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Humans are still evolving
A new study published in Massachusetts (USA) shows evidence of human evolution is continuing.
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Use insects to control invasive grass
Researchers from Leicester University paved the way for the use of an insect to fight invasive grasses in British soil, a form of biological control.
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Genome studies reveal causes of colony disorder disorder in bees
Earlier this week, researchers announced that they had found molecular markers of colony collapse disorder (CCD), which killed one-third of honey bees in the United Stat…
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'Gasoline' made from watermelon
Hundreds of thousands of tons of watermelons thrown away annually around the world could become a source of fuel for biofuel production.
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Is expected to dominate the world?
Argentine ant populations are growing throughout the world at a tremendous rate. Scientists began to mention this phenomenon seriously, whether they flooded the Earth,
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The monkey has a mother and a father
According to the August 27 issue of DailyMail, US scientists took advantage of IVF technology to successfully modify the genetic defects of DNA. They created four health…
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One step closer to artificial life
Researchers at J. Craig Venter Institute (JCVI) have published results describing the method in which the entire genome of Mycoplasma mycoides is copied in a yeast cell.
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Ants Mycocepurus smithii reproduce completely asexually
The Brazilian and Texas researchers have confirmed that ants plant Mycocepurus smithii.
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All humans are mutant creatures
Every human on earth has at least 100 mutations in DNA, genetic material at the molecular level.
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Parasites promote 'sex pleasure'
An article published in American Naturalist magazine found that sex evolved in the 'protection' of parasites.
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Loss of traditional plant varieties
Farmers in poor countries are losing traditional crop varieties due to the tight management of these companies, making it difficult for them to cope with climate change…
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Found clues of antibacterial hybrid resistance
US scientists have discovered the defense mechanism of bacteria. This mechanism allows bacteria to protect themselves against the threat of antibacterial substances.
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Can produce diesel fuel from mushrooms
Many fungi cause plants to produce a mixture of hydrocarbons - chemical compounds that are very similar to the composition of fuels.
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Discover 3 specific genes that help us evolve into humans!
A team of researchers recently discovered three genes created by non-coding DNA, which may have helped humans evolve into high-level animals like today.