Scientists crash test DNA's replication machinery

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Important molecular machines routinely crash into one another while plying their trades on DNA. New research shows that the enzymes that copy DNA before cell division, called replisomes, are the kings of ...

Bizarre giant oarfish filmed (w/ Video)

Biology / Plants & Animals

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(PhysOrg.com) -- A rare giant oarfish, probably the largest bony fish in the ocean, has been filmed off the Gulf of Mexico. This is possibly the first time the fish has been observed in its natural environment.

Benefits of badger culling not long lasting for reducing cattle TB, says study

Biology / Ecology

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Badger culling is unlikely to be a cost-effective way of helping control cattle TB in Britain, according to research published today in PLoS ONE.

Scientists release Key Largo wood rats in first test of restocking experiment

Biology / Ecology

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The seven pioneers spent the week preparing for their upcoming ordeal in North Key Largo, sampling berries and other local fare, redecorating homes with sticks, leaves and whatever else they got their little paws on, and ...

Great tits: birds with character

Biology / Plants & Animals

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(PhysOrg.com) -- In humans and animals alike, individuals differ in sets of traits that we usually refer to as personality. An important part of the individual difference in personality is due to variation ...