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Mystery Solved: Why Seashells' Mineral Forms Differently in Seawater
Mar. 3, 2015 — For almost a century, scientists have been puzzled by a process that is crucial to much of the life in Earth's oceans: Why does calcium carbonate, the tough material of seashells and corals, ... full story -
Spurring Production of a Sluggish Enzyme for Crop Yields
Mar. 3, 2015 — Scientists have found a way to improve production of the Rubisco enzyme, essential to plant growth. Important staple crops, such as wheat, cotton and rice stand to ... full story -
Some Tropical Plants Pick the Best Hummingbirds to Pollinate Flowers
Mar. 3, 2015 — Rather than just waiting patiently for any pollinator that comes their way to start the next generation of seeds, some plants appear to recognize the best suitors and 'turn on' to increase ... full story -
In Hot and Cold Water: The Private Lives of 'Hoff' Crabs Revealed
Mar. 3, 2015 — Researchers have shed light on the private life of a new species of deep-sea crab, previously nicknamed the 'Hoff' crab because of its hairy ... full story -
Gorilla Origins of the Last Two AIDS Virus Lineages Confirmed
Mar. 3, 2015 — Two of the four known groups of human AIDS viruses (HIV-1 groups O and P) have originated in western lowland gorillas, according to new research. The scientists conducted a comprehensive survey of ... full story -
North/south Genetic Divide in Welsh Red Kite
Mar. 3, 2015 — A study of the modern Red Kite population in Wales has revealed a north/south genetic divide that runs along the Towy Valley. The Red Kite is a medium sized bird of prey with a reddish-brown body, ... full story -
Methane Oxidation Fuelled by Algal Oxygen Production
Mar. 3, 2015 — Methane emissions are strongly reduced in lakes with anoxic bottom waters. But – contrary to what has previously been assumed – methane removal is not always due to archaea or anaerobic bacteria. ... full story -
Giant Virus Revealed in 3-D Using X-Ray Laser
Mar. 2, 2015 — For the first time, researchers have produced a 3-D image revealing part of the inner structure of an intact, infectious virus, using a unique X-ray laser. The virus, called Mimivirus, is in a ... full story -
Disease-Carrying Fleas Abound on New York City's Rats
Mar. 2, 2015 — In the first study of its kind since the 1920s, rats in New York City were found to carry a flea species capable of transmitting plague pathogens. Among them: 500-plus Oriental rat fleas, notorious ... full story -
Colon + Septic Tank = Unique, at Times Stinky, Study
Mar. 2, 2015 — What do a human colon, septic tank, copper nanoparticles and zebrafish have in common? They were the key components used by researchers to study the impact copper nanoparticles, which are found in ... full story -
Reducing Animal Testing for Skin Allergies
Mar. 2, 2015 — The JRC has validated and recommended a new method which is not based on animal testing, to identify chemicals that can trigger skin allergies, estimated to affect already 20% of the population in ... full story -
Genetically Speaking, Mammals Are More Like Their Fathers
Mar. 2, 2015 — You might resemble or act more like your mother, but a novel research study reveals that mammals are genetically more like their dads. Specifically, the research shows that although we inherit equal ... full story -
Peanut Consumption Associated With Decreased Total Mortality and Mortality from Cardiovascular Diseases
Mar. 2, 2015 — Researchers have examined the association of nut and peanut consumption with mortality among low-income and racially diverse populations and found that intake of peanuts was associated with fewer ... full story -
Munching Bugs Thwart Eager Trees, Reducing the Carbon Sink
Mar. 2, 2015 — Hungry, plant-eating insects may limit the ability of forests to take up elevated levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, reducing their capacity to slow human-driven climate change, a new study ... full story -
Lycopene May Ward Off Kidney Cancer in Older Women
Mar. 2, 2015 — A higher intake by postmenopausal women of the natural antioxidant lycopene, found in foods like tomatoes, watermelon and papaya, may lower the risk of renal cell carcinoma, a type of kidney cancer, ... full story -
Infection Control Experts Outline Guidance for Animal Visitations in Hospitals
Mar. 2, 2015 — New expert guidance outlines recommendations for developing policies regarding the use of animals in healthcare facilities, including animal-assisted activities, service animals, research animals and ... full story -
Environment May Change, but Microbiome of Queen Bees Does Not
Mar. 2, 2015 — Researchers have characterized the gut microbiome of honey bee queens. This is the first thorough census of the gut microbiome -- which consists of all the microorganisms that live in the gut of the ... full story -
Norwegian Mammals and Birds Have Many Different Methods of Surviving Long, Intense Winter Nights
Mar. 2, 2015 — Norwegian mammals and birds have many different methods of surviving long, intense winter nights. A biologist reveals their secrets for ... full story -
Looking for Alternatives to Antibiotics
Mar. 2, 2015 — Bacteria that talk to one another and organize themselves into biofilms are more resistant to antibiotics. Consequently, researchers are now working to develop drugs that prevent bacteria from ... full story -
How Is the Membrane Protein Folded? From Molecular Biology Toward New Medical Care
Mar. 2, 2015 — A key factor in the biosynthesis and stable expression of multi-pass transmembrane proteins has been discovered, and its loss is thought to cause retinal degeneration. The factor works especially for ... full story
- Mystery solved: Why seashells' mineral forms differently in seawater
- Spurring production of a sluggish enzyme for crop yields
- Some tropical plants pick the best hummingbirds to pollinate flowers
- In hot and cold water: The private lives of 'Hoff' crabs revealed
- Gorilla origins of the last two AIDS virus lineages confirmed
- North/south genetic divide in Welsh Red Kite
