How Competition Unlocks Hidden Genetic Traits in Tadpoles
Scientists discovered something surprising about how genes work in tadpoles: hidden genetic differences only show up when tadpoles face the right combination …
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Why Picky Eaters Have Fewer Detox Genes
Scientists discovered that bamboo lemurs, which eat only bamboo and grass, have fewer genes for breaking down poisons compared to other lemurs with varied …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Evolved to Help You Digest Food
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in your stomach and intestines didn't just randomly show up—they evolved alongside humans and other mammals …
Read MoreHow Lizard Pancreases Develop Before They Hatch
Scientists used special colored dyes to map out how different hormone-making cells organize themselves in lizard pancreases before the babies hatch. They …
Read MoreWhy Similar Animals Have Similar Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied the stomach bacteria of 11 different large plant-eating animals in an African wildlife park to understand how family relationships affect …
Read MoreWhy Lacking Vitamin C Might Help Fight a Dangerous Parasite
Scientists discovered something surprising: mice that can't make their own vitamin C were actually protected from a serious parasitic infection called …
Read MoreFungus Partners Help Bugs Get More Iron for Better Health
Scientists studied how a special fungus called Penicillium herquei helps weevil insects get more iron, which is important for their health. They compared fungi …
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