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Biology News: Elephant seal tracking reveals hidden lives of deep-diving animals

Wed, 16 May 2012 03:27:14 +0100

Researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, who pioneered the use of satellite tags to monitor the migrations of elephant seals have compiled one of the largest datasets available for any marine mammal species, revealing their movements and diving behavior at sea in unprecedented detail.

Biology News: Color of robins' eggs determines parental care

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:50 +0100

A male robin will be more diligent in caring for its young if the eggs its mate lays are a brighter shade of blue.

Biology News: A microRNA prognostic marker identified in acute leukemia

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:37:47 +0100

A study has identified microRNA-3151 as a new independent prognostic marker in certain patients with acute leukemia. The study involves patients with acute myeloid leukemia and normal-looking chromosomes (CN-AML).

Biology News: Researchers use light to switch on gene expression

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:41:20 +0100

Imagine being able to control genetic expression by flipping a light switch. Researchers at North Carolina State University are using light-activated molecules to turn gene expression on and off. Their method enables greater precision when studying gene function, and could lead to targeted therapies for diseases like cancer.

Biology News: New 'Map of Life' project aims to show distribution of all animals, plants on planet

Thu, 10 May 2012 22:41:15 +0100

A research team involving Yale University and the University of Colorado Boulder has developed a first public demonstration version of its "Map of Life," an ambitious Web-based endeavor designed to show the distribution of all living plants and animals on the planet.

Biology News: UCLA scientists unlock mystery of how 'handedness' arises

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:57:09 +0100

Biology News: Scientists discover new inflammatory target

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:57:07 +0100

Scientists from Queen Mary, University of London have found a new therapeutic target to combat inflammation.

Biology News: Antarctic octopus sheds light on ice-sheet collapse

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:57:01 +0100

Scientists at the University of Liverpool have found that genetic information on the Antarctic octopus supports studies indicating that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet could have collapsed during its history, possibly as recently as 200,000 years ago.

Biology News: One-quarter of grouper species being fished to extinction

Wed, 09 May 2012 21:56:59 +0100

Biology News: The Auburn Tiger trapdoor spider -- a new species discovered from a college town backyard

Tue, 08 May 2012 23:29:23 +0100

Researchers at Auburn University have reported the discovery a new trapdoor spider species from a well-developed housing subdivision in the heart of the city of Auburn, Alabama. Myrmekiaphila tigris, affectionately referred to as the Auburn Tiger Trapdoor spider, is named in honor of Auburn University's costumed Tiger mascot, Aubie.