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1+ hour, 55+ min ago   (123+ words) Nature Ecology & Evolution (2026)Cite this article Losos, J. B. Phylogenetic niche conservatism, phylogenetic signal and the relationship between phylogenetic relatedness and ecological similarity among species. Ecol. Lett. 11, 9951003 (2008). A review that discusses phylogenetic signal and niche conservatism. Eren, A. M. & Banfield, J. F. Modern microbiology: embracing complexity…...

11+ hour, 21+ min ago   (268+ words) Moreover, as the agricultural landscape continues to evolve in response to climate change, understanding the genetic diversity of agricultural pests becomes increasingly relevant. The study presents a crucial reminder of the dynamic nature of plant-pathogen interactions, underscoring the need for…...

12+ hour, 36+ min ago   (183+ words) NTCC Biology Students Coauthor Scientific Publications'The Gilmer Mirror January 14, 2026 Two students from Dr Chris McAllister's Summer 2025 Biology 2289 course recently coauthored two peer-reviewed scientific publications, an achievement that is rare for community college students Gracie Gray and Stephanie Hernandez collaborated on…...

21+ hour, 15+ min ago   (769+ words) In a groundbreaking study published in BMC Genomics, researcher Y. Fukasawa presents a comprehensive analysis of long-read variant calling in both diploid and polyploid genomes. The research sheds light on the intricate dynamics of genetic variation, providing critical insights not only…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (135+ words) Many other attractions await participants! The event is open to everyone, regardless of age " all you need is curiosity about the world and a desire to learn what the biological microcosm hides from us. Please note that some items on…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago   (10+ words) Biologist wins "Environmen't Nobel" for focusing on hidden fungal networks'PressReader...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (608+ words) According to PIC, genetic improvement for all companies revolves around four key principles " large and diverse populations, measuring what you want to improve, using the best science, and selection relevant to the market. "At PIC, we deliver excellence in all…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (671+ words) American evolutionary biologist Toby Kiers has been awarded the Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement -- sometimes called the "Nobel for the environment" -- for her work that shines a light on the hidden undergound world of fungal webs A microscopic image of…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (255+ words) "Here we show that the mosquito species we captured in remnants of the Atlantic Forest have a clear preference for feeding on humans," said senior author Dr Jeronimo Alencar, a biologist at the Oswaldo Cruz Institute in Rio de Janeiro....

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (362+ words) WASHINGTON: Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tons of carbon annually. Yet…...