Medaka fish that lacked functional Hmgn2 genes were unable to distinguish between simple shapes, revealing a new function for the regulatory gene. A medaka fish from the study. PHOTO: Saori Yokoi The medaka, also known…
Melting ice caps may not shut down ocean…
MADISON — Most simulations of our climate’s future may be overly sensitive to Arctic ice melt as a cause of abrupt changes in ocean circulation, according to new research led by scientists at the University…
Physiological Changes in Japanese Black Steers During Feeding:…
Researchers have uncovered more about the physiological changes undergone by Japanese Black cattle during their feeding. Their discovery paves the way for easier evaluation of cattle's metabolic status, hopefully leading to the production of higher…
Understanding the human-animal interplay of COVID-19 and other…
Tony Goldberg, Kathy Hanley, Teri Orr and students from New Mexico State University collecting samples from bats for virus testing at El Malpais National Monument in Grants, New Mexico. ANNE READEL By Alisyn Amant MADISON —…
Osmotic Pressure and ViscosityAnticancer Drug Efficacy and Restricting…
Researchers from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medical Engineering found the optimal osmotic pressure and viscosity ranges, significantly improving the antitumor effect. Cancer often transfers from its primary lesion to other lesions - clinically…