How to Predict the Biodiversity of Rivers
Researchers have developed a novel approach to predict biodiversity patterns in river ecosystems using DNA sequencing
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Predators Help Prey Adapt to an Uncertain Future, Study Finds
Researchers found that losing its natural enemies could make it more difficult for the leaf galling fly to adapt to future environments
Ancient Hornwort Genomes Could Lead to Crop Improvement
Researchers have now sequenced three hornwort genomes, providing insights into the genetics underlying the unique biology of the group, an extant representative of the earliest land plants
Machine Keeps Human Livers Alive for One Week outside of the Body
This breakthrough may increase the number of available organs for transplantation, saving many lives of patients with severe liver diseases or cancer
Milk from Teeth: Dental Stem Cells Can Generate Milk-Producing Cells
Dental epithelial stem cells are able to generate all epithelial cell types of the teeth; however, it was not yet clear whether these cells could also produce non-dental cell populations
Bat Influenza Viruses Could Infect Humans
Bats have been the focus of virologists for a long time already as they carry many different kinds of viruses
Biodiversity Can Also Destabilize Ecosystems
Ecologists have examined the factors that influence an ecosystem's stability in a unique and comprehensive experiment
Link Between Gut Flora and Multiple Sclerosis Discovered
Results show that gut microbiota could play a far greater role in the pathogenesis of MS than previously assumed
New Method Refines Cell Sample Analysis
Researchers have developed a novel method for analyzing cells and their components called Iterative Indirect Immunofluorescence Imaging
The Neurobiological Basis of Leadership
Leaders are more willing to take responsibility for making decisions that affect the welfare of others, according to a new study