What shapes gut microbiomes of Alaska’s brown bears? Location, location, location
A recent study of Alaskan brown bears (Ursus arctos) finds that there is significant variation in the gut microbiome of…
Author: Iqra Aslam
Iqra Aslam is currently working as lecturer of Biochemistry. She has been awarded with “Excellent performance Award” in recognition of her services and hard work. Her main areas of research include: enzyme based biosensors and enzymatic biofuel cells development.
How women can reduce the risk of hip fracture
Increasing intake of protein and drinking regular cups of tea or coffee is a way women could reduce their…
Toads surprise scientists by climbing trees in UK woodlands
Volunteers surveying dormice and bats in trees have made the unexpected discovery of over fifty common toads in nest boxes…
A difficult year for forests, fields and meadows
It was — once again — an unusually hot year: in 2018, large parts of Europe were beset by an…
Pando in pieces: Understanding the new breach in the world’s largest living thing: It’s ancient, it’s massive, and it is faltering.
It’s ancient, it’s massive, and it is faltering. The gargantuan aspen stand dubbed ‘Pando,’ located in south-central Utah, is more…
Capturing 40 years of climate change for an endangered Montana prairie
Over 40 years of monitoring, an endangered bunchgrass prairie became hotter, drier and more susceptible to fire annually — but…
Researchers ID the high-efficiency hacks cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids
For the first time, plant biologists have defined the high-efficiency “hacks” that cannabis cells use to make cannabinoids (THC/CBD). Although…
Mangroves: Environmental guardians of our coastline
They are the salt-tolerant shrubs that thrive in the toughest of conditions, but according to new UniSA research, mangroves are…
mRNA vaccines offer one-two punch to combat malaria
Malaria is found in more than 90 countries around the world, causing 241 million cases and an estimated 627,000 deaths…
Stronger rains in warmer climate could lessen heat damage to crops, says study
Intensified rainstorms predicted for many parts of the United States as a result of warming climate may have a modest…