Researchers have make clear the reproductive function of 'darkish matter' DNA - non-coding DNA sequences that beforehand appeared to don't have any perform. Their findings have revealed particular non-coding genomic area is important for the correct improvement of the female and male reproductive organs in rice.

Meiosis is important to sexual copy. For nearly 15 years, it has been generally held that retinoic acid, a molecule derived from vitamin A, triggers meiosis in mammalian germ cells. But new analysis demonstrates that meiosis in mice begins and proceeds usually even within the absence of retinoic acid. These ...

Flowering strips -- crops used to reinforce bee foraging habitats -- might help enhance bee copy however may additionally enhance pathogen an infection charges.

Russian state company Rostec says the manufacturing of Russian weapons within the US and not using a related license is illegitimate. The agency holds the bulk stake in Kalashnikov Concern, the maker of the long-lasting AK-47 ...

Bare mole-rats reside in colonies of two breeders and round 300 non-breeding employees. Though the breeding pair carries the metabolic value of replica and, within the queen's case, lactation, they reside longer than non-breeders and stay fertile all through their lives. Researchers investigated the genetic mechanisms beneath this obvious paradox. ...