In a new study, scientists have shown how two genes “balance” each other to maintain…
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Magnetic force pulls baby reef fish back home
Baby reef fish have an internal magnetic ‘compass’ that directs them home at night, world-first…
Secret code language of bacteria revealed
Antibiotic resistance in pathogenic bacteria is a growing global challenge. Researchers have now discovered that…
Fewer children per man than per woman
Men on average have fewer children than women and have them later in life. Differences…
New ultrasound technique is first to image inside live cells
Researchers have developed a breakthrough technique that uses sound rather than light to see inside…
Female promiscuity in butterflies controls paternity
The eggs of some butterfly and moth species vary to give females control over the…
Impact of climate change on microbial biodiversity
New research indicates that the impact of climate change on biodiversity depends on how much…
Rejuvenating the brain’s disposal system
A characteristic feature of Alzheimer’s disease is the presence of so called amyloid plaques in…
Artificial leaf as mini-factory for drugs
To produce drugs sustainably and cheaply, anywhere you want. Whether in the middle of the…
Scientists crack genetic code determining leaf shape in cotton
Researchers know that the variation in leaf shapes can mean big differences in a farmer’s…