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Scientists looked at acorn worm for clues as to why vertebrates cannot regenerate their bodies

A group of researchers found that the Ptychodera flava draws on reprogramming-based mechanisms. It is a worm-like marine organism capable of regenerating its entire head or body. It helps somatic cells in higher-order animals branch out into complete body parts. It is known as...

New study reveals mystery origin of iconic Aussie snakes

University of Adelaide researchers have found the first tangible evidence. The ancestors of some of Australia's most venomous snakes arrived by sea and not by land. It is the dispersal route of most other Australian reptiles. The study has been published in Genes. Scientists analyzed...

Gut microbes help hibernating ground squirrels emerge strong and healthy in spring

Ground squirrels enter a state called torpor while hibernating. Their metabolism drops to as low as just 1% of summer levels. Their body temperature can plummet to close to freezing. Torpor reduces how much energy the animal needs to stay alive until springtime. Protein is important to...

Why king baboon spider venom is so painful?

Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute, University of Queensland's Institute for Molecular Bioscience and Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute researchers have uncovered the reason for the intense pain associated with king baboon spider venom. The study has been published in Proceedings of the National...

Study reveals why zebra mussels are so sticky

University of Toronto's Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering and Institute of Biomedical Engineering scientists have studied both zebra and quagga mussels for years. Scientists hoped that they will be able to solve a diverse range of challenges. Zebra and quagga mussels are native southern...

New study reveals DNA maturations are random

University of California and Max Planck Institute for Developmental Biology scientists have said that a simple roadside weed hold the key to understanding and predicting DNA mutation. The study was published in the journal Nature. This study can change our understanding of evolution. It can also...