Relative of deadly Hendra virus found in the US
Researchers at the University of Queensland have identified the first henipavirus in North America. Dr Rhys Parry from the School […]
Biochemistry
Microbial therapy offers new hope for vitiligo patients
A natural compound derived from gut-friendly bacteria significantly slows the progression of vitiligo and may restore pigmentation, reports a new
First mouse with two male parents to reach adulthood
A team of stem cell scientists have successfully used embryonic stem cell engineering to create a bi-paternal mouse — a
Preserving Asian horseshoe crab populations through targeted conservation strategies
Horseshoe crabs are often referred to as the “living fossils” of our planet — the four known species, including three
How tiny algae shaped the evolution of giant clams
Giant clams, some of the largest mollusks on Earth, have long fascinated scientists. These impressive creatures can grow up to
Botanic Gardens must team up to save wild plants from extinction
A major study of botanic gardens around the world has revealed their struggles with one fundamental aim: to safeguard the
How animal poop helps ecosystems adapt to climate change
Climate change is melting away glaciers around the world, but in the Andes Mountains, a wild relative of the llama
Underwater mud volcanos are a haven for marine organisms
One would think that a volcano was not the most hospitable place for living organisms. However, the Borealis Mud Volcano,
How Camellias evolved with the formation of the Japanese archipelago?
Japan Sea element plants are generally thought to have evolved from closely related species on the Pacific side. Camellia japonica