How mosquitoes sniff out their prey
Mosquitoes’ brains uniquely respond to a special blend of compounds found in human body odor, allowing them to track us by smell.
Category: Zoology
Can genetics tell us if dog behavior really varies by breed?
Dogs have been in our lives for at least 10,000 years. At first, dogs did not look like today’s common breeds — these appeared only…
Fish behavior is affected by microplastics in water
Microplastics and nanoplastics affect gut bacteria and neurotransmitter levels in discus fish, potentially explaining changes in fish…
Can dead fish still pass on their genes to a new generation?
Food producers and aquarium enthusiasts alike are interested in preserving rare breeds of fish. Fish such as platinum arowana and large…
Can traps be an alternative to pesticides in aquatic farms?
Using traps to lure parasites away may be a good alternative to pesticides for aquatic farms. But what attracts them?
Mosquitos are more common in poorly kept-up neighborhoods
The team concluded, based on their data, that socioeconomic status is related to Aedes aegypti abundance within Puerto Rico’s urban…
Searching for the first light of fireflies
Fireflies are bioluminescent, which means they glow. But were they always that way? Why do they glow? Scientists used genetics tools to find…
Stem cells may be the key to saving white rhinos from extinction
Could stem cells help us grow new rhinos? See how scientists at San Diego Zoo Global and Scripps Research are making new strides in…
Hawaiian caves invaded by rats
Rattus rattus, commonly known as the black rat or house rat has been recognized as “one of the most invasive species worldwide”. These…
What the velociraptor’s brain tells us about its diet
The brain of one of popular culture’s most infamous dinosaurs helps to clarify its diet and hearing range.