A recent study published in Scientific Reports on the diets of giant pandas and sloth bears provides additional evidence —Prove that bears are omnivores just like humans and need far less protein than the zoo gives them. “Bears are not carnivores in the strictest sense, like cats, they consume a high-protein diet,” said study lead … Read more
From platypus to blue whales, all mammals alive today are descended from a common ancestor that existed about 180 million years ago. Although we don’t know much about this animal, a global team of experts recently computationally reconstructed the organization of its genome. The findings were recently published in Proceedings of the National Academy of … Read more
Because fungal infections are on the rise in humans, it is critical for health officials to understand the source of these pathogens. A new study published in Frontiers in Fungal Biology shows that small mammals can serve as reservoirs for these fungal infections. This means that these rodents may act as reservoirs, dispersal vectors and … Read more
Dinosaur “mummies” are not as special as we might think. This stems from a relatively simple drying (drying) and outgassing process, according to a study by Stephanie Drumheller of the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and colleagues published Oct. 12, 2022 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE. access: National Bank Surface Pro 9/Laptop 5 and Surface Studio … Read more
Tardigrades are notorious for their ability to withstand a variety of extreme environments, and scientists continue to unearth fascinating insights into these incredible survival skills. A new study delves into their ability to tolerate freezing temperatures and shows for the first time that they are able to stop their internal clocks to stop the aging … Read more
A tiny fossil of a Triassic reptile was first discovered in northeast Scotland more than 100 years ago. Now, a new analysis shows that it was a close relative of the species that would later become pterosaurs, the iconic flying reptiles of the age of dinosaurs that are household names. The study, published in the … Read more
The microbiome is a hot topic, and for good reason — it can affect your immune system, brain function, and digestive health. When you have a dog at home, you also have to worry about making sure you have the right balance of bacteria in all the coats. While pet probiotics are not as popular … Read more
New research finds that both cats and coyotes use green spaces in suburban Los Angeles. Human-wildlife conflicts tend to increase as urban areas continue to encroach on natural ecosystems. While some animals actively avoid contact with humans at all costs, other species thrive in metropolitan environments. In particular, coyotes have become a frequent visitor to … Read more
Scientists at Duke University have developed an RNA-based editing tool that targets individual cells, not genes. It can precisely target any type of cell and selectively add any protein of interest. The researchers say the tool could enable the modification of very specific cells and cellular functions to manage disease. Using an RNA-based probe, a … Read more
The perception and prediction of various signals occurring at different time intervals in the environment are of great significance to the survival and evolution of animals. A typical example is that to avoid predators in time, animals must effectively make accurate predictions on different time signals. Zhang Jiayi’s team from the Institute of Brain Science/State … Read more