Return of the elephants seals: From a few to thousands
A new international study has revealed the genetic impact of hunting in northern elephant seals. Published today in Nature Ecology […]
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
Research reveals impact of gut microbiome on hormone levels in mice microbiologystudy
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that the balance of bacteria in the gut can influence symptoms of
In or out of a biological cell: Who transports what here? microbiologystudy
Transport proteins are responsible for the ongoing movement of substrates into and out of a biological cell. However, it is
Distant relatedness in biobanks harnessed to identify undiagnosed genetic disease microbiologystudy
This tool identifies groups of people who share an IBD segment spanning a specific genomic region (in this study, the
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
Who lives in the treetops? DNA-collecting drone provides insights microbiologystudy
Squinting into the treetops won’t reveal the tiny organisms up there. But these creatures leave clues, in the form of
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