Turn off a light, save a life
We all know that turning off lights and buying energy-efficient appliances affects our financial bottom line. Now, according to a new study, we know...
A mating war in diving beetles has stopped the evolution of species
In nature, males eager attempts to mate with females can be so extreme that they will harm females. Such negative impact of mating interactions...
Effects on offspring of epigenetic inheritance via sperm
As an organism grows and responds to its environment, genes in its cells are constantly turning on and off, with different patterns of gene...
Sustainable fisheries and conservation policy
There are roughly five times as many recreational fishers as commercial fishers throughout the world. And yet, the needs and peculiarities of these recreational...
Chromatin changes rapidly in response to low oxygen
A study reveals new insights into how cells respond to oxygen deprivation. The researchers found that chromatin, the complex of DNA and proteins where...
Beware of sleeping queen bumblebees underfoot this spring
Scientists have discovered a never before reported behavior of queen bumblebees.
Brain-inspired AI inspires insights about the brain (and vice versa)
Researchers have described the results of experiments that used artificial neural networks to predict with greater accuracy than ever before how different areas in...
Assessment tool predicts chronic fatigue syndrome 6 months after mono
To assess risk factors for chronic fatigue syndrome after mononucleosis, researchers developed and validated a scale for rating the severity of mononucleosis. In a...
Human microbiome metabolites tip the scale in intestinal E. coli infections
A multi-disciplinary team of biological engineers, microbiologists, and systems biologists, whose goal it is to uncover the causes of tolerance to infection exhibited by...
New mobile element found in mosquito parasite has potential for disease control
An interdisciplinary team of scientists has identified a new mobile DNA element in the Wolbachia parasite, which may contribute to improved control strategies for...
