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Pacific Ocean's Western Boundary Current Strengthens as Planet Warms

The Pacific Ocean's western boundary current, which forms a critical regulator of sea surface temperature and weather patterns, has significantly strengthened as the planet warms, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Geoscience.

17 Aug 2023

Hormone Testosterone Alters Electric Fish's Ability to Ignore Its Own Signals

During the rainy breeding season, the underwater "conversation" among electric fish changes. Fish revved up to make a match broadcast slightly different signals to advertise their presence and identify compatible mates.

17 Aug 2023

Bivalves' Adaptability Makes Them Less Prone to Extinction

In a new study, scientists Stewart Edie of the Smithsonian, Shan Huang of the University of Birmingham and colleagues drastically expanded the list of bivalve species, such as clams, oysters, mussels, scallops and their relatives, that humans are known to harvest and identified the traits that make these species prime targets for harvesting.

17 Aug 2023

Study Shows How Extreme Heat Waves Affect Host-Pathogen Relationship Between Bees and Pathogens

The historically high heat waves that gripped the southwest United States and southern Europe this summer are causing problems for more than just humans.

17 Aug 2023

Bios Health Group Enters the Market to Offer Investment-Driven and Clinical Development Optimization Strategies for Biotech and Life Science Companies

Bios Health Group launches into the Life Science market to help biotech entrepreneurs and executives take their innovative ideas to the next level.

17 Aug 2023

Animal Protein More Metabolically Responsive Than Plant Protein in Young and Older Adults, Study Finds

Protein from two ounce-equivalents (oz-eq) of animal-based protein foods provides greater essential amino acids (EAA) bioavailability than an equal two oz-eq of plant-based protein foods, according to scientists at Purdue University.

16 Aug 2023

Stem Cells Used to Create Tooth Enamel in the Lab

Organoids have now been created from stem cells to secrete the proteins that form dental enamel, the substance that protects teeth from damage and decay.

16 Aug 2023

AI-Powered Speed Breeding Could Revolutionize Agriculture

Artificial intelligence could hold the key to feeding 10 billion people by 2050 in the face of climate change and rapidly evolving pests and pathogens according to researchers at The University of Queensland.

16 Aug 2023

Bioplastics From Black Soldier Flies: A Sustainable and Eco-Friendly Solution

Imagine using insects as a source of chemicals to make plastics that can biodegrade later -; with the help of that very same type of bug.

16 Aug 2023

Scaffolding Protein Helps in the Creation of Biomolecular Condensate

Biomolecular condensates are loosely organized assemblies that carry out a variety of vital tasks inside all live cells. However, the mechanism by which proteins and other biomolecules combine to create these assemblies within cells is not fully known.

16 Aug 2023

Dogs’ DNA Reveals Insights into Crime Scene Evidence

Often, canines are employed in tracking down criminals. However, forensic science scientists state they are also able to aid in offering important proof in police investigations—by being a resident or witness at the crime scene.

16 Aug 2023

DNA Analysis Uncovers Cheese-Making Process

With the use of DNA analysis, researchers examined the microbes that exist at various stages of the mozzarella-making process at different dairies.

16 Aug 2023

Curtin Expert Available: 3D Scanning for Answers to Mass Whale Stranding

Curtin University marine scientists have joined a multi-pronged search into why nearly 100 pilot whales stranded at Cheynes Beach, near Albany on Western Australia’s south coast last month.

16 Aug 2023

New Research Suggests a Key Role of Ice Age Cycles in Early Human Interbreeding

A study published in Science indicates that climatic shifts over the past 400,000 years have influenced Neanderthal and Denisovan interbreeding.

16 Aug 2023

Study Finds Insights to Improve Understanding of Microbes’ Function

In a recent study, a team of researchers led by Penn State discovered hints that could assist in better understanding the role microbes play in creating a living skin over many semi-arid ecosystems around the world.

14 Aug 2023

Deciphering Buckwheat’s Genome to Improve Crop Yields

The high-precision chromosomal-level genome sequence of buckwheat has been decoded by a research group led by Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Agriculture, which is an important step toward unraveling the evolution of the buckwheat genome and the origins of the cultivated crop.

14 Aug 2023