Prehistoric Crocodiles Ruled Ancient Peru
Today, the Amazon River basin is well known for its biodiversity, but the area also has a long history of…
Category: Life Sciences and Biomedicine
Using a protein to reverse skeletal muscle aging
Scientists have discovered that the over-expression of a protein, NANOG, can lead to the reversal of aging in skeletal muscle cells.
Working Dogs Traded by Ancient Cultures?
Dog people love their dogs, but did you know that in the Arctic, working canines were traded as valuable commodities at least 2,000 years ago?
Magnificent Humpback Whales of Los Cabos
Travel to Baja California with wildlife photographer Max Goldberg and see his photos of the humpback whales. The humpback whales migrate to the area to breed.
Friends at First Sight? Genetics May Decide
Is there a genetic component to friendship? Mice prefer friends who are genetically similar to them, regardless of other factors.
Does Brain Cholesterol Control Alzheimer’s?
Brain cholesterol levels may be the key to understanding and treating Alzheimer’s disease, according to a new study.
How Do Spiders Weave Perfect Webs?
The webs of spiders come in many shapes and serve many functions, like helping them hunt prey and hide from predators.
How Did Snapping Shrimp Evolve their Snap?
Researchers at the University of Alberta have discovered the evolutionary path that snapping shrimp took to evolve their trademark snap.
Zooplankton Make Mini-Migrations All Day Long
Every night, tiny animals called zooplankton migrate from the deep sea to the surface. Just before sunrise, they return to the ocean depths. Why?
A Canadian Citizen Science Summer
Check out these citizen science projects designed for people living in the north and enjoy a Canadian citizen science summer!