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Category: Biology

Why Can’t Male Mammals Breastfeed?
Biology

Why Can’t Male Mammals Breastfeed?

August 6, 2024August 10, 2024

The Dayak fruit bat is the only known male mammal that produces milk. Why aren’t all mammals evolved for breastfeeding their young?

Eating Peanuts for Peanut Allergy Protection: A New Study
Biology Health

Eating Peanuts for Peanut Allergy Protection: A New Study

July 23, 2024July 23, 2024

Can you prevent a peanut allergy? Scientists found that introducing peanuts into the diet during infancy protected from allergic reactions well into adolescence.

New Data on Protein Structure in Blood Cells
Biology Health

New Data on Protein Structure in Blood Cells

March 26, 2024March 17, 2024

Emerging research on a 3D protein structure within red blood cells tells us how this and similarly shaped proteins work in the body.

Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast
Biology Chemistry

Making Antipsychotics with Baker’s Yeast

January 9, 2024December 16, 2024

Researchers used baker’s yeast to produce two compounds important to antipsychotic drugs: alstonine and serpentine.

Cells Use mRNA to Fight Disease and Stress
Biology Genetics and Heredity

Cells Use mRNA to Fight Disease and Stress

December 19, 2023May 28, 2024

Scientists study role of mRNA and protein synthesis to overcome infections. This finding could lead to improved crops and medical treatments.

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica
Biology Climate Change Oceanography SciStarter Blog

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica

November 14, 2023November 14, 2023

Travelers with FjordPhyto sample phytoplankton in Antarctica, helping scientists learn how this fertile ocean region is changing.

Tackling Toxicity: What Do We Know About Cholera?
Biology Public Health

Tackling Toxicity: What Do We Know About Cholera?

October 10, 2023October 4, 2023

X-rays reveal how cholera bacteria from contaminated food and water effectively survives in the human gut.

Bipedal Movement by Ancestors Reconfirmed in 3D Models
Archaeology Biology

Bipedal Movement by Ancestors Reconfirmed in 3D Models

October 3, 2023October 4, 2023

Researchers analyzed the likelihood of bipedal movement in hominin ancestors using muscle reconstruction technology.

Picky Eating and Brain Evolution in Butterflies
Biology Neuroscience Zoology

Picky Eating and Brain Evolution in Butterflies

September 26, 2023October 4, 2023

Brain evolution in the Heliconius butterfly is linked to their specific feeding preferences and foraging behaviors.

Do mosquito eaters eat mosquitos?
Biology Environment Zoology

Do mosquito eaters eat mosquitos?

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023

Are you wondering if the well-known mosquito eaters actually eat mosquitos? Find out the answer to this question and more.

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