- Methane oxidation fuelled by algal oxygen production
- Giant virus revealed in 3-D using X-ray laser
- Disease-carrying fleas abound on New York City's rats
- Colon + septic tank = unique, at times stinky, study
- Reducing animal testing for skin allergies
- Genetically speaking, mammals are more like their fathers
- Peanut consumption associated with decreased total mortality and mortality from cardiovascular diseases
- Munching bugs thwart eager trees, reducing the carbon sink
- Lycopene may ward off kidney cancer in older women
- Infection control experts outline guidance for animal visitations in hospitals
- Environment may change, but microbiome of queen bees does not
- Norwegian mammals and birds have many different methods of surviving long, intense winter nights
- Looking for alternatives to antibiotics
- How is the membrane protein folded? From molecular biology toward new medical care
- Enhancing high-temperature tolerance in plants: Effective on rice and tomatoes
- Borrowing from whales to engineer a new fluid sensor
- First detailed microscopy evidence of bacteria at the lower size limit of life
- Research of plain wren duets could help further understand fundamentals of conversation
- Life 'not as we know it' possible on Saturn's moon Titan
- Mystery of the reverse-wired eyeball solved
- Cryptochrome protein helps birds navigate via magnetic field
- HIV controls its activity independent of host cells
- Modern logging techniques benefit rainforest wildlife
- Untangling DNA with a droplet of water, a pipet and a polymer
- The biobattery: Turning sewage sludge into electricity and engine oil
- Feast-and-famine diet could help extend life, study suggests
- Transient details of HIV genome packaging captured
- Strait of Georgia: Salish Sea seagull populations halved since 1980s
- Newly discovered algal species helps corals survive in the hottest reefs on the planet
- Quick test for quality beer, milk
- DNA evidence shows surprise cultural connections between Britain and Europe 8,000 years ago
- Antibiotic resistant salad: Resistant Listeria monocytogenes not as widespread as thought
- Can coffee reduce your risk of MS?
- Economic models provide insights into global sustainability challenges
- Malaria transmission linked to mosquitoes' sexual biology
- Role of specialized protein affirmed in assuring normal cell development
- Type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease reversed in rats
- World's challenges demand science changes -- and fast, experts say
- Fighting Colorado potato beetle with RNA interference
- Living in genetic comfort zone: How to avoid influence of genetic variation
- Asian herb holds promise as treatment for Ebola virus disease
- How mantis shrimp evolved many shapes with same powerful punch
- Altering perception of feeding state may promote healthy aging
- Bumblebees make false memories, too
- Distemper virus affects wild carnivores of all stripes
- Better genes for better (more adaptable) beans
- Amphibian chytrid fungus reaches Madagascar
- Pollution is driving force behind growth of nuisance algal scums linked to disease
- Could squirmy livestock dent africa's protein deficit?
- How rare antibody targets Ebola and Marburg virus
- Combating bacteria via silver-dammar coating
- The eyes have it: Cats put sight over smell in finding food
- Team approach boosts human and environmental wellbeing, researcher says
- A taxi ride to starch granules
- 'Blue-green algae' proliferating in lakes
- Optical features embedded in marine shells may help develop responsive, transparent displays
- Aggressive plant fungus threatens wheat production
- Finland: Wheat harvest turned larger than oat for the first time in a century
- Research cracks code governing infections single-stranded RNA viruses
- Suspended soils maintain rainforest ecosystems, says researcher
- One brain area, two planning strategies
- Forest tree seeds stored in the Svalbard seed vault
- Sewage provides insight into human microbiome
- Sharp rise in experimental animal research in US
- Causes of Great Lakes smelt population decline are complex
- Felling of tropical trees has soared, satellite shows, not slowed as UN study found
- Monkeys shown in human settings can increase their desirability as pets
- Study IDs key birds that host Lyme disease bacteria in California
- How the 'mute' cicada sings
- Effective treatment for Niemann Pick Type C identified
- Antifreeze protein from ticks fights frostbite in mice
- Plant chemicals may prevent liver damage caused by fat accumulated during menopause
- Molecular feedback loop gives clues to how flowers drop their petals
- Isolated wetlands have significant impact on water quality
- Regulating genome-edited crops that (according to current regulations) aren't GMOs
- New technology tracks cell lineage to watch evolution at work
- Widely used food additives promotes colitis, obesity and metabolic syndrome, shows study of emulsifiers
- Possible biological trigger for canine bone cancer found
- Biology teachers: Understanding faith, teaching evolution not mutually exclusive
- Could an HIV drug beat strep throat, flesh-eating bacteria?
- Molecular mouse-trap technique sheds light on key cell processes
- Oat breakfast cereals may contain a common mold-related toxin
- Women twice as likely to see pot as risky
- Climate-warmed leaves change lake ecosystems
- Uncertainties must be taken into account in fisheries stock assessment
- Being better problem solvers helps mountain chickadees survive at higher altitudes
- Norway rats reciprocate help according to the quality of the help they received
- Easy on the eyes: Optimum length of eyelashes is one third width of eye
- Boy or girl? Lemur scents have the answer
- Crocodiles rocked pre-Amazonian Peru: Seven crocodile species found in single 13-million-year-old bone bed
- High-energy breakfast with low-energy dinner helps control blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes
- Tissue engineering: Scientists grow leg muscle from cells in a dish
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