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Evolution of Highly Toxic Box Jellyfish Unraveled
With thousands of stinging
cells that can emit deadly
venom from tentacles that
can reach ten feet in
length, the 50 or so species
of box jellyfish have long
... > full story
Are Female Mountain Goats Sexually Conflicted Over Size of Mate?
Mountain goats are no
exception to the general
rule among mammals that
larger males sire more and
healthier offspring. But
... > full story
Africa's Rarest Monkey Had an Intriguing Sexual Past, DNA Study Confirms
The most extensive DNA study
to-date of Africa's rarest
monkey reveals that the
species had an intriguing
sexual past. Of the last two
... > full story
Resonating Feathers Produce Courtship Song In Rare Bird
Four years ago, a researcher
reported a bizarre example
of sexual selection in a
rare South American bird:
The male attracts the female
by rubbing specialized wing
... > full story
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New Map of Variation in Maize Genetics Holds Promise for Developing New Varieties
November 19, 2009 — A new study of maize has identified thousands of diverse genes in genetically inaccessible portions of the genome. New techniques may allow breeders and researchers to use this genetic variation to ... > full story -
Researchers Provide Understanding to Maize Genome Sequence
November 19, 2009 — The maize genome sequence is now complete thanks to a decoding effort so challenging even the epic aptitudes of secret agent 007 -- James Bond -- would have come up ... > full story -
Scientists Unlock Clues for Tailoring Corn Plant for Food, Energy Needs
November 19, 2009 — Scientists have long known that the offspring of two inbred strains tend to be superior to both their parents. Now, a team of researchers has discovered clues to why that might be the case for one of ... > full story -
Plant Scientist Uncovers Clues to Yield-Boosting Quirks of Corn Genome
November 19, 2009 — The offspring of two inbred strains tend to be superior to both of their parents. Characterizing the gene-level variability that leads to this phenomenon, known as heterosis or hybrid vigor, could ... > full story -
Are Sterile Mosquitoes the Answer to Malaria Elimination?
November 17, 2009 — The Sterile Insect Technique, the release of sexually sterile male insects to wipe out a pest population, is one suggested solution to the problem of malaria in Africa. A new article reviews the ... > full story -
Bizarre Lives of Bone-Eating Worms
November 12, 2009 — It sounds like a classic horror story -- eyeless, mouthless worms lurk in the dark, settling onto dead animals and sending out green "roots" to devour their bones. In fact, such worms do exist in the ... > full story -
In The War Between The Sexes, The One With The Closest Fungal Relationship Wins
November 12, 2009 — The war between the sexes has been fought on many fronts throughout time -- from humans to birds to insects, the animal kingdom is replete with species involved in their own skirmishes. A recent ... > full story -
Why Nice Guys Usually Get The Girls
November 11, 2009 — For the insects called water striders, the pushiest guys don't always get the girls. New research provides support for the theory of multi-level selection and contradicts previous laboratory ... > full story -
Why Do Animals, Especially Males, Have So Many Different Colors?
November 9, 2009 — Why do so many animal species -- including fish, birds and insects -- display such rich diversity in coloration and other traits? New research offers an ... > full story -
Hormone That Affects Finger Length Key To Social Behavior
November 7, 2009 — Research in the UK into the finger length of primate species has revealed that cooperative behavior is linked to exposure to hormone levels in the ... > full story
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