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#evolution

The Objective Science of Beauty

Beauty is grounded in objective patterns in nature influenced by evolution and mathematics.

Why We All Start as Fish

Human embryonic development reveals evolutionary traits like gill slits and tails that connect us to our ancestors.

The presence of these features highlights our biological history and connection to nature.

Which Came First, Color Vision or Colorful Things?

Animals had color vision 500 million years ago, long before vibrant colors evolved.

Bacteria implanted into fungi offer clues to the origins of complex life

Scientists have recreated a crucial endosymbiotic system that may explain the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

AI simulates 500 million years of evolution to discover artificial fluorescent protein

AI can help uncover alternative evolutionary pathways that nature did not explore, potentially leading to new scientific advancements.

The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review the great biologist's swansong

The article discusses Richard Dawkins' upcoming book on evolution, emphasizing a gene-centric view and its role in understanding life's complexity.

The Objective Science of Beauty

Beauty is grounded in objective patterns in nature influenced by evolution and mathematics.

Why We All Start as Fish

Human embryonic development reveals evolutionary traits like gill slits and tails that connect us to our ancestors.

The presence of these features highlights our biological history and connection to nature.

Which Came First, Color Vision or Colorful Things?

Animals had color vision 500 million years ago, long before vibrant colors evolved.

Bacteria implanted into fungi offer clues to the origins of complex life

Scientists have recreated a crucial endosymbiotic system that may explain the origins of mitochondria and chloroplasts.

AI simulates 500 million years of evolution to discover artificial fluorescent protein

AI can help uncover alternative evolutionary pathways that nature did not explore, potentially leading to new scientific advancements.

The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review the great biologist's swansong

The article discusses Richard Dawkins' upcoming book on evolution, emphasizing a gene-centric view and its role in understanding life's complexity.

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#research

Daily briefing: Pregnancy's true toll on the body

New antibiotic lariocidin found in a lab technician's garden shows potential against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

These are the most-cited research papers of all time

The most cited paper details a protein assay and has over 350,000 citations.

Biological techniques dominate citation lists but AI papers are rising.

Citation thresholds have significantly increased for the top listing.

Different databases provide varying citation counts but similar paper rankings.

Ukraine's great scientific project advances in the only city that is safe from bombs

Ukrainian scientists strive to continue research and education during wartime to ensure the country's scientific progress post-conflict.

Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes. Are there lessons for diabetes?

Fruit bats' ability to manage high sugar levels may provide clues for diabetes treatments in humans.

A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Ramakrishnan explores the biological processes of aging and death, questioning the definition of death itself.

Nanotech Scientists Build on an Insect's Odd Soccer Ball-Like Excretions to Design Ingenious Camouflage

Brochosomes, discovered in leafhoppers, showcase remarkable nanoscale structures that inspire both biological curiosity and technological innovation.

Daily briefing: Pregnancy's true toll on the body

New antibiotic lariocidin found in a lab technician's garden shows potential against multidrug-resistant bacteria.

These are the most-cited research papers of all time

The most cited paper details a protein assay and has over 350,000 citations.

Biological techniques dominate citation lists but AI papers are rising.

Citation thresholds have significantly increased for the top listing.

Different databases provide varying citation counts but similar paper rankings.

Ukraine's great scientific project advances in the only city that is safe from bombs

Ukrainian scientists strive to continue research and education during wartime to ensure the country's scientific progress post-conflict.

Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes. Are there lessons for diabetes?

Fruit bats' ability to manage high sugar levels may provide clues for diabetes treatments in humans.

A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Ramakrishnan explores the biological processes of aging and death, questioning the definition of death itself.

Nanotech Scientists Build on an Insect's Odd Soccer Ball-Like Excretions to Design Ingenious Camouflage

Brochosomes, discovered in leafhoppers, showcase remarkable nanoscale structures that inspire both biological curiosity and technological innovation.

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Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Science continues to uncover fascinating insights into extreme environments and unusual biological behaviors through ongoing research.

Fungus infected 'zombie spiders' have invaded London

Zombie spiders infected by a parasitic fungus have been found in south London, controlling their movements after causing their death.

#ai

AI may help us cure countless diseases and usher in a new golden age of medicine

AlphaFold revolutionizes protein structure prediction and drug discovery by using AI to predict 3D structures based on amino acid sequences.

2 investment areas in AI that people will be 'very bullish' on in the future, according to a VC

Josh Wolfe is optimistic about AI investments in biology and robotics as they are crucial for future development.

