Scientists call for efforts to protect habitats of critically endangered shark species
A critically endangered species of shark could be forced to adapt to new habitats—or face extinction—as a result of changes ...
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Vicuña poop creates biodiversity hotspots as glaciers retreat rapidly
The vicuña’s social habit of pooping in the same place could help Andean ecosystems adapt as glaciers rapidly retreat due to ...
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Scientists Identify Epigenetic Key That ‘Opens’ Door to Colon Cancer
A gene called high mobility group A1 (HMGA1) may be the key that opens the door to the development of colon cancer, according ...
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Urban environments promote adaptation to multiple stressors
Animal populations from urban areas show significantly higher resilience to stressful environmental conditions. The mussel and crustacean species studied were able to adapt to disturbed environments, ...
Urban environments promote adaptation to multiple stressors in aquatic species
Urban habitats are very different from natural habitats and pose new challenges for animals and plants. Until now, little was ...