biology
Fecal Attraction: Fruit Flies Poop To Lure Others
Scientists in Japan have discovered that fecal deposits carry the fruit fly’s pheromone flag, increasing the flies’ chances of mating.
Decoding Okinawan Snake Venom
Researchers in Japan have sequenced the genome of the Okinawan habu and identified nearly 60 genes from 18 different gene families that make up the snake's venom cocktail.
A Twist In The Tale Of mRNA Tails
A team of scientists in South Korea have discovered that mixed mRNA tails act like a shield that extends the lifespan of mRNA species.
The Buzz Over Queen Bee Learning And Memory
Chinese scientists have demonstrated that epigenetics contributes to superior learning capacities in queen bees.
How Plants Beat The Heat
Scientists in Japan have identified a gene in plants that protects their chloroplast membranes from destabilization due to excessive heat.
Zooming In On Glucose Transport
Using super-resolution imaging, scientists in China have obtained the structure of the GLUT1 protein at nanometer resolution.
New Tardigrade Species Found In Japanese Carpark
Scientists have characterized a new species of tardigrade found hiding in moss collected from a carpark in Japan.
Zombie Algae Reveal How Multicellular Animals Move
Scientists in Japan have used ‘zombie algae’ to better understand how multicellular organisms move in response to light stimulation.
Growing The Model Organism Menagerie
Yeast, flies and worms may be mainstays in biology laboratories, but non-traditional model organisms like salamanders, giant protists and tardigrades are fast becoming easier to study.
