News: Biological Science
Researchers link penguin evolution to island formation
DNA from prehistoric penguin bones analysed by University of Adelaide scientists, have contributed to new findings about the evolution of these aquatic flightless birds.
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World's first global vegetation database
The world's first global vegetation database contains more than 1.1 million complete lists of plant species for all terrestrial ecosystems.
New technique a breakthrough in human genome reconstruction
Scientists have developed a new technique that will aid in a more accurate reconstruction of human genomes.
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Why we're watching the giant Australian cuttlefish
We're spying on hundreds, even thousands of tentacled organisms with their unusual distinctive W-shaped eye pupils, and pulsating colours.
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Plant fossils show the Snowy Mountains were once a lush rainforest
Lilly Pilly fossils found in old gold mines of the Snowy Mountains, prove the region was once a lush rainforest without snow.
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Designer molecule targets cancer growth protein
Check out the new molecule designed by University of Adelaide researchers. It shows huge potential for future cancer treatment.
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Researchers discover some fish species might actually benefit from climate change
Research on damselfish living in high CO2 conditions shows that some populations of fish species might actually benefit from climate change.
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Cross species transfer of genes has driven evolution
Scientists have shown that widespread transfer of genes between species has radically changed the genomes of today’s mammals, and been an important driver of evolution.
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Scientists find new alien-like wasp that eats victims from the inside out
Just like the terrifying creatures from the Alien movies, scientists have discovered a new species of parasitic wasp that eats victims from the inside out.
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Platypus venom inspires potential new diabetes treatments
The discovery of a key metabolic hormone found in platypus venom will now be investigated for its potential to treat type 2 diabetes.
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