This footage capturing the rat scampering across a log over a stream is the first recording in existenceFrantišek Vejmělka/Biology Centre CAsA rare, large nocturnal rodent living in mountainous regions has been filmed and photographed for the first time — an impressive milestone for zoology, comparable to winning the scientific lottery. The animal had only...
Credit: DepositphotosThe massive Megalodon, one of the greatest predators of the Neogene period, ruled the oceans for about 20 million years before vanishing. During that time, it fed on virtually any marine creature large enough to become a meal.New Evidence Challenges Old AssumptionsThat’s the conclusion of a new study that analyzed fossilized Megalodon teeth...
Image Credits: PixabayA team of doctors and scientists has successfully treated a rare genetic disorder using the first personalized gene-editing therapy. The results, published in The New England Journal of Medicine, were accompanied by an editorial from a former FDA gene-therapy regulator.The patient in this landmark case was KJ, an infant diagnosed with CPS1...
Credit: PixabayScientists at the University of Bayreuth have successfully engineered the world’s first spider modified with CRISPR-Cas9 to produce red fluorescent silk. They achieved this using the common house spider species Parasteatoda tepidariorum.Spiders' cannibalistic behavior and complex genomes make them hard to modify and breed in labs, limiting their use in research. To overcome...
Credit: PixabayWhen we think of a flock of flamingos, we usually picture their long pink legs standing in shallow water and their heads down as they feed. While it may seem calm, there’s actually a flurry of activity underwater. With their webbed feet and uniquely angled beaks, flamingos create swirling mini-tornadoes to trap prey.A...
Credit: PixabayThe ability to sense rhythm isn't unique to humans, but it's relatively rare in the animal world. While chimpanzees can follow a beat, their rhythmic skills are quite limited compared to humans. Interestingly, one species of lemur is better"Mastering New Rhythms and Outperforming Humans"A 16-year-old California sea lion named Ronan (Zalophus californianus) outshines...
Credit: Elianne Dipp from PexelsEven biologists only get a fleeting look at the lives of whales. Many species, especially deep-diving whales, remain largely unknown.Scientists are gaining a deeper understanding of the vital role whales play in marine ecosystems and the services they provide. Recent studies indicate that even whale urine is crucial for Earth.The...
Credit: PixabayThe ability to sense rhythm isn't unique to humans, but it's relatively rare in the animal world. While chimpanzees can follow a beat, their rhythmic skills are quite limited compared to humans. Interestingly, one species of lemur is better."Mastering New Rhythms and Outperforming Humans"A 16-year-old California sea lion named Ronan (Zalophus californianus) outshines...
Credit: PixabayIn many animals, skin color and patterns play crucial roles in camouflage, communication, and temperature regulation. Corn snakes, for example, exhibit various morphs with bright colors like red, yellow, or pink, and their dorsal spots may merge or form stripes. But what genetic and cellular processes drive these striking patterns? A team from...
Credit: PixabayIn South Korea, researchers developed machine learning models to link features in fundus images—photos of the back of the eye—to clinical ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) diagnoses.Top Model Hits 96.9% Accuracy in ADHD DetectionAmong the four models tested, the most effective one reached an accuracy rate of 96.9% in identifying ADHD using image...
