Snake sex chromosomes say less about sex and more about survival
Sex-specific chromosomes are a dangerous place to be, if you're a gene. Because these chromosomes—Y chromosomes, in humans—do not have a matching chromosome with which to exchange genetic information, they are prone to losing non-essential genes.....»»
Physicists model chromosome folding, reveal how loops affect spatial organization of the genome
Human chromosomes are long polymer chains that store genetic information. The nucleus of each cell contains the entire human genome (DNA) encoded on 46 chromosomes with a total length of about 2 meters. To fit into the microscopic cell nucleus and at.....»»
"Extremely venomous" green mamba loose in Netherlands
An "extremely venomous" two-meter-long green mamba snake is on the loose in the Netherlands, police said Tuesday, warning residents to stay indoors and under no circumstances attempt to ensnare the serpent......»»
Where to watch Squid Game: The Challenge, Netflix new reality show
Squid Game, the popular South Korean survival drama, is being transformed into a reality competition series. Find out where to watch Squid Game: The Challenge......»»
A City on Mars: Reality kills space settlement dreams
Let’s not send a few thousand people to Mars as a big experiment in survival. Enlarge (credit: Penguin Random House) Let me start with the TLDR for A City on Mars. It is, essentially, 400 pages of "well, actually…,".....»»
Researcher: Big cats eat more monkeys in a damaged tropical forest, which threatens survival of primate populations
Monkeys are not usually a popular menu item for big cats. Primates are, after all, hard to catch: living in the canopies of large trees and rarely coming down to the ground. Jaguar and puma have varied diets and will normally hunt the species that ar.....»»
Increased threat of conflict enhances mongoose pup survival: Study challenges long-held belief on reproductive success
Animal offspring may survive better when their groups are in greater conflict with rival factions, research from the University of Bristol has shown for the first time......»»
Yeast with more than 50% synthetic genome is created in the lab
Researchers have combined over seven synthetic chromosomes that were made in the lab into a single yeast cell, resulting in a strain with more than 50% synthetic DNA that survives and replicates similarly to wild yeast strains......»»
"Resident Evil 4" unleashes horror on iPhone 15 Pro, iPad, and Mac on December 20
Prepare for spine-tingling thrills on the iPhone 15 Pro as Capcom's "Resident Evil 4" hits Apple devices this December, offering a universal gaming experience for survival horror fans.Image Credit: CapcomCapcom has officially announced that the highl.....»»
Snake species named Trimeresurus uetzi after Reptile Database creator
A newly identified species of green pit viper snake has been named in honor of Virginia Commonwealth University professor Peter Uetz, Ph.D......»»
Metal Gear Solid 3 remake first in-engine footage looks stunning
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater's first in-engine footage has been revealed - it's also been confirmed that the remake will be powered by Unreal Engine 5......»»
Autophagy"s role in DNA loss and survival of diploid yeast cells during chronological aging
A new research paper titled "Live while the DNA lasts. The role of autophagy in DNA loss and survival of diploid yeast cells during chronological aging" has been published in Aging......»»
University of Michigan slithers toward history with massive acquisition of jarred snake specimens
Greg Schneider scans rows upon rows of liquid-filled glass jars containing coiled snake specimens, just a portion of the University of Michigan Museum of Zoology's reptile and amphibian collection believed to be the largest held by any research insti.....»»
How cord-like aggregates of bacteria lead to tuberculosis infections
The ability of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), a serious respiratory infection, to form snake-like cords was first noted nearly 80 years ago. In a study published October 20 in the journal Cell, investigators report the biophysical mechanisms by wh.....»»
Why some worms regenerate and others do not
Why are so few species able to regenerate damaged or missing body parts, even though regeneration might seem an obvious survival advantage? Researchers at the Max Planck Institute (MPI) for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen, Germany, and colle.....»»
Understanding mutualism can help control the spread of invasive species
Cooperation between species to help each other's survival is known as mutualism. It is seen among many types of organisms, such as plants and fungi that exchange nutrients with one another, plants that provide bees with nectar in exchange for pollina.....»»
Churches could be key for quake survival, expert says
Text messages began to circulate about five minutes after an earthquake warning sounded for celebrants at St. James' Episcopal Church in South Pasadena on Sunday morning......»»
Signaling across kingdoms to build the plant microbiome
Microorganisms that live on or in plant tissues form what is known as a plant microbiome. This interface plays an important role in plants' survival due to the existence of beneficial microorganisms. Plants grown in distinct environments can have sim.....»»
Sea change: New blueprint for Southern Ocean survival
More than 200 scientists from 19 countries will release the first comprehensive assessment of trends in Southern Ocean ecosystems on 18 October, in a reportmade available on Zenodo and written specifically for policy makers......»»
Unique marimo threatened by rising lake temperatures
Rising lake water temperatures threaten the survival of marimo, unique algal balls found only in cold lakes. Kobe University researchers clarified that the warmer it gets, the more the inward decomposition outpaces the outward growth of these life fo.....»»
DNA methylation: The hidden mechanism enabling plants to adapt in a warmer world
As global warming continues to redefine ecosystems, plants are increasingly tasked with swift adaptation to ensure their survival. One primary mechanism facilitating such rapid adaptation is epigenetic memory, specifically DNA methylation......»»