Dog-owner interaction is reflected in heart rate variability
A study at the University of Jyväskylä showed that the heart rate variability of a dog and its owner adapt […]
Biochemistry
How plants grow thicker, not just taller
Using a computer model that reveals how plants grow thicker over time, biologists have uncovered how cells are activated to
Elephant turns a hose into a sophisticated showering tool
Tool use isn’t unique to humans. Chimpanzees use sticks as tools. Dolphins, crows, and elephants are known for their tool-use
New study maps dramatic 100-million-year explosion in color signals used by animals
Colors are widely used in communication within and among animal species. For example, peacocks proudly display their vibrant tails, adorned
Insect-killing fungi find unexpected harmony in war
University of Maryland entomologists uncovered a unique relationship between two species of fungi known for their ability to invade, parasitize
Biochemistry
Integrated stress response-upregulated mitochondrial SLC1A5var enhances glucose dependency in human breast cancer cells in vitro microbiology
Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women worldwide (Sung et al., 2021). Breast cancer varies based on
Mice tails whip up new insights into balance and neurodegenerative disease research
The answer to this is not as simple as you might think. New research from the Okinawa Institute of Science
Research reveals how stormy conditions affect albatrosses’ ability to feed
Albatrosses are exceptionally mobile and use the wind to travel hundreds of thousands of miles to feed on squid, fish,
‘Shallow’ sports and ‘deep’ social hierarchies: Not all pecking orders are created equal
University of Michigan researchers have added a new dimension to the mathematics used to predict the outcomes of all manner