The unraveling of the shrew, in winter: Studies decode genetic basis of seasonal organ shrinkage in mammals

Some mammals hibernate to survive in winter, but the Eurasian common shrew (Sorex araneus) employs Dehnel's phenomenon to get ...

Chromosome-level genome unlocks evolution of endangered fern Brainea insignis

Ferns, defined by large genomes, high chromosome counts, and pervasive aneuploidy as well as intraspecific polyploid complexity, diverge significantly from the classical genetic theories and ...

New research reveals how the brain turns experience into memory -- with help from a tiny protein

Amyloids are typically associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Huntington's and Parkinsons. They form tightly packed, highly stable "detrimental" protein fibers that destroy ...

Premature aging may result from immune responses triggered by faulty DNA repair

DNA is often described as the instruction manual for building the fundamental components of life. Proteins are helpers that ...
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Covid-19 entered Uganda from Kenya, Makerere scientists conclude

Ugandan researchers say the Covid-19 virus that went on to kill at least 3,620 people in their country likely originated from Kenya, before spreading throughout their country.The finding is contained ...