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Flipped DNA Segments Help Fish Rapidly Evolve into New Species

Researchers have found that chunks of 'flipped' DNA can help fish quickly adapt to new habitats and evolve into new species, acting as evolutionary 'superchargers'.

13 Jun 2025

Semaphorin 3E Emerges as a Key Factor in Female Reproduction

The discovery of the Sema3E pathway in ovulation by Cornell researchers could enhance understanding of infertility and improve reproductive health strategies.

13 Jun 2025

Novel RNAs from Jumping Genes Produce Reverse Transcriptase Activity in Aging Neurons

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and affects more than a tenth of Americans aged 65 and older.

5 Jun 2025

New Research Reveals Yeast-Based Production of Human DNase1 Protein

Research on yeast-based production of human DNase1 offers a cost-effective alternative to mammalian cells, enhancing treatment options for cystic fibrosis.

29 May 2025

High Densities of European Honey Bees Threaten Native Bee Reproduction in Australia

New Curtin University research has revealed that high densities of European honey bees could be harming Australian native bees' 'fitness' by reducing their reproductive success and altering key traits linked to survival.

21 May 2025

Fitness Fight: Native Bees Struggle Against Invasive Honey Bee

New Curtin University research has revealed that high densities of European honey bees could be harming Australian native bees’ ‘fitness’ by reducing their reproductive success and altering key traits linked to survival.

19 May 2025

Microscopy Study Uncovers Dynamic Brain Remodeling During Hormonal Cycles

Hormone levels fluctuate like the tides, ebbing and flowing according to carefully orchestrated cycles.

14 May 2025

Guinea Pigs as a Robust Model for Human Embryo Research

The initial days of human embryo development, referred to as pre-implantation, are crucial.

11 Apr 2025

New Atlas of Chicken Genetics May Help Breed Disease Resistant Birds

An international team of researchers led by Professor Huaijun Zhou from the UC Davis Department of Animal Science has created the first-ever detailed map of how genes are regulated in chickens - a breakthrough that could help scientists breed birds that are more resistant to diseases like avian influenza.

10 Apr 2025

Study Sheds Light on Development and Evolution of the Human Hypothalamus

The hypothalamus is a small but critical region at the base of the brain that controls the autonomic nervous system, regulates body temperature, signals hunger and thirst, exerts hormonal control over the pituitary gland, helps set circadian rhythms, influences sexual behavior and reproduction, and plays a role in instinctive behaviors like fear, aggression, and maternal bonding.

9 Apr 2025

Antibiotic Resistance Through Bacterial Genes Inhibiting Viral Reproduction

Antibiotic resistance is a global health threat that could supplant cancer mortality within a few decades. Researchers at Umeå University, Sweden, found that the emergence of resistance can be explained by how bacteria develop defenses against virus infection.

7 Apr 2025

Unraveling the Flowerpot Snake's Unique Genome

The flowerpot snake, recognized as one of the smallest snakes globally, possesses some remarkable characteristics.

3 Apr 2025

How Drug-Resistant Bacteria Use Antimicrobial Tools to Outcompete Others

A drug-resistant type of bacteria that has adapted to health care settings evolved in the past several years to weaponize an antimicrobial genetic tool, eliminating its cousins and replacing them as the dominate strain.

24 Mar 2025

Programmable Embryoids Provide Insight into Early Development

The earliest days after fertilization, once a sperm cell meets an egg, are shrouded in scientific mystery.

22 Mar 2025

Pregnancy Triggers Small Intestine Growth in Mice

Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have found that the small intestine grows in response to pregnancy in mice. This partially irreversible change may help mice support a pregnancy and prepare for a second.

20 Mar 2025

Visualizing the Fundamental Process of DNA Strand Separation

The exact moment DNA starts to unravel has been seen by scientists for the first time, exposing a chemical process that is essential for DNA to be the molecule that codes for all life.

20 Mar 2025

Early Embryo Development May Be the Foundation for Lifelong Health

Researchers at the University of Adelaide have found that the initial stages of embryo development significantly influence an individual's future health and aging.

19 Mar 2025

CRISPR Unlocks the Secrets of Flowering in Plants

For generations, humans have loved the beauty of flowers. However, flowers are more than just visually appealing. They also play an important role in plant reproduction.

20 Feb 2025

Global Review Shows Alarming Impacts of Pesticides on Biodiversity and Ecosystems

The study highlights pesticides' widespread effects on non-target species, urging a reevaluation of risk assessments and farming practices for biodiversity.

19 Feb 2025

Single-Cell Sequencing Maps Pregnancy's Early Stages

Recent research has produced the first high-resolution molecular image of the equine endometrium, the inner lining of the uterus, before and after embryo implantation.

18 Feb 2025