Interactions of membrane-protein complexes
Researchers ansalyze membrane proteins and find unexpected associations in membrane biology.
Biology
Oceanic nitrogen levels regulated by plankton diversity
Models show that plankton diversity and ocean circulation are important to the balance of nitrogen in the ocean.
"Virgin" births in snakes
Asexual reproduction found to be widespread in squamate reptiles (snakes, lizards).
Effects of vegetaton on precipitation
Higher rates of precipitation are observed when the air has previously passed over a vegetated area. Deforestation may thus lead to decreased rainfall in the tropics.
Environmental changes leading to biodiversity loss
Deforestation and environmental changes outside protected areas show an impact on biodiversity and ecosystem function within protected regions.
Coordinated movement helps avoid predation
Movement of animal groups varies between species, but has always been assumed to reduce predation risk. Here, virtual prey that swim in a coordinated, collective manner are less likely to be attacked by a predatory fish.
Antibiotics in early life alter the gut microbiome
Administration of antibiotics is shown to alter the gut microbiome in mice. Significant changes in taxonomy and metabolic gene expression were observed.
Evidence for Stabilizing Selection
Research shows that genital morphology can diverge among genetically isolated populations, but not necessarily as rapidly as expected.
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