Credit: PixabayHave you ever found yourself caught in a flurry of water droplets as a wet dog shook to dry off? Well, it’s not a choice. Scientists have discovered the mechanism that drives dogs—and many other furry mammals—to shake off water with intense vigor. This behavior is involuntary and has fascinating genetic roots.Discovering the...
A study has found that the discharge from an electric eel can transfer environmental DNA to nearby animalsDepositphotosA recent investigation indicates that the electrical discharge from an electric eel is potent enough to facilitate the transfer of genetic material from the surroundings into the cells of neighboring animals.In laboratory conditions, electroporation refers to applying...
Credit: Unsplash.Research team leader Joanne Cole, Ph.D., an assistant professor in the Department of Biomedical Informatics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, stated that they have identified genes associated with sensory pathways, including taste, smell, and texture, which may also impact the brain's reward response.However, these genes could potentially be utilized...
