The movement patterns of microscopic algae can be mapped in greater detail than ever before, giving new insights into ocean health, thanks to new technology developed at the University of Exeter.
An exceptionally well-preserved collection of fossils discovered in eastern Yunnan Province, China, has enabled scientists to solve a centuries-old riddle in the evolution of life on earth, revealing what the first animals to make skeletons looked like.
Washington [US], October 9 (ANI): DNA methylation, a process which regulates the activity of genes, in Alzheimer's disease has recently been observed during a large study.
Washington [US], October 4 (ANI): A large study has looked at DNA methylation in Alzheimer's disease. DNA methylation is the process by which the activity of genes is regulated, acting a bit like a dimmer-switch to turn genes on or off. Increasingly, this process is thought to have a key role in the development of diseases such as dementia.
Washington [US], October 1(ANI): According to new research, the structure of family groups provides animals with an incentive to help or harm their social group as they age.
Washington [US], September 26 (ANI): New research shows that the structure of family groups gives animals an incentive to help or harm their social group as they age.
Postdam [Germany], September 9 (ANI): New study by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany reveals the risk of passing multiple climate tipping points escalates above 1.5°C global warmings.
Washington [US], August 27 (ANI): According to researchers, loneliness appears to increase the chance of future unemployment. People who claim they "frequently feel lonely" are far more likely to lose their jobs later in life.
Washington [US], July 8 (ANI): Researchers have discovered more than 1,500 genetic differences between migratory and non-migratory hoverflies in a recent study.
Washington [US], April 26 (ANI): According to the researchers at the University of Exeter, Tackling the climate crisis can only be achieved by "placing people at the heart of climate action", say researchers.