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How Fukushima’s Abandoned Pigs Reshaped Wild Boar Genetics
A natural experiment after the 2011 Fukushima disaster shows how maternal pig lineages sped up wild boar evolution, while causing pig genes to disappear faster.
Gut Bacteria Linked To Migraine Severity In Children
Researchers found supporting gut health could become part of a more holistic, child-friendly approach to migraine care.
The Chemistry Behind Civet Coffee’s Distinctive Flavour
Researchers found that coffee beans harvested from the faeces of the Asian palm civet had a significantly higher total fat content than the traditionally harvested beans
Rising Pollution Moves Rainfall From Land To Sea In Southeast Asia
Researchers in Korea have found that aerosols intensify ocean rainfall while delaying land storms, altering Southeast Asia’s climate balance.
Simple DNA Switch Lets Butterflies Change Wing Spots
A unique DNA element found only in satyrid butterflies enables them to change wing patterns as environmental conditions shift.
This Ancient Spice May Hold The Key to Tomorrow’s Antivirals
The study found that extracts from cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s antiviral defenses at a cellular level
Scientists Grow Ureter Tissue, Edge Closer To Lab-Made Kidneys
Using regenerative medicine, researchers are now one step closer to developing transplantable kidneys capable of producing and expelling urine.
Late-Night Dinners And Skipped Breakfasts Linked To Weaker Bones
Everyday eating patterns, along with habits like smoking and poor sleep, can raise the risk of osteoporosis.
Scarred But Unseen: How Childhood Neglect Rewires The Brain
The study found that neglect can negatively impact attention, language, motor skills, and emotional regulation in children.
How Fukushima’s Abandoned Pigs Reshaped Wild Boar Genetics
A natural experiment after the 2011 Fukushima disaster shows how maternal pig lineages sped up wild boar evolution, while causing pig genes to disappear faster.
Gut Bacteria Linked To Migraine Severity In Children
Researchers found supporting gut health could become part of a more holistic, child-friendly approach to migraine care.
The Chemistry Behind Civet Coffee’s Distinctive Flavour
Researchers found that coffee beans harvested from the faeces of the Asian palm civet had a significantly higher total fat content than the traditionally harvested beans
Rising Pollution Moves Rainfall From Land To Sea In Southeast Asia
Researchers in Korea have found that aerosols intensify ocean rainfall while delaying land storms, altering Southeast Asia’s climate balance.
Simple DNA Switch Lets Butterflies Change Wing Spots
A unique DNA element found only in satyrid butterflies enables them to change wing patterns as environmental conditions shift.
This Ancient Spice May Hold The Key to Tomorrow’s Antivirals
The study found that extracts from cardamom seeds can trigger the body’s antiviral defenses at a cellular level
Scientists Grow Ureter Tissue, Edge Closer To Lab-Made Kidneys
Using regenerative medicine, researchers are now one step closer to developing transplantable kidneys capable of producing and expelling urine.
Late-Night Dinners And Skipped Breakfasts Linked To Weaker Bones
Everyday eating patterns, along with habits like smoking and poor sleep, can raise the risk of osteoporosis.
Scarred But Unseen: How Childhood Neglect Rewires The Brain
The study found that neglect can negatively impact attention, language, motor skills, and emotional regulation in children.









