Hot spring rocks could help find life on Mars
NASA researchers found that the shape of rocks near hot springs influences the preservation of chemical fossils that could be detectable on…
Category: Biology
Body fat can predict mortality risk in young adults
Researchers showed that body fat percentage can predict long-term mortality in young adults better than body mass index or waist size.
How quickly can forests recover from wildfires?
Scientists modeled forest productivity before and after wildfires. They found that plant regrowth depended on the type of biome and how much…
A new treasure trove of Cambrian fossils
Paleontologists discovered a new set of fossils from the ancient ancestors of animals in rocks from China.
Foods for healthy aging
Researchers showed that health-care professionals who ate more vegetables, fruits, whole grains, fish, and poultry were more likely to live…
Methane-munching microbes modify the seafloor
Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.
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.