How is all of that DNA packaged so tightly into chromosomes and squeezed into a tiny nucleus? Histones are a family of small, positively charged proteins termed H1, H2A, H2B, H3, and H4 (Van Holde ...

Have you herd? Groups of animals often have unique, and sometimes funny, names. You’re probably familiar with the collective nouns for common backyard and barnyard animals, such as flocks of birds and ...

Episode 151For the Love of Goats When our does have trouble conceiving, our minds often tend to go toward infectious causes.

Cucumbers are refreshing and hydrating but have very little fibre, even with the skin. Enjoy cucumber as a salad with a squeeze of lemon and black salt or blend into a cucumber raita with curd and ...

February 15, 2025 • Time is of the essence for a Brazilian neuroscientist who wants to study whale and dolphin brains before the brains decompose in the heat.

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The immense variation in the amount ... size of chromosomes in the tribe. Certainly, this has been observed in other organisms with large genomes, not only in land plants such as in the closely ...

A game-changer for animal welfare? Can artificial intelligence help us understand what animals feel? A pioneering study suggests the answer is yes.

One government expense that Elon Musk and DOGE have not addressed yet is the amount of money President Donald Trump spends golfing. But, if Musk and DOGE do look at ...

Animal physiology is the scientific study of the life-supporting properties, functions and processes of animals or their parts. The discipline covers key homeostatic processes, such as the ...

Researchers say that cup of joe could be good for you too, if you stick to the right amount. Pouring a cup of coffee is part of the morning routine for most people. And while many drink it for the ...