Healthy gut bacteria that feed on sugar analyzed
A microbe found in the lower part of the gut that is associated with good health has been comprehensively analysed […]
Biochemistry
High-yield rice breed emits up to 70% less methane
Rice cultivation is responsible for around 12% of global methane emissions, and these emissions are expected to increase with global
Study shows potential of resveratrol to aid fertility
New research indicates that a natural compound found in the skin of grapes, blueberries and raspberries has the potential to
Suboptimal dietary patterns may accelerate biological aging as early as young adulthood
Humans do not always age biologically at the same rate as their chronological age. Faster biological aging compared to chronological
Life cycles of some insects adapt well to a changing climate: Others, not so much
As insect populations decrease worldwide in what some have called an “insect apocalypse,” biologists are desperate to determine how the
White shark liver is on Australian killer sharks’ menu
For the first time, DNA evidence has confirmed killer whales in Australia hunted a white shark for its liver. Based
Burn grasslands to maintain them: What is good for biodiversity?
As grasslands get abandoned, controlled burning is discussed as a labor-saving method of keeping forests at bay. A Kobe University
New ‘Matchless’ grass variety yields high seed count without need for field burning
A new variety of Kentucky bluegrass has been commercially released by researchers at Washington State University. “Matchless,” developed from another
Cold waves in the rainforest: What they mean for wild animals
Anyone conducting research in the tropical rainforest does not necessarily have a winter jacket and warm socks with them. After