first discovery of viruses infecting a group of microbes that may include the ancestors of all complex life has been found, scientists at The…
New research has identified an important molecular analogy that could explain the remarkable intelligence of these fascinating invertebrates. An exceptional organism with an extremely complex…
Tested using a new brain tissue model, the tiny particles may be able to deliver chemotherapy drugs for glioblastoma, a fast-growing and aggressive type of…
Though newly discovered bacteria are visible to the naked eye, microscopy reveals unexpected complexity. At first glance, the slightly murky waters in the tube look…
The secret lives of mites in the skin of our faces. First ever comprehensive DNA analysis of mites that live in the hair follicles of…
The human middle ear—which houses three tiny, vibrating bones—is key to transporting sound vibrations into the inner ear, where they become nerve impulses that allow…
A new study has identified 562 lost species An international study provides the first worldwide assessment of all terrestrial vertebrate species that have not been…
A new theory suggests that mutations have few straightforward ways to establish themselves in cells and cause tumors. For many researchers, the road to cancer…
Australian scientists believe they have discovered the world’s biggest plant – and they estimate it’s at least 4,500 years old. The ancient and incredibly resilient…
University of Innsbruck researchers have identified the genetic origin of our senses Researchers from the University of Innsbruck have determined the genetic origin of our…
Fossil-based compilation reveals new information on the evolution and spread of primates. The largest and most comprehensive family tree of the order primates, including both…