Methane-munching microbes modify the seafloor
Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.
Category: Biology
Scientists use modified DNA to classify breast cancer
Researchers used DNA tags to divide an aggressive form of breast cancer into 2 major subtypes. They found these subtypes respond differently…
Mistakes in DNA shape gene activity
Researchers used a new sequencing technology to explore the human genome. They found that DNA methylation is linked to gene expression…
Microbes make different greenhouse gases during wetland drainage
Researchers found that soil microbes release less methane but more carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide in draining peatlands.
How complex plants reshaped the oceans
Researchers found that when complex plants evolved, they increased ocean oxygen and massively restructured the marine ecosystem.
Does screen use in bed affect your sleep?
Researchers demonstrated that an hour of screen time in bed increased the likelihood of insomnia and poor sleep in Norwegian college…
How do cats communicate?
Researchers tracked facial expressions in domestic cats and showed they mimic each others’ faces to bond.
City waste could support urban farming
Researchers found that adding city waste products to local farms promoted a healthy soil microbiome and improved how tomatoes taste.
Global warming could impact bumblebees’ senses
Researchers showed that rising temperatures make it harder for bumblebees to detect their sugary food sources.
Parasites successfully deliver drugs to the brain
Scientists engineered a common parasite to carry therapeutic drugs across the blood-brain barrier in mice.