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Widespread transfer of genes is important driver of evolution
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], July 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that widespread transfer of genes between species has radically changed the genomes of today's mammals, and has also been an important driver of evolution.
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New antiviral gene may stop virus clone
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C.[USA], June 24 (ANI): A new study revealed that humans and other mammals possess an antiviral gene which is capable of stopping viruses from replicating.
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Mammals turning nocturnal to avoid human contact
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jun 19 (ANI): Turns out, mammals are going to lengths to avoid human contact.
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England zoo gives contraceptives to 60 species fearing overcrowd
Updated : 8 years ago IST
England [UK], Mar. 11 (ANI): A zoo in England is giving its 60 mammal species contraceptives amid fears of overcrowding.
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This 'live-saving' treatment may be helpful for heart failure patients
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 28 (ANI): A study has recently revealed that cells from newborns' umbilical cords could provide a lifesaving treatment for heart failure patients.
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Wild elephants, the lightest-known snoozers of any mammal
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Mar. 2 (ANI): Turns out, an elephant not only never forgets, but also almost never sleeps!
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Mystery solved behind missing penis bone!
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Dec. 14 (ANI): Ever wondered, why unlike most mammals, men have no bones in their penis? A new study explains the mystery of lost baculum (penis bone) in the human lineage tends to be monogamous-- where you are married to, or in a sexual relationship with, one person
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Study traces origin of respiratory muscle
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov. 21 (ANI): A recent study published in Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences journal throws light on mammal-like reptiles, Caseids and their breathing pattern.
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Mammals use beautifully crafted teeth to seduce mate: Study
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. (USA), Nov. 11 (ANI): A beautiful bleached smile with shining teeth makes you sexy and seductive, finds a study
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Male sans the Y chromosome: a step towards better understanding sex differ
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct. 3 (ANI): Taking us a step ahead to understand sex differentiation, a recent study has revealed that key sex-determining genes continue to operate in a mammalian species that lacks the Y chromosome.
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Immediate actions needed to save big mammals on Earth
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C, Aug 6 (ANI): If gorillas, rhinoceroses, elephants, lions, tigers, wolves, bears and the world's other largest mammals are to be saved, then steps must be taken now, suggests a team of wildlife experts.
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New study shows mice get back vision
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C., July 12 (ANI): Vision in mammals can be restored, shows experiments conducted, for the first time, under the leadership of a Stanford University School of Medicine investigator.
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