Can citizen science be trusted? New study of birds shows it can
Platforms such as iNaturalist and eBird encourage people to observe and document nature, but how accurate is the ecological data […]
Biochemistry
Studying how seals adapt to extreme environments could lead to benefits in human reproductive health
Wild animals that have acquired adaptions to maximize their reproductive output in some of the world’s most extreme conditions may
Guinea pigs: Promising animal model to study the human embryo
CRCHUM researcher Sophie Petropoulos and her team reveal for the first time that the guinea pig pre-implantation embryo is very
Impact of processing on biochemical composition of plant-based products revealed
A study conducted at the Food Sciences unit of the University of Turku in Finland showed that different processing methods
Southern shrews shrink in winter
Newly published research from UNC Greensboro biology professor Dr. Bryan McLean and colleagues shows that the masked shrew, a small,
To avoid parasites, some fruit flies sacrifice sleep
If you think doomscrolling leads to sleepless nights, imagine waking up in bed with a blood-sucking monster the size of
Scientists develop process using molecules in the cell to identify environmental signals
Scientists have transformed RNA, a biological molecule present in all living cells, into a biosensor that can detect tiny chemicals
Engineered bacteria emit signals that can be spotted from a distance
Bacteria can be engineered to sense a variety of molecules, such as pollutants or soil nutrients. In most cases, however,
Love songs in the sand: researchers listen in to Fiddler crab courtship
For the first time, a study led by University of Oxford researchers has ‘listened in’ to the fascinating courtship displays