When DNA is hit with ultraviolet light, it can lose excess energy from radiation by ejecting…
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How some chickens got striped feathers
Birds show an amazing diversity in plumage color and patterning. But what are the genetic mechanisms…
400 million years of a stable relationship: Molecular basis of balance in AM symbiosis
Researchers have identified a transcriptional program that drives arbuscule degeneration during AM symbiosis. This regulation of…
New medication significantly decreases involuntary movement
Once daily valbenazine significantly reduces involuntary movements such as lip smacking, tongue protrusions and excessive eye…
Smell helps primates flee parasites
Mandrills use their sense of smell to avoid contamination by intestinal protozoans through contact with infected…
Volcanic arcs form by deep melting of rock mixtures
A new study changes our understanding of how volcanic arc lavas are formed, and may have…
‘Nesting doll’ minerals offer clues to Earth’s mantle dynamics
Recovered minerals that originated in the deep mantle can give scientists a rare glimpse into the…
Financial math may help build a better HIV vaccine
Using computational tools inspired by financial math models developed to predict changes in stock prices, researchers…
Dramatic stellar fireworks of star birth
Stellar explosions are most often associated with supernovae, the spectacular deaths of stars. But new observations…
Why did we see ‘the dress’ differently? The answer lies in the shadows, new research finds
When 'the dress' went viral in 2015, millions were divided on its true colors: gold and…