Category: Biology

In recent years, the role of mechanical forces in cellular movement has been a central area of investigation within the field of mechanobiology. The long-standing assumption in cell biology has…

Researchers have made an extraordinary discovery that has significantly expanded our understanding of the evolutionary history of mollusks, one of the largest and most diverse groups of animals on Earth.…

For over a century, paleontologists have grappled with the question of how and when dinosaurs first emerged and began to spread across Earth’s continents, an inquiry marked by limited fossil…

A recent study has uncovered intriguing findings about how one of the hottest periods in Earth’s history may have driven a split in the evolutionary path of lampreys, separating Northern…

Birds are well-known for their vocalizations, which serve a variety of functions essential to their survival and reproduction. Whether for attracting a mate, defending territory, alerting others to predators, or…

The National Veterinary Research Institute in Poland has recently documented the first molecular detection of Sarcocystis miescheriana in a condemned pig carcass in Poland. This research marks a significant milestone,…

Uncovering the relationship between the structure of neural networks and their function—particularly how the brain’s connectivity influences its activity—is a fundamental question that underpins much of modern biology and neuroscience.…

Protein aggregation is a hallmark of many neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, and prion diseases such as Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease. These conditions are characterized by the accumulation of misfolded…

For centuries, scientists have been striving to improve how plants use carbon dioxide (CO₂) during photosynthesis. This effort isn’t just about improving crop yields; it’s also part of broader goals…

Over 450 million years ago, life began a remarkable transformation as plants made the monumental leap from aquatic environments to dry land. This transition was pivotal in Earth’s history, reshaping…

A team at the University of Calgary is making significant strides in understanding how plants adapt to environmental stresses, such as heat and drought, with potential applications in improving agricultural…

One of the most remarkable and industrious organisms inhabiting the oceans is the diminutive Prochlorococcus marinus, a single-celled microbe that plays a crucial role in the planet’s ecological balance. This…

Some of the most productive apple-growing regions in the United States are currently grappling with significant challenges brought about by a changing climate. A study conducted by Washington State University…

Biologists at Indiana University Bloomington have discovered that plant leaf surfaces are coated with a diverse range of RNA molecules. This surprising finding opens new possibilities in understanding how plants…

Rice University bioengineers have made a groundbreaking advancement in synthetic biology with the development of a novel construction kit designed to build custom sense-and-respond circuits within human cells. This research,…

An international team of paleobiologists, anthropologists, and behavioral scientists has recently made an intriguing discovery that bridges the gap between ancient human behavior and modern chimpanzee tool-use practices. Published in…

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects a person’s movement. It occurs when the brain’s production of dopamine—a crucial neurotransmitter that helps regulate movement—begins to decline. This…

A study led by researchers at the American Museum of Natural History provides an unprecedented glimpse into one of the earliest recorded evolutionary arms races between predator and prey. This…

In a groundbreaking study, a joint research team led by Sayuri Tsukahara and Tetsuji Kakutani of the University of Tokyo has uncovered crucial details about how retrotransposons—genetic elements that can…

Scientists at the Allen Institute have made groundbreaking strides in understanding how aging affects the brain by identifying specific cell types in mice that undergo significant changes as they age.…