Environmental DNA Collection
Conducting a census of species using environmental DNA.
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Stalagmites & Earthquakes
Stalagmites preserve a record of ancient earthquakes.
Giraffe Genetics
A DNA analysis reveals that giraffes make up four different species instead of just one.
Zika Vaccines
Candidate vaccines for Zika virus are nearing the human clinical trial phase.
Neolithic Woodworking
The discovery of ancient wooden wells in Germany reveals that Neolithic woodworking was more …
Caffeine Genetics
A gene variant makes some people feel a buzz from very little caffeine.
Stopping Fibrosis
Understanding the mechanism behind fibrosis could lead to new ways to prevent organ failure.
Gambling Wolves & Dogs
Does their divergent evolution affect risk-taking behavior in dogs and wolves?
Dog Speech Perception
Both dogs and people use the left hemisphere of their brains the process words and the right to …
Bird Migration & Climate Change
Climate change could be leading to food shortages for migrating birds.
Pygmy Possums & Fire
Under certain circumstances, small hibernating animals can wake up to escape from forest fires.
Visualizing Addiction
Sensors that light up in presence of neurotransmitters are helping unlock the secrets of drug …