Bioptimus raises $41M to develop a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

Bioptimus, a French AI startup, has secured $41 million to create an AI model tailored for biological applications.

AI may help us cure countless diseases and usher in a new golden age of medicine

AlphaFold revolutionizes protein structure prediction and drug discovery by using AI to predict 3D structures based on amino acid sequences.

2 investment areas in AI that people will be 'very bullish' on in the future, according to a VC

Josh Wolfe is optimistic about AI investments in biology and robotics as they are crucial for future development.

Bioptimus raises $41M to develop a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

Bioptimus, a French AI startup, has secured $41 million to create an AI model tailored for biological applications.

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#memory

What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

Memory is not merely about volume; it's about the relevance and selectivity of information retained.

A frog: their eyes can detect a single photon of light | Helen Sullivan

Frogs have remarkable light sensitivity, capable of detecting single photons.

What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

Memory is not merely about volume; it's about the relevance and selectivity of information retained.

A frog: their eyes can detect a single photon of light | Helen Sullivan

Frogs have remarkable light sensitivity, capable of detecting single photons.

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#transgender-rights

Trans researchers under attack: LGBTQ+ biologists face hostile work environment

Nearly 40% of transgender or gender-nonconforming biologists experience hostile work environments, according to a recent survey.

Sarah McBride points out a fatal flaw in Trump's anti-trans executive order

The executive order on gender recognition by President Trump faces biological flaws, as highlighted by Representative Sarah McBride.

Trans researchers under attack: LGBTQ+ biologists face hostile work environment

Nearly 40% of transgender or gender-nonconforming biologists experience hostile work environments, according to a recent survey.

Sarah McBride points out a fatal flaw in Trump's anti-trans executive order

The executive order on gender recognition by President Trump faces biological flaws, as highlighted by Representative Sarah McBride.

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#longevity

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Aging is not a linear process but occurs in bursts, often resulting in sudden changes in health and wellbeing.

Why Women Live Longer and What it Means for You

Women live longer than men globally, influenced by complex biological and environmental factors.

Toren Finkel, gerontologist: We may have hit a biological wall in the fight to prolong life, but walls come down'

Aging can be regulated and potentially treated, contrary to the belief that it is random and inevitable.

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Aging is not a linear process but occurs in bursts, often resulting in sudden changes in health and wellbeing.

Why Women Live Longer and What it Means for You

Women live longer than men globally, influenced by complex biological and environmental factors.

Toren Finkel, gerontologist: We may have hit a biological wall in the fight to prolong life, but walls come down'

Aging can be regulated and potentially treated, contrary to the belief that it is random and inevitable.

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Biological Cells and Chinese Ceramic Traditions Coalesce in Shiyuan Xu's Porcelain Sculptures

Xu's porcelain sculptures are inspired by biological forms, reflecting her cultural experiences and exploring themes of movement and identity.

Politics, Not Biology, Is Driving Legal Efforts to Classify Sex

Biological sex is complex and cannot be reduced to simple male-female classifications in legal contexts.

Luke O'Neill: The battle for rare earth minerals - Elements of greed at play in Donald Trump's Ukraine endeavour

Minerals are essential for biochemical functions, affecting both health and energy processes.

Trump's interest in Ukraine's minerals ties to energy strategy and broader geopolitical interests.

If You Get 11/14 On This Anthropology Quiz, Your Brain Deserves A Doctorate

Understanding the difference between monkeys and apes hinges on one simple detail: the presence of a tail.

#gender-identity

Is Sex Definitely (Not) Binary? It's Complicated

Sex is scientifically more complex than the binary categories of male and female suggest.

Opinion | I'm a Transgender Woman. This Is Not the Metamorphosis I Was Expecting.

The Trump administration's gender recognition policy appears aimed at marginalizing transgender individuals rather than genuinely recognizing scientific truths.

Even 'the science' agrees there are more than two genders DW 02/10/2025

Gender identity is a spectrum, contrary to traditional binary views.

Is Sex Definitely (Not) Binary? It's Complicated

Sex is scientifically more complex than the binary categories of male and female suggest.

Opinion | I'm a Transgender Woman. This Is Not the Metamorphosis I Was Expecting.

The Trump administration's gender recognition policy appears aimed at marginalizing transgender individuals rather than genuinely recognizing scientific truths.

Even 'the science' agrees there are more than two genders DW 02/10/2025

Gender identity is a spectrum, contrary to traditional binary views.

