Humbug damselfish use ‘motion dazzle’ to evade predators
When thinking of animal camouflage, we typically imagine creatures remaining still, blending seamlessly into their surroundings. But remaining motionless isn’t […]
Biochemistry
Increased antioxidants and phenolic compounds produced in salted red perilla leaves during Japanese apricot pickling
Shiso-zuke umeboshi, a traditional Japanese apricot pickle made with salted red perilla leaves, is known for its health-promoting properties due
Dead coral skeletons hinder reef regeneration by sheltering seaweed
The structural complexity of coral reefs creates a vibrant underwater city populated by a diverse assortment of characters. Ironically, this
Scientists design new drug to fight malaria
In 2022, nearly 619,000 global deaths due to malaria were caused by Plasmodium falciparum, the most virulent, prevalent, and deadly
Genetic rescue for rare red foxes?
A rescue effort can take many forms — a life raft, a firehose, an airlift. For animals whose populations are
Unexpected immune response may hold key to long-term cancer remission
Results from a preclinical study in mice, led by EPFL, and a collaborative clinical study in patients show that the
These fish use legs to taste the seafloor
Sea robins are unusual animals with the body of a fish, wings of a bird, and walking legs of a
Reconstructing the evolutionary history of the grape family
Until now, it was believed that plants of the grape family arrived at the European continent less than 23 million
A viral close-up of HTLV-1
Almost everyone knows about HIV. Fewer people know about its relative, HTLV-1. However, HTLV-1 can cause serious illnesses, including cancer.