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Synced Mice: Group Living & Sleeping
New research has revealed that social interactions play a significant role in the sleep behavior of mice. Scientists have long known that social interactions can
Sleeping Reindeer Chew
Scientists have made a fascinating discovery about the sleep patterns of arctic reindeer. These animals live in an environment where the amount of daylight changes
Bird-like Sleeping Behavior in Dinosaurs
Scientists have discovered a new species of dinosaur in Mongolia that sheds light on the sleeping habits of non-avian dinosaurs. The dinosaur, named Jaculinykus yaruui,
Unexplored Microbial Genes: Their Importance
For over two decades, scientists worldwide have contributed to uncovering the immense diversity of microorganisms that inhabit different ecosystems on our planet, from oceans and
New Inactive Form of p38 Protein
A team of scientists led by Dr. Maria Macias and Dr. Angel R. Nebreda, both ICREA researchers at the Institute for Research in Biomedicine in
Ötzi’s DNA: Origin, Skin, Hair
A new study by the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig and the Institute for Mummies and the Iceman of Eurac Research in
Electric Eels Transfer Genetic Material
Electric bonefish have been found to be capable of causing electroporation in their natural environment, according to a new study by researchers at Nagoya University
Giant Deep-Sea Isopod Discovered
In the Gulf of Mexico, a giant sea pillbug has been discovered that is much larger than the typical pillbug. According to marine biologists, only
Widespread Illegal Caviar Trade in Europe
Illegal Fishing of Endangered Sturgeon Species for Caviar Continues Despite Protections. Sturgeon, one of the most endangered species on Earth, are still being illegally caught
Deadly Traps of Carnivorous Fungi
The fungus Arthrobotrys oligospora, found in Asia, Africa, America, and Australia, typically feeds on decaying organic matter. However, when faced with a nutrient deficiency, it
