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Scientists revive worm frozen 46,000 years ago
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The roundworm, of a previously unknown species, survived 40 meters (131.2 feet) below the surface in the Siberian permafrost in a dormant state known as cryptobiosis, according to Teymuras Kurzchalia, professor emeritus at the Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology and Genetics in Dr
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Sea snakes redevelop their ability to see colours: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to a new paper published in Genome Biology and Evolution by Oxford University Press, the annulated sea snake, a species of venomous snake found in ocean waters around Australia and Asia, appears to have evolved to see an extended palette of colours after its ancestors lost that abi
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Study finds that man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers found that 176 bird species employ a range of manmade items in their nests across the world. Birds all around the world use our unused or waste items. In their nests, seabirds in Australia utilise fishing nets, ospreys in North America use baler twine, city birds in South America
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Sea snakes might have evolved to see colors again: Research
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The annulated sea snake, a species of venomous snake found in ocean waters around Australia and Asia, appears to have evolved to see an extended palette of colours after its ancestors lost that ability in response to changing environments, according to a new paper published in Genome Biology
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Man-made materials in nests can bring risks for birds: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
According to new research, 176 bird species around the world use a variety of anthropogenic materials in their nests. Birds use our leftover or discarded materials all over the world. Seabirds in Australia use fishing nets in their nests, ospreys in North America use baler twine, city birds
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Study finds structure of a crucial neural transport protein
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Researchers have decoded the molecular architecture of a transporter protein that controls the movement of a key neurotransmitter using Cryo-EM, a powerful microscopy technique. The study was published in journal, 'Nature Structural & Molecular Biology.'
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Elephants' dietary habits are similar to humans: Study
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
The findings were reported in the journal Royal Society Open Science. Researchers have found elephants vary their diets based not only on what is available but also on their preferences and physiological needs. Elephants may vary what they eat for dinner every night just like humans.
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Study shows engineered method for removing protein clumps from cells
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Protein aggregates build up with age and have been linked to neurological illnesses such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and Huntington's disease. A recent work from the Gothenburg University Nystrom lab, in conjunction with the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Germany, offers a no
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Study reveals how a cat's nose can identify food scents
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Scientists have figured out how cats can locate food, allies, and enemies. This research was published in PLoS Computational Biology. A complicated network of tightly coiling bony airway structures is to blame, according to the first thorough investigation of the domestic cat's nasal airway.
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Study finds how cat's nose knows what it's smelling
Updated : 2 years, 8 months ago IST
Scientists have discovered the key to felines' ability to detect food, friends, and foes. This research was published in PLoS Computational Biology.
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Dr Manzoor Ahmad Mir-- pioneering immunologist and dedicated educator from
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Dr Manzoor Ahmad Mir, a distinguished immunologist, and educator from Jammu and Kashmir, has made significant contributions to the field of molecular immunology and cancer biology, with a specific focus on breast cancer and the immunobiology of microbes.
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Study sheds light on genetic signatures of chickpea's cultural crossroads
Updated : 2 years, 9 months ago IST
Researchers found human migration and trade have had a significant impact on the genetic heritage of chickpeas. The study was published in the journal, 'Molecular Biology and Evolution.'
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