Genetic variants have been identified that help plants grow in low-iron environments, which could improve crop…
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How do blind cavefish find their way? The answer could be in their bones.
Blind cavefish typically have skulls that bend slightly to the left. A study suggests this orientation…
The birth and death of a tectonic plate
A new technique to investigate the underwater volcanoes that produce Earth's tectonic plates has been developed…
Increased protection of world’s national animal symbols needed, suggests study
The snowy-feathered head and distinctive brown body of the bald eagle is a proud national symbol…
New brain mapping tool produces higher resolution data during brain surgery
Researchers have developed a new device to map the brain during surgery and distinguish between healthy…
Targets for better anti-thrombotic medicine identified
Blood thinners, such as aspirin, reduce the risk of thrombus formation but also interfere with the…
Tree-climbing goats disperse seeds by spitting
Ecologists have observed an unusual way in which treetop-grazing goats may be benefiting the trees: the…
Zika spread secrets tracked through new gene sequencing study
Scientists studying the genetics of Zika virus in Brazil and beyond has provided a new understanding…
Range of challenging meditation experiences
Though it has gained popularity in the West as medically and psychologically beneficial, meditation can produce…
Brain microenvironment makes HER2-positive breast cancer metastases resistant to treatment
A novel mechanism behind the resistance of breast cancer brain metastases to HER2- or PI3K-targeted therapies…