Genetic analyses of baboons in Kenya reveals that most of them carry traces of hybridization in their DNA. As a result of interbreeding, about a third of their genetic makeup consists of genes from another, closely-related species. Fifty years of observations turned up no obvious signs that hybrids fare any...
NOAA Still Expects Above-Normal Atlantic Hurricane Season
Preparedness is key during the peak months of hurricane season
NOAA and Saildrone Launch Seven Hurricane-Tracking Surface Drones
Part of an array of marine and air uncrewed tools NOAA is using to improve forecast models
Speeding up evolution at genome-level by alternative chromosome configuration
A research team has uncovered the profound effects of an atypical mode of chromosome arrangement on genome organization and evolution.
Sterile mice produce rat sperm
Researchers generated rat sperm cells inside sterile mice using a technique called blastocyst complementation.
A Better Way to Quantify Radiation Damage in Materials
It was just a piece of junk sitting in the back of a lab at the MIT Nuclear Reactor facility, ready to be disposed of.
Future-Proofing the Great Lakes Region Through Climate Research: Improved Regional Climate Models Will Help the Great Lakes Region Become More Informed, Ready and Resilient
Researchers are studying the way warming water temperatures will impact the Great Lakes region.
Scientists engineer probiotic to prevent infection of large intestine
Scientists have created a probiotic to restore bile salt metabolism found in the gastrointestinal tract, to counter the onset and effects of Clostridium Difficile Infection (CDI).
Vegans who lift weights may have stronger bones than other people on a plant-based diet
People on a plant-based diet who do strength training as opposed to other forms of exercise such as biking or swimming may have stronger bones than other people on a vegan diet, according to new research.
Monoclonal antibody prevents malaria in US adults: Study
One injection of a candidate monoclonal antibody (mAb) known as L9LS was found to be safe and highly protective in U.S. adults exposed to the malaria parasite, according to new results. Additional clinical trials evaluating if L9LS can prevent malaria over six to 12 months against seasonal and perennial transmission...