Extreme polar light environment of the North and South Poles sustains biodiversity
Researchers working in Finland propose that the unique light environment of the Earth’s Polar regions creates conditions that result in […]
Biochemistry
From chaos to order: Proteins can re-structure themselves to create important substances
The protein ‘MIPS’ changes its internal structure when it becomes active. Its disordered active centre becomes a defined structure with
Deeper corals may help shallow reefs recover in the Florida keys
Since the 1970s, coral reefs in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary (FKNMS) have experienced catastrophic declines in coral cover,
African food future looks bright with blueprint for food security
Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa can secure future food supplies by unlocking the potential of their people and farming systems, a
How do coexisting animals find enough to eat? Biologists unlock insights into foraging habits in Yellowstone
Ecologists have long sought clarity on the dietary habits of different animal species. For scientists at Brown University and the
Researchers discover gene variants that determine speed of graying in horses
Scientists from the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences (VMBS) and Uppsala University in Sweden now understand
A two-dose schedule could make HIV vaccines more effective
One major reason why it has been difficult to develop an effective HIV vaccine is that the virus mutates very
Food fussiness a largely genetic trait from toddlerhood to adolescence
Fussy eating is mainly influenced by genes and is a stable trait lasting from toddlerhood to early adolescence, finds a
Revealing the neuronal pathways involved in adaptive decision-making in primates
In a constantly changing world, animals, including humans, need to quickly adapt to their environment and learn to make decisions