Mammalian Mysteries: How 240 Species Unravel the Secrets of Human Genes
Studies from the Zoonomia Project pinpoint key parts of the human genome that have remained unchanged after millions of years of evolution and may shed…
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The Unexpected Evolutionary Key of Blinking
Blinking is vital for the eye’s health and function. It serves multiple purposes such as keeping the eyes clean, safeguarding them, and even conveying nonverbal…
A Grizzly Discovery: Search for Ancient Bears in Alaskan Cave Leads to an Important Human Revelation
Researchers have discovered that some modern Alaska Natives still live almost exactly where their ancestors did 3,000 years ago, highlighting genetic continuity in Southeast Alaska…
A Plastic Oasis: Scientists Uncover Surprising Refuge for Coastal Marine Species
A team of researchers from the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center (SERC) and the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa, has recently published a study in…
Uncovering the Secrets of Mass Extinction – What Happens to Ecology, Evolution, and Biodiversity?
“These are times of major changes in the environment, and how those changes impact the organisms is relevant to understanding our current environment and environmental…
High on Science: How Worms With the Munchies Could Help Develop Better Drugs
Worms could be a good research model for understanding the endocannabinoid system—and possibly developing better drugs. Worms exposed to a cannabinoid exhibit behavior similar to…
Trillions of Miles Away – Distant Supernovae May Impact the Diversity of Life on Earth
A new study published in Ecology and Evolution by Henrik Svensmark of DTU Space has shown that the explosion of stars, also known as supernovae,…
The Skate’s Great DNA Unveiling: Shedding Light on Stingray Cousins
An international collaboration involving Rutgers researchers unravels the mystery of the fish’s unique shape. Rutgers geneticists, working with an international team of scientists, have conducted…
“High” Appetites: Worms Get the Munchies From Cannabinoids Just Like Humans
Nematode worms (C. elegans) display a similar response to cannabinoids as humans, preferring their favorite foods when exposed to the substances, according to a study…
The Bizarre Tully Monster Mystery: Solved at Last?
The 3D scanning of the mysterious fossil may have finally settled the argument about its classification as either a vertebrate or an invertebrate. The Tully…
Scientists Determine the Origins of One the World’s Oldest Crops
An international study has uncovered the origins of the grapevine using the Wild Vine Database at KIT. Grapevine has a long history as one of…
New Evidence Sheds Light on the Evolutionary Mystery of North American Wolves
A new study, published in the journal Molecular Biology and Evolution by Oxford University Press, sheds light on the evolution of North American wolves, a…
New Study Uncovers Secret of Mammals’ Evolutionary Success
A recent study has uncovered the secret to the success of one of the most prosperous animal lineages — modern mammals. The key, according to…
52-Million-Year-Old Bat Skeleton Unveils New Species and Clues to Evolution of Flying Mammals
52-million-year-old fossils support idea that bats diversified rapidly on multiple continents during the Eocene. Scientists have discovered a new bat species, Icaronycteris gunnelli, based on…
MIT Scientists Uncover Rapid Microbial Evolution on Eczema-Afflicted Skin
A new analysis reveals how Staphylococcus aureus gains mutations that allow it to colonize eczema patches. Human skin is home to millions of microbes. One…
Fin-tastic DNA: How Skates Evolved To Fly Through Water
Researchers have discovered that little skate’s unique cape-like fins evolved through changes in the non-coding regions of its genome and the three-dimensional structures called “topologically…
Appetite Control: Ancient Roots of Hunger Regulation Revealed by Jellyfish and Fruit Flies
Researchers found a connection between neuropeptides regulating food intake in jellyfish and fruit flies, despite 600 million years of divergence. The GLWamide/MIP system controlling feeding…
New Discovery Challenges Previously Held Beliefs About the Origin of Branching in Plants
Scientists at the University of Bristol have made a groundbreaking discovery that challenges previously held beliefs about the origin of branching in plants. Through a…
