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Circovirus involved in human hepatitis: Study
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of circovirus, provisionally named human circovirus 1 (HCirV-1).
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Here's how magnetism affects animal behaviour
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Scientists summarize the methods used to explore how the Earth's magnetic field influences the behaviour of various animal species. This review is an ideal starting point for scientists wishing to enter this fascinating but poorly-understood topic in modern sensory biology.
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Disabling single gene in cnidarians causes stinging cell to lose sting
Updated : 3 years ago IST
According to a study, when scientists transformed a single regulatory gene in a sea anemone species, a stinging cell that normally shoots a venomous miniature harpoon for hunting and self-defence switched to shooting a sticky thread that entangles prey.
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Study shows circovirus involved in human hepatitis
Updated : 3 years ago IST
Circoviruses are a family of small, highly resistant DNA viruses that were initially identified in 1974 in various animal species, where they can cause respiratory, renal, dermatological and reproductive problems. HCirV-1 is a novel virus that is distant from known animal circoviruses.
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Newly-discovered virus has ability to kill resistant bacteria
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
A Danish creek has surprised researchers with the presence of previously unknown virus species.
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Resistant bacteria can be killed by newly discovered virus: Study
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Associate professor Clare Kirkpatrick, who studies bacterial stress-response at the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Southern Denmark, has said, "we have found five new species that we believe are unknown to science."
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BSF troops rescue rare species of birds from smugglers on Indo-Bangladesh
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Foiling a smuggling attempt, the Border Security Force (BSF) troops from Border Outpost Betai, 84 Battalion under South Bengal Frontier, rescued rare species of birds being smuggled from Bangladesh to India.
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Uttarakhand: CM Dhami inspects tulip garden, gives instructions to increas
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
He admired the attractive inflorescence of about two dozen species established in the garden.
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Centre making holistic efforts to ensure wildlife sustainability: Jyotirad
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
"In nine years, BJP government has given examples of wildlife protection and sustainability. Our Govt is holistically developing projects for water species of Andaman and Nicobar Island," Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said.
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Study finds how blaze affected bacteria, fungi over time
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Researchers at UC Riverside have discovered small organisms that not only survive but flourish in the first year following a wildfire
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Aquatic organisms respond to flooding, drought disturbance in different wa
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Populations of various species of aquatic insects and other invertebrates respond to flooding and waterway drying due to drought in different ways that can be anticipated, according to a new Penn State-led study that employed a novel method to assess the stability of stream ecosystems.
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Study: Genetic diversity among species reduces climate change vulnerabilit
Updated : 3 years, 1 month ago IST
Genetic diversity is the building block that allows populations to vary in response to environmental changes, hence the more diversity, the better.
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