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Ancient snakes have been unearthed, shedding light on the continent’s slithering past. A newly discovered fossil snake species in Wyoming is transforming our understanding of…
According to the lead researcher, “We need these drugs to prevent or treat future viral outbreaks.” A research team at the University of Alberta has…
Understanding the mechanism of LINE-1 is key to developing potential new treatments for cancer, autoimmune disorders, neurodegeneration, and even aging. Research published on December…
Scientists identify new protein biomarkers for visualizing well-developed sperm to assess the potential success of surgical sperm retrieval. In a recent study, scientists developed a…
New research led by Lancaster University reveals that over a six-year period, the reported sexual identity of more than 6% of the UK population aged…
Ensuring the preservation of forest diversity guarantees their productivity and holds the potential to enhance the accumulation of carbon and nitrogen in the soil. This,…
Studies on fish suggest that delaying the use of medication may be beneficial for humans. According to new research from the University of Alberta, it…
Webb space telescope’s mid-infrared capabilities allowed scientists to see past gas and dust clouds to observe previously obscured details in faraway galaxies. A team of…
Imagine overhearing the Powerball lottery winning numbers, but not being aware of when they will be announced – only that it will occur sometime within…
University of Alberta expert challenges popular claims about the “wood-wide web.” The idea that forest trees can “talk” to each other, share resources with their…
New research on the preserved gut contents of Microraptor reveals a more varied diet than previously believed. An international team of scientists discovered a rare…
An international research team has discovered a potential new target for a drug that could prevent the deadly metastases responsible for 90% of cancer deaths….
A new study helps clarify the evolutionary origins of the “platypus of fungi.” Approximately 600 seemingly disparate fungi that never quite found a fit along…
New minerals discovered in massive meteorite may reveal clues to asteroid formation. At least two new minerals that have never before been seen on Earth…
Study reveals how reducing sodium intake can help patients with heart failure. Surprising findings indicate that a low-salt diet improves symptoms and quality of life…
Lower humidity and higher temperatures are driving extreme weather that makes wildfires more frequent and intense, say experts. The world’s eight most extreme wildfire weather…
University of Alberta scientist and collaborators show that a proposed “snake with four legs” is instead a long-bodied marine lizard. Filling in the links of…
University of Alberta researchers find SARS-CoV-2 infects immature red blood cells, reducing oxygen in the blood and impairing immune response. A new study published in…