An image of a crocodile. Credit: Ray Bilcliff/ PexelsThroughout history, tales of virgin births, which involve the production of offspring without fertilization, have been shared. Examples of such stories include the birth of Mars, an ancient Roman god, Horus, an ancient Egyptian god, and Qi, a figure from ancient Chinese mythology, all of whom...
In the initial comprehensive study conducted on monkeys, it was discovered that CRISPR does not induce unintended off-target mutations. Credit : galitskaya/Depositphotos.As the first human trials utilizing the potentially groundbreaking CRISPR gene editing technique are set to begin in the UK and the US, there are lingering concerns regarding the overall safety of this...
Researchers have discovered a hopeful and prospective new remedy for neutralizing the harmful toxins found in the deadly death cap mushroom.A team of Scientists has detected a potential remedy for countering the toxicity of the highly lethal death cap mushroom. By employing CRISPR technology, they discovered that an FDA-approved chemical can effectively neutralize the...
Vicky Barlow was looking around the pools of Falmouth when she found the rainbow sea slug.Vicky Barlow made a remarkable discovery when she came across the rainbow sea slug during her exploration of the pools in Falmouth. This sighting was quite uncommon as these slugs are usually found in warmer waters. Only three prior...
The image shows a young scalloped hammerhead shark (Sphyrna lewini) in the vicinity of the ocean surface near Hawaii, with its mouth and gills visibly open. Credit: Biosphoto/AlamyScalloped hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna lewini) have developed a distinctive adaptation to conserve body heat while hunting in frigid depths. In order to enhance their hunting capabilities, they...
Polyrhachis femorata collectively playing dead, a first for scientists S. 'Topa' PetitScientists in Australia have made a groundbreaking discovery involving a defense mechanism seen in the animal kingdom: Playing Dead. However, this particular instance is unlike anything previously documented. Entire ant colonies were observed engaging in a collective behavior of feigning death, marking a remarkable...
A light micrograph of a section through the thorax of a mouse embryo, which shows left–right asymmetry. RIKEN researchers have discovered how cilia detect fluid flow, which eventually leads to this asymmetry. Credit: Dr. Keith Wheeler/Science Photo LibraryThe process through which small hairs in embryos perceive fluid movement has been identified by biologists from...
Water, a vital substance for human life/ Credit: pexels.comA study published in the International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Management and Informatics has shown the potential of machine learning to forecast the water quality index, which could have significant implications for water management in both drinking water and agricultural applications.Water pollution, a concern of recent...
Credit: https://www.joelsartore.com/wp-content/uploads/stock/ANI014/ANI014-00062.jpgA group of biologists from the University of Glasgow, working with colleagues from different Institutes in the nation of Peru, found that eliminating bat colonies after an outbreak of cattle rabies is not an efficient way to stop the spread of the disease.In their research, published in the journal Science Advances, the team...
Great white shark Credit: https://www.pexels.com/pt-brGreat white sharks have few predators capable of dominating them. Yet their lives are not easy as they have to deal with others of the same species.Even having terrible wounds in a short time, white sharks can heal and this characteristic we also find in other species of sharks.In...