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Mystery of 'virgin' shark: Baby is born in an all-female tank

A swell shark named Yoko was born through parthenogenesis in an all-female tank at a Louisiana aquarium.

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hummingbird

Flower mites can sense electric fields generated by hummingbirds, enabling them to travel between flowers more efficiently.

#history

Lewis Dartnell, biologist: One of the problems with the modern world is a loss of scarcity in many things'

Human disease significantly impacted the outcomes of historical events, shaping the trajectories of civilizations and empires.

What links Enter the Dragon and Brainstorm? The Saturday quiz

Monet's gardener was responsible for dusting his water lilies, showcasing the dedication to art and nature.

Lewis Dartnell, biologist: One of the problems with the modern world is a loss of scarcity in many things'

Human disease significantly impacted the outcomes of historical events, shaping the trajectories of civilizations and empires.

What links Enter the Dragon and Brainstorm? The Saturday quiz

Monet's gardener was responsible for dusting his water lilies, showcasing the dedication to art and nature.

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#biodiversity

Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024

Many species remain undiscovered on Earth, emphasizing a continuous effort to catalog biodiversity.

The clouded tiger-cat was identified as a new species through collaborative research and genetic analysis.

Basecamp Research taps $60M to build a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

Basecamp Research aims to create an AI for biology that provides insights beyond human capability by addressing current data gaps in biodiversity.

Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024

Many species remain undiscovered on Earth, emphasizing a continuous effort to catalog biodiversity.

The clouded tiger-cat was identified as a new species through collaborative research and genetic analysis.

Basecamp Research taps $60M to build a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

Basecamp Research aims to create an AI for biology that provides insights beyond human capability by addressing current data gaps in biodiversity.

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Reject This Kind Of Sexually Request.

Men's libido is biologically driven and often uncontrollable, influencing their behavior and perceptions towards women.

These spiders listen for prey before hurling webs like slingshots

Ray spiders actively use sound vibrations to trigger web release, showcasing a unique hunting strategy beyond traditional passive web waiting.

#innovation

Pure nanodiamonds with quantum technology set to predict disease with unprecedented accuracy

Quantum sensors show promise in precision and preventive medicine.

Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before

Cocioba ingeniously turned financial hardships into opportunities, utilizing low-cost lab practices and 3D printing to pursue his passion for flower design.

Pure nanodiamonds with quantum technology set to predict disease with unprecedented accuracy

Quantum sensors show promise in precision and preventive medicine.

Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before

Cocioba ingeniously turned financial hardships into opportunities, utilizing low-cost lab practices and 3D printing to pursue his passion for flower design.

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#health

Scientists discover potential secret to reversing aging

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome may help predict aging and could lead to new treatments for age-related conditions.

Obesity has memory and retains it in cells

Obesity has a biological memory that complicates weight loss maintenance even after interventions.

The circadian 'secret' to a healthy body, sharp mind, and better mood

Modern life disrupts natural circadian rhythms, but understanding and aligning with these rhythms through scientific insights can enhance health and well-being.

Scientists discover potential secret to reversing aging

Ancient viral DNA in the human genome may help predict aging and could lead to new treatments for age-related conditions.

Obesity has memory and retains it in cells

Obesity has a biological memory that complicates weight loss maintenance even after interventions.

The circadian 'secret' to a healthy body, sharp mind, and better mood

Modern life disrupts natural circadian rhythms, but understanding and aligning with these rhythms through scientific insights can enhance health and well-being.

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This High School Science Concept May Be The Key To Massively Advanced Pathogen Detection

Electrophoresis uses electric fields to separate charged particles, vital for modern biological analysis and research.

#human-cell-atlas

More than 3,600 scientists are building a manual of all human cells: A Google Maps of biology'

The Human Cell Atlas project is advancing toward creating a comprehensive digital map of human cells for improved medical diagnostics and treatments.

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

The Human Cell Atlas project is revolutionizing our knowledge of human biology by identifying thousands of cell types and their role in disease.

More than 3,600 scientists are building a manual of all human cells: A Google Maps of biology'

The Human Cell Atlas project is advancing toward creating a comprehensive digital map of human cells for improved medical diagnostics and treatments.

Atlas of cells transforms understanding of human body

The Human Cell Atlas project is revolutionizing our knowledge of human biology by identifying thousands of cell types and their role in disease.

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This fungus is so humongous that it can be mapped

The Humongous Fungus is possibly the largest living organism on Earth, estimated to be between 2,400 and 8,600 years old.

