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New native Hawaiian land snail species discovered, first in 60 years
Scientists have described a new native Hawaiian land snail species, sounding a rare, hopeful note in…
New CRISPR DNA base editor expands the landscape of precision genome editing
New genome-editing technologies developed by researchers in J. Keith Joung’s laboratory at the Massachusetts General Hospital…
Highly stable amyloid protein aggregates may help plant seeds last longer
Highly stable polymeric “amyloid” proteins, best known for their role in Alzheimer’s disease, have been mostly…
Teen museum educators increase engagement, learning, in tween visitors
Do you want to get the most out of a museum and encourage your child’s interest…
PolyA-miner assesses the effect of alternative polyadenylation on gene expression
Researchers with an interest in unraveling gene regulation in human health and disease are expanding their…
Where are arctic mosquitoes most abundant in Greenland and why?
Bzz! It’s mosquito season in Greenland. June and July marks the period when Arctic mosquitoes (Aedes…
Learning how to battle harmful algae blooms
Throughout the world’s oceans in global nutrient cycles, food chains, and climate, as well as increasingly…
High School Marine Buoy Transmitter Now Active on 20-Meter WSPR
Phil Karn, KA9Q; Randy Standke, KQ6RS, and members of the Mount Carmel High School Amateur Radio…
Understanding the microbial community hiding in our showers
In Benedum Hall at the University of Pittsburgh, nine shower heads in three brand new shower…