Biology
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The barcode of life
We live in a world where vast amounts of information are available, numerous museums, universities, research centers, and even hobbyists…
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The fingers of death that you could find in the field: Xylaria polymorpha .
One fine day walking through the fields, you could get a scare when you trip over these dead man’s fingers…
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phytohormone
The phytohormone, also called plant hormones , are chemicals used by plants to generate physiological responses to long distances. In this sense,…
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Unveiled the mystery of a strange extinct mammal discovered by Darwin (and how mitochondrial DNA has been fundamental)
A group of scientists from Germany, Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, France and the United States have managed to obtain the mitochondrial DNA…
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Homosexuality: desire or choice?
The LGBT rights are often challenged in many cultures around the world . Although legislation and policymaking may be the most talked about…
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The immune response
The immune response or immune response occurs in two forms: the innate and nonspecific immune response and the specific or adaptive or…
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Elm grafiosis threatens the Madrid Botanical Garden
The Dutch elm disease, or elm graphiosis , threatens to dry up several hundred-year-old elm trees in the Royal Botanical Garden of…
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Hypothalamus: what is it, structure, functions and hormones involved
The hypothalamus is located in the brain and is a fundamental organ as we will see below. But before, … have…
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Invasive species (14): The eucalyptus weevil, the bad good?
The eucalyptus weevil is an atypical invasive species . When we refer to a species as invasive, we tend to think that it causes damage to…
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Invasive species (12): Crocosmia, a traveling plant
To talk about Crocosmia , it is necessary to make a previous introduction. In the Cape Province, in South Africa , there are numerous plant…
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