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The Evolution of Fins to Limbs in the Land Invasion Race
July 5, 2013 — Why did animals with limbs win the race to invade land over those with fins? A new study comparing the forces acting on fins of mudskipper fish and on the forelimbs of tiger salamanders can now be ... > full story -
Flipping Fish Adapt to Land Living
July 5, 2013 — Researchers have found that the amphibious mangrove rivulus performs higher force jumps on land than some other fishes that end up on land. This new study shows that unlike the largemouth bass, which ... > full story -
Treating Oil Spills With Chemical Dispersants: Is the Cure Worse Than the Ailment?
July 5, 2013 — Treating oil spills at sea with chemical dispersants is detrimental to European sea bass. A new study suggests that although chemical dispersants may reduce problems for surface animals, the ... > full story -
It Smells Fishy: Copper Prevents Fish from Avoiding Danger
July 5, 2013 — Fish fail to detect danger in copper-polluted water. A new study shows that fish cannot smell a danger odor signal emitted by other fish in waters contaminated with ... > full story -
Jumping Snails Leap Over Global Warming
July 5, 2013 — Snails in the Great Barrier Reef literally jump for their life to avoid predators. But will they be able to maintain these life-saving jumps, with rising sea temperatures? A new study shows that the ... > full story -
Why Do We Gesticulate?
July 2, 2013 — If you rely on hand gestures to get your point across, you can thank fish for that! Scientists have found that the evolution of the control of speech and hand movements can be traced back to the same ... > full story -
Fishing in the Sea of Proteins: Composition of Splicing Complex in Chloroplasts Identified for the First Time
July 2, 2013 — To convert a gene into a protein, a cell first crafts a blueprint out of RNA. One of the main players in this process has been identified by researchers. The team "fished" a large complex of proteins ... > full story -
Major Changes Needed for Coral Reef Survival
June 28, 2013 — To prevent coral reefs around the world from dying off, deep cuts in carbon dioxide emissions are required, says a new study. Researchers find that all existing coral reefs will be engulfed in ... > full story -
Boat Noise Stops Fish Finding Home
June 28, 2013 — Boat noise disrupts orientation behavior in larval coral reef fish, according to new research. Reef fish are normally attracted by reef sound but the study, conducted in French Polynesia, found that ... > full story -
Fatty Acids Found in Fish Linked to Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
June 27, 2013 — A high intake of fatty acids found in fish is associated with a 14 percent reduction in the risk of breast cancer in later life, a new study ... > full story
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