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Damaged DNA May Stall Patrolling Molecule to Initiate Repair
Jan. 28, 2015 — Sites where DNA is damaged may cause a molecule that slides along the DNA strand to scan for damage to slow on its patrol, delaying it long enough to recognize and initiate repair. These finding ... full story -
Chimps With Higher-Ranking Moms Do Better in Fights
Jan. 28, 2015 — For chimpanzees, just like humans, teasing, taunting and bullying are familiar parts of playground politics. An analysis of twelve years of observations of playground fights between young chimpanzees ... full story -
Elucidating the Origin of MDR Tuberculosis Strains
Jan. 28, 2015 — A study has focused on the evolutionary history of the mycobacterium that causes tuberculosis, and more specifically on the Beijing lineage associated with the spread of multidrug resistant forms of ... full story -
New Protein Detonates 'Invincible' Bacteria from Within
Jan. 28, 2015 — The epidemic of 'superbugs,' bacteria resistant to antibiotics, knows no borders -- presenting a clear and present danger around the globe. Now a groundbreaking discovery may strengthen ... full story -
News from the Depths: A New Cave-Dwelling Flatworm Species from the Brazilian Savanna
Jan. 28, 2015 — Field research in a limestone cave in the Brazilian savanna recorded the first obligate cave-dwelling flatworm of the suborder Continenticola in South America. The species has the characteristic ... full story -
A Robot to Help Improve Agriculture and Wine Production
Jan. 28, 2015 — Agricultural researchers and computer scientists are working on the development of an unmanned robot, equipped with non-invasive advanced sensors and artificial intelligence systems, which will help ... full story -
Into the Dark: Two New Encrusting Anemones Found in Coral Reef Caves
Jan. 28, 2015 — Three marine biologists from Japan have discovered two new and unusually unique species of encrusting anemone. Unlike almost all known species within their genus, these two new species do not have ... full story -
Urban Sprawl Promotes Worm Exchange Across Species
Jan. 28, 2015 — The complex exchange of parasitic worms between wildlife, rats and humans is a little more clear, thanks to new research. “We developed a model concept that allows us to link the probability of ... full story -
Blind Beetles Show Extraordinary Signs of Sight
Jan. 28, 2015 — Researchers have made a surprising discovery in the aquifers beneath the Western Australian desert, which challenges the traditional Darwinian view of evolution. They have discovered that a species ... full story -
Ocean Acidification Changes Balance of Biofouling Communities
Jan. 28, 2015 — A new study of marine organisms that make up the 'biofouling community' -- tiny creatures that attach themselves to ships' hulls and rocks in the ocean around the world -- shows how ... full story -
From Bacterium to Biofactory
Jan. 28, 2015 — A genetic blueprint for organelles that give simple cells new functions has been developed by scientists. A research team has refuted a long-held assumption in biology: The scientists have shown that ... full story -
Research Projects Contribute to Shaping EU Regulation to Control Invasive Species
Jan. 28, 2015 — A new regulation governing the control of invasive alien species became effective in all EU states on 1 January 2015. The European Union hopes that it will actively combat one of the greatest threats ... full story -
Researchers Capture, Document First Northern Saw-Whet Owl in Arkansas
Jan. 28, 2015 — Wildlife biologists have captured and documented the first northern saw-whet owl in Arkansas. Between 1959 and 2010, only a dozen sightings of this rare bird -- much smaller than screech, barred or ... full story -
Spider Electro-Combs Its Sticky Nano-Filaments
Jan. 27, 2015 — A spider commonly found in garden centers in Britain is giving fresh insights into how to spin incredibly long and strong fibers just a few nanometers thick. The majority of spiders spin silk threads ... full story -
Sugary Drinks Linked to Earlier Onset of Menstrual Periods
Jan. 27, 2015 — Girls who frequently consume sugary drinks tend to start their menstrual periods earlier than girls who do not, according to new research. The findings are important not only because of the growing ... full story -
Stomach Acid-Powered Micromotors Get Their First Test in a Living Animal
Jan. 27, 2015 — Researchers have shown that a micromotor fueled by stomach acid can take a bubble-powered ride inside a mouse. These tiny motors, each about one-fifth the width of a human hair, may someday offer a ... full story -
Dog Disease in Lions Spread by Multiple Species
Jan. 27, 2015 — Canine distemper, a viral disease that's been infecting the famed lions of Tanzania's Serengeti National Park, appears to be spread by multiple animal species, according to a study ... full story -
New Mechanism Unlocked for Evolution of Green Fluorescent Protein
Jan. 27, 2015 — A primary challenge in the biosciences is to understand the way major evolutionary changes in nature are accomplished. Sometimes the route turns out to be very simple. An example of such simplicity ... full story -
Easter Island Mystery: Why Did the Native Culture Die Out?
