Biology
Natural anti-mosquito compound
Isolongifolenone, a natural compound found in Tauroniro (Humiria balsamifera) in North America, is found to be able to block mosquitoes and lice.
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Sea cucumber in Vietnam: Detecting active ingredients inhibiting cancer
Three new structural compounds have been discovered in white sea cucumber species that inhibit human cancer cell lines.
Biology
Is motor mobility innate?
Studies on mice have partly shown that genes affect active or lazy activity.
Biology
Observe complex pigment mixtures in living cells
In a technological advance that allows researchers to observe active cells when performing photosynthesis, they have developed a method that can enhance the effect of bi…
Biology
Mystical mushrooms bring spiritual feeling
An active substance in a hallucinogenic fungus can create sacred feelings that bring long-term positive effects. Active ingredients called psilocybin increase feelings o…
Biology
Cannabinoid-containing cannabis plants are caused by an infection with an ancient virus
Marijuana plants receive genes that encode proteins to synthesize cannabinoid active substances from ancient viruses, which have infiltrated the plant's DNA and are ther…
Animal world
Video: Parrots learn to fly on active craters
For at least 500 years, the offspring of a parakeet has been constantly learning how to soar over poisonous gases rising from Nindiri crater in Nicaragua, according to N…
Animal world
African elephants work according to the moon cycle
Scientists say the elephant works depending on the moon's cycle, to avoid human detection on bright moon nights.
Animal world
The new brain circuit illuminates the active whisker movement in mice
All parents know the important stages of babies: flip, crawl, practice standing and take the first steps without support.
Animal world
Bats are also obsessed with sex
A new study has found that bats also always incorporate sexual activity with their daily hunting, like the novel 'Batman' (Batman) always attaches to work with the abili…
Animal world
Myanmar established the world's largest tiger reserve
Scientists hope that with the establishment of this world's largest reserve and an active conservation effort, tiger populations will recover.
Animal world
Insects and humans have authentic group activity
Bees and ants have long been considered tireless workers, but a new study suggests they are also behaving like modern citizens.
Animal world
Bearded sparrows
Panurus biarmicus is a small but very active bird. The reason they call them is