Credit: PixaobayIf you've had the opportunity to interact with Australia's renowned magpies, you're aware of their remarkable intelligence. With their distinctive black and white feathers, melodious calls, and intricate social interactions, magpies exhibit a level of avian cleverness that captivates both bird enthusiasts and researchers.However, what factors contribute to the success of these intelligent...
Credit: Joshi et al., Cell Reports, 2022A new study by researchers in Spain reveals that human "look-alikes" who have comparable face features also tend to share many genetic resemblances, as well as also share certain lifestyle attributes.The research, released in the journal Cell Reports, gives some insight into the molecular genetic mechanisms that add...
A genome study carried out by Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center scientists to search for variants in a gene thought about an essential building block for microscopic structures that manufacture proteins took a shocking twist.Human ribosomal RNA (rRNA) genes are essential for constructing ribosomes or mechanisms that translate proteins. The study findings, to be...
