progscrape: biology

Engineered living materials harness the activity of microorganisms to imbue synthetic matter with previously unknown functionalities

58 days ago science.org biology

Prions alter mutation rate in yeast and promote the development of drug resistance which is blocked by inhibition of Hsp104, a key prion regulator

55 days ago urldefense.com biology

When they’re being eaten, bean plants release chemicals that draw in parasitic wasps

2 months ago arstechnica.com biology release

Spontaneous problem-solving in bumble bees | Scientists found bees could solve an insect version of the classic “box-and-banana” problem

2 months ago arstechnica.com biology

People with no training were able to reliably detect animal vocalisations in natural soundscapes, with detections increasing in equatorial habitats, around sunrise and sunset, and during wetter periods—patterns that mirror global biodiversity and animal activity cycles.

42 days ago pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov biology

This tiny Australian spider uses a high‑powered web catapult to trap and eat aggressive ants: « There’s more than one way a spider can spin its web

39 days ago theconversation.com australia biology web

Donate to Help Kapuki & Hazina Lead the Charge Against Extinction, organized by Lincoln Park Zoo

48 days ago gofund.me biology

Research shows plants such as canola, tomatoes and rice reduce iron uptake when stressed by drought: « Study could also have implications for global food security and human nutrition

2 months ago ucalgary.ca biology

Short-term responsiveness of DNA methylation–based aging biomarkers to a multimodal intervention comprising exercise and dietary guidance involving daily consumption of yogurt containing Bifidobacterium longum BB536: an exploratory randomized controlled trial

39 days ago doi.org biology trial

Biohub releases a world model of protein biology

2 months ago biohub.org biology release