Genetic testing moving into the mainstream, study finds microbiologystudy
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Genetic testing, which has expanded in recent years with advances in technology and the development of […]
Researchers find previously unknown links between microbial bile acids and the risk of colon cancer microbiologystudy
Microbes living in our guts help us digest food by reshaping the bile acids that our livers produce for breaking
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides
Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear
Botanists name beautiful new species of ‘lipstick vine’ from the Philippine rainforest
Scientists have today announced the discovery of a species of lipstick vine completely new to science, from the depths of
The Striped Bass Initiative at the MBL | On The Water Podcast microbiologystudy
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Across southeastern US, weedy rice steals herbicide resistance from crop rice
Weedy rice is a close relative of cultivated rice that infests rice fields worldwide and drastically reduces yields. To combat
Unique motor control system of anglerfish’s specialized ‘fishing rod’ discovered
Characterized by their unique adaptations to extreme environments, anglerfish are known for using lures to attract prey. Researchers at Nagoya
Uncovering hidden consequences of catch-and-release sport fishing
In an effort to conserve sensitive species of fish, some sport fishing is entirely catch-and-release, meaning that the fish are
Researchers discover new neurons that suppress food intake
Obesity affects a staggering 40 percent of adults and 20 percent of children in the United States. While some new