Jan. 27, 2015 — Long before the Europeans arrived on Easter Island in 1722, the native Polynesian culture known as Rapa Nui showed signs of demographic decline. However, the catalyst has long been debated in the ... full story -
Things Smell Good for a Reason
Jan. 27, 2015 — Antioxidants are natural food ingredients that protect cells from harmful influences. Their main task is to neutralize so-called 'free radicals' which are produced in the process of ... full story
- Damaged DNA may stall patrolling molecule to initiate repair
- Chimps with higher-ranking moms do better in fights
- Elucidating the origin of MDR tuberculosis strains
- New protein detonates 'invincible' bacteria from within
- News from the depths: A new cave-dwelling flatworm species from the Brazilian savanna
- A robot to help improve agriculture and wine production
- Into the dark: Two new encrusting anemones found in coral reef caves
- Urban sprawl promotes worm exchange across species
- Blind beetles show extraordinary signs of sight
- Ocean acidification changes balance of biofouling communities
- From bacterium to biofactory
- Research projects contribute to shaping EU regulation to control invasive species
- Researchers capture, document first northern saw-whet owl in Arkansas
- Spider electro-combs its sticky nano-filaments
- Sugary drinks linked to earlier onset of menstrual periods
- Stomach acid-powered micromotors get their first test in a living animal
- Dog disease in lions spread by multiple species
- New mechanism unlocked for evolution of green fluorescent protein
- Easter Island mystery: Why did the native culture die out?
- Things smell good for a reason
- Fish catch break on world stage at global conference
- The world's oldest known snake fossils: Rolling back the clock by nearly 70 million years
- The origin of life: Labyrinths as crucibles of life
- Carbon accumulation by Southeastern U.S. forests may slow
- Researchers find hormone that increases the sex drive of mice
- Respiratory chain: Protein complex structure revealed
- How do small birds survive cold winters?
- Do green roofs, solar panels work well together?
- Sagebrush ecosystem recovery hobbled by loss of soil complexity at development sites
- Pilotless aircraft will play critical roles in precision agriculture
- Relationship critical for how cells ingest matter
- Beating the clock: researchers develop new treatment for rabies
- 3D enzyme model provides new tool for anti-inflammatory drug development
- Researchers image, measure tubulin transport in cilia
- Cell imaging gets colorful
- Got bees? Got vitamin A? Got malaria? Loss of pollinators increases risk of malnutrition, disease
- Shell growth observed thanks to 'ion sponge'
- How tropical parasite hijacks cells
- New mechanism to aid cells under stress identified
- Cause for decline of Missouri River pallid sturgeon identified
- Frogs prove ideal models for studying developmental timing
- Chemists find a way to unboil egg whites: Ability to quickly restore molecular proteins could slash biotechnology costs
- Hemin improves adipocyte morphology, function by enhancing proteins of regeneration
- Stress during pregnancy related to infant gut microbiota
- Learning from scorpions to control impulses
- Rabies booster defends pets with out-of-date vaccination against the disease
- Converting olive mash into cash
- Beetroot juice improves exercise function of COPD patients, study shows
- More light shed on on biomass breakdown
- Unusually elastic protein found by researchers; may have originated in cnidarian elastomer
- Telomere extension turns back aging clock in cultured human cells, study finds
- Warming seas decrease sea turtle basking
- Bad reputation of crows demystified
- Hidden infection shortens life in birds
- The language of T lymphocytes deciphered, the 'Rosetta Stone' of the immune system
- Sexually-transmitted diseases: Do multiple partners mean more immunity?
- Sisters act together: Cichlid sisters swim together in order to reach the goal
- Brazil's soy moratorium still needed to preserve Amazon
- Mammalian heart regenerative capacity depends on severity of injury
- Treatment restores sociability in autism mouse model
- How malaria-spreading mosquitoes can tell you're home
- Early human ancestors used their hands like modern humans
- When it comes to variations in crop yield, climate has a big say
- Secrets of a clump-dissolving protein uncovered
- Using viruses to find the cellular Achilles heel
- Immune system promotes digestive health by fostering community of 'good' bacteria
- These jellyfish aren't just drifters; many swim strongly
- As trees are cut and climates shift, can the animals of Borneo be saved?
- Reducing Myc gene activity extends healthy lifespan in mice
- Providing better data on the Ebola virus
- Using less fish to test chemicals safety
- Antibiotics, bacteria, resistance genes found in dust from feedlots
- Study projects unprecedented loss of corals in Great Barrier Reef due to warming
- New animal models faithfully reproduce human tumors
- Small drop in sea level had big impact on southern Great Barrier Reef
- Snack attack: Bears munch on ants and help plants grow
- One fish, two fish: Camera counts freshwater fish, which could help combat hydrilla
- New forensic entomology observations expand knowledge of decomposition ecology
- Doubt cast on global firestorm generated by dino-killing asteroid
- Cell's recycling team helps sound alarm on pathogens
- Fine motor skills for robotic hands
- Fossils survive volcanic eruption to tell us about the origin of the Canary Islands
- Zolushka, (the russian translation for Cinderella), the tiger, rescued and released back into the wild
- Blended ecological knowledge systems yield insight for managing beargrass
- Warmer, drier climate altering forests throughout California
- Drillers help make new Antarctic discoveries
- Fatty acids in fish may shield brain from mercury damage
- Biological safety lock for genetically modified organisms
- Synthetic amino acid enables safe, new biotechnology solutions to global problems
- Animal-to-human transmission of Ebola virus appears tied to increasing human population density in forested regions
- Study maps travel of H7 influenza genes
- Next-generation sequencing offers insight into how species adapt to climate change
- Closer than ever to a personalized treatment solution for intellectual disability
- Researchers introduce macrosystems approach to study stream ecology
- Pasture feeding may improve nutritional benefits of red meat
- Ultra-high pressure processing may increase salmon shelf-life
- Toxic Ebola protein fragment identified
- Oranges versus orange juice: Which one might be better for your health?
- Climate change threatens 30 years of sea turtle conservation success
- Should arsenic in food be a concern?
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