Imagine being able to speed up evolution– hypothetically – to learn which genes might have a harmful or beneficial effect on human health.
Generative AI Tool Marks a Milestone in Biology
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New Environmentally-Friendly Mortar Reduces Heat Loss
A mortar made from recycled plastic and silica aerogel which improves insulation and reduces plastic waste has been developed by Newcastle University researchers.
U of T Researchers Lead Discovery of Ginger Compound With Potential to Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
An international team led by researchers at the University of Toronto has found a compound in ginger, called furanodienone (FDN), that selectively binds to and regulates a nuclear receptor involved in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
Urban Environments Promote Adaptation to Multiple Stressors
Study investigates the response of aquatic species to environmental stress factors.
Biodiversity in England’s Rivers Improved as Metal Pollution Reduced
An improvement in freshwater biodiversity in England’s rivers was linked to reductions in pollution of zinc and copper, largely due to the decline of coal burning and heavy industry, say researchers.
River of Fire on Mount Etna
On February 8, 2025, Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV) reported that Mount Etna had begun exhibiting “signs of unrest above its background level.”
