New Tiny Non-Stinging Wasps Discovered; Researchers Name the Insect Species 'Neuroterus Valhalla'

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 01.25.2022 10:34 AM

Science reports recently described the newly discovered insect called the Neuroterus Valhalla as not having the noteworthy distinction of being the first-ever species of its kind to be defined alongside its completely sequenced genome.

A New Proteomics Method Links Excess R-loops to DNA Double-Strand Breaks and Genomic Instability

01.24.2022 09:50 AM

Researchers at the Institute of Molecular Biology (IMB) in Mainz, Germany, have developed a new method to identify proteins that bind to RNA-DNA structures called R-loops.

6th Mass Extinction Now Happening? Study Reveals Current Species Die-Off on Earth Caused by Humans

01.17.2022 09:58 AM

A new study recently revealed that the sixth mass extinction of the biodiversity of Earth is presently underway. Such study validates the warnings that species of this planet have been dying off at a quicker rate in the past few centuries.

London's River Thames Now Home to Various Marine Species After 64 Years of Being Declared as 'Biologically Dead'

11.24.2021 04:40 AM

New life is now living in River Thames 64 years later when it was declared biologically dead. But a health check paints a worrying picture as climate change worsens, causing temperature rise and increased water levels.

False Fossils on Mars: Explorers Searching For Life on Red Planet Can Be Fooled, Research Says

11.18.2021 23:15 PM

Scientists warn that 'false biosignatures,' or fossil-like specimens generated by chemical processes, might throw off the search for life on Mars.

DNA Reveals Brain Differences Between Humans and Chimpanzees; Researchers Grow 2 Cell Types to Compare

11.14.2021 20:21 PM

Sweden-based Lund University stem cell researchers recently found that DNA is following brain differences between humans and nonhuman primates.

World Experts Meet in Colombia for International Neuroscience Congress

10.20.2021 09:00 AM

The event will feature the participation of John O'Keefe, British-American neuroscientist and psychologist who, in 2014, together with Edvard Moser and May Britt received the Nobel Prize in Medicine. The wonders of the brain and neuroscience at UNAB, Universidad Autónoma de Bucaramanga, Colombia.

Aging Worms Engage in Self-Destructive Behavior When Their Reproductive Days Are Over

10.07.2021 12:41 PM

UCL researchers discovered that the selfless and sacrificial act of aging worms to support the next generation could reveal secrets toward slowing human aging.

Breaking Discovery: How Scientists Have Unearthed a 120 Million-Year-Old Prehistoric Peacock That Lived Alongside Dinosaurs

10.07.2021 12:39 PM

A new study suggests the the direct lineage of peacocks from Cretaceous period had secrets on their anatomical structure that allowed them to survive the space rock mass extinction.

Ant Social Parasitism: Plot Twists in the Origins and Evolution of These Tiny Animals Revealed

09.30.2021 06:55 AM

A researcher can now tell of a story that's 30 million years in the making, the evolution of social parasitism in ants also known as a myrmecological marvel.

Worm With No Ears Can "Listen" to Sound, Offers New Tool for Studying Sensory Biology

09.22.2021 23:52 PM

An earless worm called Caenorhabditis elegans can sense and respond to sound despite lacking ear-like organs. Scientists have now discovered that they "listen" through their skin.

European Green Crab Showed Extensive Dispersal Despite High Gene Flow, Low Genetic Diversity

09.14.2021 21:30 PM

Scientists investigate the mechanism on how some invasive species, such as the green crab, had shown extensive dispersal in the last decade as they adapt across environmental gradients despite lacking genetic diversity.

Spotted Skunks Discovery: 7 Species Found Existing and They All Do Some Tricks as a Warning Before Spraying

09.01.2021 23:15 PM

Researchers recently discovered seven spotted skunk species exhibiting the same tricks as a final warning before they spray which is doing the handstand.

Genetic Analysis Uncovers Unexpected Evolution Flexibility of Bowfin Fish; Presents Better Model for Human Evolution

08.31.2021 01:03 AM

Bowfin fish (Amia calva) is an evolutionary enigma representing a unique combination of ancient and modern fish. Charles Darwin even described it as a "living fossil," that has evolved slower than most fishes.

Retinoids Responsible for Suitable Development of Plant Roots, Animal Embryos

08.27.2021 19:04 PM

Retinoids are playing a vital role in the growth and development of plant roots and animal embryos and this was shown in a new study.

Cells Discovered in Corals, Sea Anemones, Engulfing Bacteria; A Discovery Potential for Better Marine Health Assessment

08.20.2021 00:30 AM

The presence of Cells has recently been discovered in sea anemones and corals, a finding that can eventually help in the development of tools to better analyze marine and coral health.

Periodic Fever Syndrome Treatment Possible With FDA-Approved Tumor Necrosis Factor Medicine

08.19.2021 21:50 PM

Researchers recently discovered how the absence of protein can lead to a treatable autoinflammatory disease through tumor necrosis factor or TNF.

Chimpanzee Bonds: Strong Ties Among Male Chimps Lead Them to Successfully Find Their Mate, Sire Offspring

08.18.2021 00:00 AM

A research team recently revealed how strong bonds between male chimpanzees can lead to a successful quest for female chimps and opportunities for mating and eventually, produce offspring.

Darwin's Finches' Biology Provide Insights to the Theory of Evolution with How They Evade a Parasitic Fly

08.11.2021 22:20 PM

Two studies investigating how Darwin's finches living in the Galapagos Islands deal with a parasitic avian vampire fly reveal new insights into the theory of evolution that can be used to maintain finch population and deal with parasites around the world.

Venom Origin: Why Do Insects and Fishes Dominate Diversity in the Animal Kingdom?

08.06.2021 08:08 AM

In a recent study, venom was given recognition as a significant contributor to the great diversification of vertebrate and invertebrate species in the insect and fish groups.

Dolphins, Whales Underground Air-Breathing Finally Understood in Nasal Passage Study of Animals, Other Cetaceans’ Evolution

08.06.2021 00:16 AM

A new stud study has shed light on cetacean’s long-time puzzle over the evolution of these animal types which include dolphins.