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WebIris Kulbatski, PhD | Apr 19, 2024 | 5 min read. Calculating the polygenic risk scores of ancient humans such as Ötzi the iceman helps researchers understand the genetic predisposition to cardiovascular disease.
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WebAs the world around us seems increasingly volatile, protecting and respecting the integrity of research and evidence becomes more important than ever. Page 1 of 7. Astronaut Kathleen Rubins and her samples do not settle when it comes to space biology. View This Issue. The Scientist's articles under the category: Editorial.
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WebDozens of Genes Tied to Caribou’s Seasonal Migration. Researchers tracked the movements of endangered caribou and sequenced a portion of their genomes to determine which genes may influence migratory behavior. The latest news and opinions in ecology from The Scientist, the life science researcher's most trusted source of information.
Are We in the Midst of a Sixth Mass Extinction?
WebJul 18, 2022 · The K-Pg extinction is the most recent of five events in Earth’s history that scientists consider mass extinctions, defined by paleontologists as events where more than 75 percent of species vanish within a geologically short period of time, typically less than two million years. The four previous mass extinctions were also thought to have involved …
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WebMethylation’s Role in Eusocial Insect Behavior Questioned. Catherine Offord | Jan 21, 2016 | 2 min read. Researchers re-examine the evidence for DNA methylation as the cause of behavioral differences among social insects. Page 1 of 2. The latest news and opinions in statistics from The Scientist, the life science researcher's most trusted ...
How Muscles Age, and How Exercise Can Slow It - The Scientist
WebSep 1, 2018 · Researchers untangle the multifarious nature of muscle aging. So far, the only reliable treatment is exercise. To you readers over age 30, we’ve got some bad news for you. Chances are good you’ve already begun losing muscle. And it only gets worse. Up to a quarter of adults over the age of 60 and half of those over 80 have thinner arms and ...
Words for Nerds - Science Wordle Game | The Scientist Magazine®
WebWelcome to Words for Nerds, our popular and addictive daily science word game. Think of it as science Wordle—a guessing jumble for every nerd, especially the busy life scientist looking to get a little break from the rigors of research. You have six chances to guess either a five-letter or six-letter (see “Hard Mode” under the settings ...
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Infographic: A Look at the Big Five Mass Extinctions
WebJul 18, 2022 · Most scientists agree that five events in Earth’s history qualify as “mass extinctions”—defined as events where more than three-quarters of estimated species are wiped out. These ordeals were caused by natural phenomena, typically involving climatic changes, although the exact processes involved and the chain of events are often debated.
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