Study: Dinosaur-Killing Mass Extinction Triggered Rapid Evolution of Bird Genomes

Study: Dinosaur-Killing Mass Extinction Triggered Rapid Evolution of Bird Genomes

New research led by the University of Michigan has identified important changes in birds’ genomes sparked by this end-Cretaceous mass extinction. The post Study: Dinosaur-Killing Mass Extinction Triggered Rapid Evolution of Bird Genomes appeared first on Sci.News: Breaking Science News.  New research led by the University of Michigan has identified important changes in birds’ genomes…

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Bacteria originally found in faeces help chronic wounds heal

Bacteria originally found in faeces help chronic wounds heal

The bacterium Alcaligenes faecalis was first discovered in faeces – but it turns out to have healing properties for the chronic wounds that affect people with diabetes The bacterium Alcaligenes faecalis was first discovered in faeces – but it turns out to have healing properties for the chronic wounds that affect people with diabetes  New Scientist –…

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Rising land under Antarctica could slow sea level rise

Rising land under Antarctica could slow sea level rise

Antarctica’s melting ice sheet is relieving pressure on the land beneath, allowing it to push upwards in a way that could slow sea level rise in coming centuries – but only if greenhouse gas emissions are low Antarctica’s melting ice sheet is relieving pressure on the land beneath, allowing it to push upwards in a way…

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Charles Darwin’s frogs turn mating upside down

Charles Darwin’s frogs turn mating upside down

Turning around and backing up out of pools found in tree hollows may help mating Charles Darwin’s frogs find a safe place to lay their eggs while fending off competitive males Turning around and backing up out of pools found in tree hollows may help mating Charles Darwin’s frogs find a safe place to lay their…

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BNP-Track algorithm offers a clearer picture of biomolecules in motion

BNP-Track algorithm offers a clearer picture of biomolecules in motion

It’s about to get easier to catch and analyze a high-quality image of fast-moving molecules. Assistant Professor Ioannis Sgouralis, Department of Mathematics, and colleagues have developed an algorithm that adds a new level to microscopy: super-resolution in motion. It’s about to get easier to catch and analyze a high-quality image of fast-moving molecules. Assistant Professor Ioannis…

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Peter C. Theisinger, 78, Dies; Led Mars Rover Missions for NASA

Peter C. Theisinger, 78, Dies; Led Mars Rover Missions for NASA

He directed a team of engineers that built Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity, mobile robots that offered astonishing glimpses into the planet’s ancient past. He directed a team of engineers that built Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity, mobile robots that offered astonishing glimpses into the planet’s ancient past. Theisinger, Peter C (1945-2024), Jet Propulsion Laboratory, National Aeronautics and Space…

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