Life Sciences and Biomedicine Archives

Citizen Scientists Study Phytoplankton in Antarctica

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

Blubber thickness of Yangtze finless porpoises changes with water temperature and varies across the marine mammal’s body regions.

New developments in producing a fentanyl vaccine could mean a preventative measure against opioid drug overdose.

Microorganisms increase the level of carbon storage in the soil, making them key players in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Health

Increased fructose intake from processed foods triggers a genetic trait to store fat. This used to help us survive but now it leads to weight gain.

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

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

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

Climate change and pesticides spell double trouble for bee behavior, but pesticide risk to bees varies depending on the temperature.

Droughts can wreak havoc on food supply and crop production, but a new study shows that ethanol can help crops survive.