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Publication of human gene variant map
Scientists have created a kind of map of human genes. This is a step forward to find genes that explain differences in individual health and why people have different wa…
Champion power of insects
In the insect world, many animals have a difficult ability to imagine. For example, a jumping beetle can turn 200 times higher than its height, ants can carry objects eq…
New discovery: Obesity due to ... virus!
Obesity is often attributed to nutrition, sedentary. But recently, an American scientist who has discovered the cause of obesity can also be caused by ... viruses!
The first Boer goat was reproduced asexually
The first Boer goat in the world to reproduce asexually from ovule cells was born on November 2 in Tianjin, China.
China: Plant detoxification for soil
For the first time in the world, Chinese scientists have launched a pilot plantation project to extract toxic arsenic from farmland.
Ong's amazing ability
In the world every month, hundreds of victims are killed or killed by mines and ERW. Therefore, demining has become a top priority. In order to fulfill this mission, the…
Lizards roam the water
The two-crested lizard has the scientific name Basiliscus Plumiofrons works mainly during the day. They live on trees and bushes near the edge of the river, swamp, this…
Discovered appetite hormone in rats
American researchers have discovered an appetite hormone in laboratory mice. They lost 20% of their weight within a week. But, researchers have not been able to identify…
Strange 'resistance' of earth bacteria
The two most common bacteria - E-coli and Shewanella Oneidensis (SO) have surprised scientists, because they can survive under a test pressure greater than 17,000 times…
The fearless mice
By preventing a gene from developing, researchers have created a more daring and bold mouse than other mice.
Mosquitoes are the main cause of microbial contamination of animals?
One of the key factors that infects micro-plastic into the food chain in areas where there has never been this agent before, is probably the mosquito itself.
The fungus looks dry but is carnivorous and prey in the most brutal way
On the surface, oyster mushrooms don't seem to be dangerous. It is also an edible fungus. However, hidden behind that gentle look is a wise and most brutal predator in t…
The poisonous tree species causes many deaths in Vietnam
Cat eye tree also has many other names such as mimosa, virgin brown or virgin swamp. This tree has relatives with many virgin trees growing in Vietnam.