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Genes help inhibit white fat formation
The latest study by Austrian scientists found that a gene called Hedgehog could exert its effect on inhibiting the formation of white fat in animals.
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The world is about to regenerate an extinct cow
Italian scientists announced that they are about to succeed in regenerating a large breed that once lived in Europe for thousands of years, but has become extinct since…
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New discovery prevented Tasmanian Devil from extinction
Scientists have found Schwann cells to be the cause of tumors on the face of the Tasmanian Devil (Tasmanian devil 'demon').
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Can produce artificial meat
Dutch scientists have found a way to produce artificial meat in the laboratory.
Biology
'Elves' sleep in the garden
A photographer was stunned to see the strange animal on the log in the garden.
Biology
Set up a genetic database of 10,000 animals
A group of about 70 scientists worldwide have proposed to establish one
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Experimental transplantation of human and animal DNA
A group of experts from the British Academy of Medical Sciences announced that they began to conduct a new study evaluating the experimental implantation of human DNA in…
Biology
Simulation of aerodynamic secrets of grasshoppers
Researchers are taking a step closer to making micro aircraft with flexibility and energy efficiency such as grasshoppers after successfully decoding the aerodynamic sec…
Biology
Known plants destroy themselves
Austrian scientists claim that plants also have the ability to self-destruct a part of the body, in response to an attack.
Biology
Cultivate cattle meat
Lab meat in the laboratory is opening a new era for agriculture worldwide.
Biology
Bats can help people live
Bats' proteins are resistant to aging, so they live much longer than those of the same size. This finding may lead to the introduction of life-long drugs.
Biology
Tens of thousands of species may soon disappear
A leading US biologist claims that two-thirds of the world's animals and plants are facing extinction in this century ...
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White blood cells move like many animals
How do white blood cells - 'warrior' of the immune system - reach the site of infection or injury?
Biology
New animals live in exceptionally harsh environments
A new bacterium, Pyrococcus CH1, can live in environments with temperatures between 80 and 105 degrees Celsius, and is capable of self-dividing under a hydrostatic press…
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Franklin bees may be extinct
Experts are looking for Franklin bumblebee species on the list of seriously threatened animals.