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Genetic tracing at the Huanan Seafood market further supports COVID animal origins
A new international collaborative study from scientists at Scripps Research, the University of Arizona, the French National Centre for Scientific...
Scientists expand the genetic alphabet to create new proteins
The novel method uses sets of four RNA nucleotides—rather than the natural three—to encode new, synthetic building blocks into proteins....
As dogs age, their owner-assessed quality of life predictably declines, with higher mortality seen at quality of life below 76% of the maximum score – though many dogs have high quality of life even when at predicted lifespan
As dogs age, their owner-assessed quality of life predictably declines, with higher mortality seen at quality of life below 76%...
Samples from bottled water, tap water and household-treated tap water in San Francisco Bay Area indicate that all sources may have potential health risks, largely from trihalomethanes
Samples from bottled water, tap water and household-treated tap water in San Francisco Bay Area indicate that all sources may...
Both cats and dogs often enjoy playing fetch with their owners
Although more common in dogs, 4 in 10 pet cats also choose to play fetch with their owners, Mikel Delgado...
Young male northern elephant seals are captured on camera returning to a deep sea cabled observatory off Canada’s British Columbia coast, demonstrating new insight into fish foraging behavior
Young male northern elephant seals are captured on camera returning to a deep sea cabled observatory off Canada's British Columbia...
RNA editing plays critical role in fruit flies’ sense of smell and social interactions
Imagine your DNA as a set of instructions or a recipe book that tells your body how to make everything...
Agriculture accelerated human genome evolution to capture energy from starchy foods
Over the past 12,000 years, humans in Europe have dramatically increased their ability to digest carbohydrates, expanding the number of...
Collaborative research to benefit coastal flounder populations and fishers
Four faculty members from three departments in the College of Natural Resources and Environment have received $1.7 million from the...
Magic for the blind – competition encourages magicians to create tricks that only use sound
Magicians all over the world are being challenged to showcase their best possible trick that uses only the medium of...
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Mothers who receive childcare support from maternal grandparents show more parental warmth, finds NTU Singapore study
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Bee body mass, pathogens and local climate influence heat tolerance
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Researchers record first-ever images and data of a shark experiencing a boat strike
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Warm seawater speeding up melting of ‘Doomsday Glacier,’ scientists warn
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Probiotics during pregnancy shown to help moms and babies