The fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster is quite possibly the most studied organism on the planet. Fruit…
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An ancient strain of plague may have led to the decline of Neolithic Europeans
Researchers have identified a new strain of Yersinia pestis, the bacteria that causes plague, in DNA…
‘Chemo brain’ caused by malfunction in three types of brain cells, study finds
In a new study explaining the cellular mechanisms behind cognitive impairment from chemotherapy, scientists have demonstrated…
Acrobatic geckos, highly maneuverable on land and in the air, can also race on water
Asian geckos were observed running over water at nearly a meter per second, as fast as…
Putting the brakes on tumor stealth
New research helps explain how some cancers are able to escape our immune system. The findings…
New ways to look at protein-RNA networks
For their vital tasks, all RNA molecules in our cells require proteins as binding partners. Scientists…
Why Tehran is sinking dangerously
Researchers have used data from radar satellites to measure the subsidence of the Earth's surface in…
Mitigating the effect of climate change on sea turtles
New research has reported effective conservation strategies that can mitigate the impacts of climate warming on…
Parrot genome analysis reveals insights into longevity, cognition
Parrots are famously talkative, and a blue-fronted Amazon parrot named Moises -- or at least its…
Atmospheric scientists find causes of firenado in deadly Carr Fire
Atmospheric scientists have documented a rare firenado, finding a number of factors that combined at just…