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Gene Discovery Reveals Mechanism Behind Corn Snake Skin Patterns

University of Geneva researchers identify CLCN2 as the single gene responsible for diverse corn snake morphs, uncovering its role in chromatophore behavior and bioelectric signaling.

Maternal Childhood Trauma Linked to Rapid Weight Gain in Male Infants

Scientists Uncover How Cold Memories Drive Metabolism and Thermoregulation

NASA Study Reveals Microgravity's Severe Impact on Weight-Bearing Bones

China Achieves Breakthroughs in Pig Organ Transplants

Epithelial Cells Found to Generate Bioelectric Signals During Injury

Male Blue-Lined Octopuses Use Venom to Prevent Cannibalism During Mating

Study Links Sleep Deprivation to Increased Risk of Infections

Study Links Visceral Fat to Brain Health Benefits in Younger Adults

Study Links Aspartame to Increased Heart Disease Risk in Mice

Sea Turtles Use Earth's Magnetic Field to Navigate with GPS-Like Precision

Wandering Salamanders Use Blood-Filled Toe Tips to Master Redwood Canopies

Deep Sleep Found to Drive Brain’s Waste Clearance, Raising Concerns Over Sleep Aids

Intermittent Fasting Found to Slow Hair Regrowth in Mice and Humans

Slingshot Spiders Use Sound to Launch Precision Web Attacks

Gut Microbes Linked to Evolution of Larger Primate Brains

Zebrafish Study Reveals Brainstem Circuitry Behind Gaze and Short-Term Memory

Study Finds Biological Factors Drive Sleep Differences Between Sexes

Study Uncovers Epigenetic Basis for Persistent Weight Gain After Dieting

New Weight Loss Drug Shows Promise Without Nausea

Vampire Bats' Unique Metabolism Unveiled Through Treadmill Study

Genetic Resilience More Crucial Than Diet in Lifespan Extension, Study Finds

Comb Jellies' Unique Ability to Fuse After Injury Discovered

Gut Hormones Offer New Hope in Combating Fatty Liver Disease

Circadian Disruption Linked to Accelerated Colorectal Cancer Progression

Lizards Use Air Bubbles to Breathe Underwater and Evade Predators

Ig Nobel Prizes Honor Pigeon-Guided Missiles and Butt-Breathing Mammals

Discovery of Neurohormone Explains Starfish Limb Shedding

Alzheimer's Drug Shows Potential to Halt Time in Medical Emergencies

Jorō Spiders' Unique Calmness Aids Their U.S. Spread

Study Reveals Water Flow Dictates Muscle Contraction Speed

Study Reveals Music's Role in Synchronizing Heart Rates and Emotions

Dice Snakes Employ Dramatic Death Feigning Tactics to Deter Predators

Effectiveness and Safety of GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic and Wegovy Questioned

Tardigrades Use Cysteine Oxidation to Trigger Dormancy, Researchers Find