No ifs, ands or butts – worms with no anus haven’t evolved for millions...
In Japan, deep sea worms with no central nervous system, no kidneys and no butts, are somehow still living today deep in the seafloor...
Genetics linked to empathy and psychiatric conditions
In the United Kingdom, researchers at the University of Cambridge found a link between genetics and empathy using 47,000 participants from 23andMe. They found...
Nutrients in soil directly related to microbial activity
In California, microbial metabolism, nutrient availability, and soil carbon cycling rates were found to be intricately linked together in a study of wetlands and...
Mosquito genetics inspire innovative idea for biomaterial storage solution
In Russia, mosquitos are proving to be quite helpful in coming up with a biomaterial storage solution to replace the current deep freezing or...
520 day isolation shows microbes could endanger Mars space crew on long journey
In Russia, six Marsonauts crew members lived in a mock space capsule for the 520 days it would take to travel to Mars and...
Radioactive Tracking Helps Gain Insight on How Corn Can Repair Damage from Western Corn...
In Missouri, researchers at the University of Missouri have used nuclear methods to find key information that can help breed western corn rootworm resistant...
11,000-year-old infant’s DNA offers insight into Native American origins
In Alaska, genetic analysis of ancient DNA from a 6-week-old infant found at an Interior Alaska archaeological site has revealed a previously unknown population...
$1.2 Million U.S. Department of Energy Grant to be Used for Camelina Genetic Research
In Montana, scientists and professors Chaofu Lu and John Browse are researching ways to improve camelina’s seed and oil quality with a $1.2 million...
Researchers Use Genetics to Answer Grapevine Root Questions
In South Dakota, the National Science Foundation is giving nearly $830,000 to two South Dakota State University Department of Agronomy, Horticulture and Plant Science...
Lay off the sugar cookies and eat some fiber instead
In Georgia, a study conducted by researchers at Georgia State University demonstrates that the more fiber you eat, the healthier you are in terms...