Biting flies on dairy farms can spread bovine mastitis microbiologystudy
Bovine mastitis, which affects cows, leads to reduced milk production and can be fatal if left untreated. The USDA National […]
Scientists discover genetic ‘off switch’ in legume plants that limits biological ability to source nutrients
A genetic “off switch” that shuts down the process in which legume plants convert atmospheric nitrogen into nutrients has been
Ancient dingo DNA shows modern dingoes share little ancestry with modern dog breeds
A landmark study of ancient dingo DNA revealed that the distribution of modern dingoes across Australia, including those on K’gari,
Unlocking the world of bacteria microbiologystudy
Bacteria possess unique traits with great potential for benefiting society. However, current genetic engineering methods to harness these advantages are
New, holistic way to teach synthetic biology microbiologystudy
The field of synthetic biology, the science of manipulating biology, has a lot of “cooks in the kitchen,” which has
Cell division: Before commitment, a very long engagement microbiologystudy
Before a cell commits fully to the process of dividing itself into two new cells, it may ensure the appropriateness
Why the harsh Snowball Earth kick-started our earliest multicellular ancestors microbiologystudy
For a billion years, single-celled eukaryotes ruled the planet. Then around 700 million years ago during Snowball Earth — a
Potent therapy candidate for fatal prion diseases
Drug development is typically slow: the pipeline from basic research discoveries that provide the basis for a new drug to
Groundbreaking study reveals oceanic seabirds chase tropical cyclones
A new study published today in Current Biology, “Oceanic Seabirds Chase Tropical Cyclones,” reveals that the rare Desertas Petrels (Pterodroma