Attraction at First Sight

Attraction is a complex mix of physical and psychological elements, influenced by biology, culture, and personal perceptions.

#animal-behavior

These Animals are Physics Whizzes

The laws of physics apply to all living organisms, including cats, despite their unique abilities.

You May Not Be Able to Outrun a Vampire Bat

Vampire bats can run effectively on land to stealthily stalk and feed on their prey, relying on energy from protein.

These Animals are Physics Whizzes

The laws of physics apply to all living organisms, including cats, despite their unique abilities.

You May Not Be Able to Outrun a Vampire Bat

Vampire bats can run effectively on land to stealthily stalk and feed on their prey, relying on energy from protein.

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The Secret To Slowing Aging Might Be Hiding In Plain Sight

Faster growth in mammals is linked to shorter lifespans due to energy allocation trade-offs between growth and maintenance.

Paxton Gate unveils new mural by renowned Austrian artist

Collaboration led to a mural that fuses biology, art, and metaphysics, enhancing Paxton Gate's unique identity in the Mission District.

Boss level: how developing a video game during my PhD honed my leadership and time-management skills

Educational games can effectively combine entertainment and academic knowledge, exemplified by DEGRADATOR's approach to protein metabolism.

A new theory suggests mistakes are an essential part of being alive | Aeon Essays

Mistake-making is a fundamental aspect of all living organisms, contrasting with the unwavering laws of physics governing non-living matter.

Donald Trump Wants to Make Eugenics Great Again. Let's Not

The revival of eugenics ideas is reflected in contemporary xenophobic rhetoric, illustrating a misunderstanding of human biology and history.

I had breakfast with San Francisco's most famous reptile

The Fogcutter column captures the essence of life in San Francisco through notable weekly events and moments.

Comb jellies can fuse to heal injuries

Ctenophores can fuse, synchronizing their nerve and muscle systems, but retain independent digestive functions.

A jellyfish with a superpower it can fuse with another and become one

Jokura's discovery of a fused comb jelly showcases potential insights into early nervous system evolution and organism behavior.

The 2024 Nobel Prize goes to these U.S. scientists for a groundbreaking discovery in genetics

Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun were awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for their pivotal discovery of microRNA and its role in gene regulation.

Scientists discover a 'third state' beyond life and death

Cells from dead organisms can gain new capabilities, creating a 'third state' of existence that challenges traditional notions of life and death.

Researchers Study Life After Death - And It Gets Weirder

The emergence of new multicellular life forms from dead organisms challenges traditional views of life and death.

#neuroscience

Causal evidence of a line attractor encoding an affective state - Nature

The article discusses collaborative research innovations in biology and neuroscience from a team at Caltech and Stanford.

Key contributors include Amit Vinograd and Aditya Nair, highlighting equal collaborations in scientific research.

This 'Previously Unheard of' Cell Could Explain Why Some Mice Are Amazing Parents

Understanding monogamy in mammals has crucial biological basis, new research identifies unique parenting cell in monogamous mice.

Causal evidence of a line attractor encoding an affective state - Nature

The article discusses collaborative research innovations in biology and neuroscience from a team at Caltech and Stanford.

Key contributors include Amit Vinograd and Aditya Nair, highlighting equal collaborations in scientific research.

This 'Previously Unheard of' Cell Could Explain Why Some Mice Are Amazing Parents

Understanding monogamy in mammals has crucial biological basis, new research identifies unique parenting cell in monogamous mice.

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Securing the Internet of Bio-Nano Things (IoBNT) | HackerNoon

IoBNT combines biology, nanotechnology, and IoT for transformative applications in healthcare and environment with a focus on security and creative defense strategies.

Blocking an inflammatory protein slows the pace of ageing

The article discusses diverse research references related to biology, aging, and nutrition.

Most birds avoid hurricanes. This species chases them, scientists say.

Desertas petrels exhibit unique behavior during hurricanes by flying towards storms as an advantage to catch prey, contrary to typical bird response.

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#biology#biology

The Objective Science of Beauty

Why We All Start as Fish

Which Came First, Color Vision or Colorful Things?

Bacteria implanted into fungi offer clues to the origins of complex life

AI simulates 500 million years of evolution to discover artificial fluorescent protein

The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review the great biologist's swansong

The Objective Science of Beauty

Why We All Start as Fish

Which Came First, Color Vision or Colorful Things?

