Why maggots love the texture of decaying fruit
A study led by Nikita Komarov and Simon Sprecher at the University of Fribourg, Switzerland, has discovered neurons in the […]
Biochemistry
Freshwater alga could be the next superfood that feeds the world
A green alga that grows in lakes and rivers could be the next ‘superfood’ — helping scientists to tackle global
Protecting the Plains: Conserving prairie dogs will revitalize North America’s grasslands
Colorado State University researchers have identified priority areas for the conservation of the black-tailed prairie dog in the United States,
A window into the future of Amazonia
It’s a place where few living things can survive in the water. Deep in the world’s largest rainforest, there is
Landmark genetic study: Fresh shoots of hope on the tree of life
In the most comprehensive global analysis of genetic diversity ever undertaken, an international team of scientists has found that the
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
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