Bacteria implanted into fungi offer clues to the origins of complex life

AI simulates 500 million years of evolution to discover artificial fluorescent protein

The Genetic Book of the Dead by Richard Dawkins review the great biologist's swansong

Daily briefing: Pregnancy's true toll on the body

These are the most-cited research papers of all time

Ukraine's great scientific project advances in the only city that is safe from bombs

Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes. Are there lessons for diabetes?

A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Nanotech Scientists Build on an Insect's Odd Soccer Ball-Like Excretions to Design Ingenious Camouflage

Daily briefing: Pregnancy's true toll on the body

These are the most-cited research papers of all time

Ukraine's great scientific project advances in the only city that is safe from bombs

Some bats eat a ton of sugar and have no health woes. Are there lessons for diabetes?

A microbiologist explains why we age and die

Nanotech Scientists Build on an Insect's Odd Soccer Ball-Like Excretions to Design Ingenious Camouflage

Research roundup: 2,400-year-old clay puppets; this is your brain on Klingon

Fungus infected 'zombie spiders' have invaded London

AI may help us cure countless diseases and usher in a new golden age of medicine

2 investment areas in AI that people will be 'very bullish' on in the future, according to a VC

Bioptimus raises $41M to develop a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

AI may help us cure countless diseases and usher in a new golden age of medicine

2 investment areas in AI that people will be 'very bullish' on in the future, according to a VC

Bioptimus raises $41M to develop a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

A frog: their eyes can detect a single photon of light | Helen Sullivan

What food comas in sea slugs teach us about memory

A frog: their eyes can detect a single photon of light | Helen Sullivan

Trans researchers under attack: LGBTQ+ biologists face hostile work environment

Sarah McBride points out a fatal flaw in Trump's anti-trans executive order

Trans researchers under attack: LGBTQ+ biologists face hostile work environment

Sarah McBride points out a fatal flaw in Trump's anti-trans executive order

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Why Women Live Longer and What it Means for You

Toren Finkel, gerontologist: We may have hit a biological wall in the fight to prolong life, but walls come down'

Do We Age Steadily, or in Bursts? What Scientists Know So Far.

Why Women Live Longer and What it Means for You

Toren Finkel, gerontologist: We may have hit a biological wall in the fight to prolong life, but walls come down'

Biological Cells and Chinese Ceramic Traditions Coalesce in Shiyuan Xu's Porcelain Sculptures

Politics, Not Biology, Is Driving Legal Efforts to Classify Sex

Luke O'Neill: The battle for rare earth minerals - Elements of greed at play in Donald Trump's Ukraine endeavour

If You Get 11/14 On This Anthropology Quiz, Your Brain Deserves A Doctorate

Is Sex Definitely (Not) Binary? It's Complicated

Opinion | I'm a Transgender Woman. This Is Not the Metamorphosis I Was Expecting.

Even 'the science' agrees there are more than two genders DW 02/10/2025

Is Sex Definitely (Not) Binary? It's Complicated

Opinion | I'm a Transgender Woman. This Is Not the Metamorphosis I Was Expecting.

Even 'the science' agrees there are more than two genders DW 02/10/2025

Mystery of 'virgin' shark: Baby is born in an all-female tank

The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Hummingbird

Lewis Dartnell, biologist: One of the problems with the modern world is a loss of scarcity in many things'

What links Enter the Dragon and Brainstorm? The Saturday quiz

Lewis Dartnell, biologist: One of the problems with the modern world is a loss of scarcity in many things'

What links Enter the Dragon and Brainstorm? The Saturday quiz

Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024

Basecamp Research taps $60M to build a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

Tiger-cats, sea squirts and beetles, oh my! Meet some species identified in 2024

Basecamp Research taps $60M to build a 'GPT for biology' | TechCrunch

Reject This Kind Of Sexually Request.

These spiders listen for prey before hurling webs like slingshots

Pure nanodiamonds with quantum technology set to predict disease with unprecedented accuracy

Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before

Pure nanodiamonds with quantum technology set to predict disease with unprecedented accuracy

Meet the Plant Hacker Creating Flowers Never Seen (or Smelled) Before

Scientists discover potential secret to reversing aging

Obesity has memory and retains it in cells

The circadian 'secret' to a healthy body, sharp mind, and better mood

Scientists discover potential secret to reversing aging

Obesity has memory and retains it in cells

The circadian 'secret' to a healthy body, sharp mind, and better mood

This High School Science Concept May Be The Key To Massively Advanced Pathogen Detection

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