Biology & Life Sciences
Celebrating advances in life sciences, from genetics and molecular biology to ecology and biodiversity.
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Can Bacteria Remember? Research Shows How Their Past Shapes Their Future
Key Takeaways E. coli adapted differently after repeated nutrient fluctuations. Bacterial responses depended on previous environmental conditions, not immediate conditions alone. Frequency changes in nutrient fluctuations altered bacterial adaptation timescales.…
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Nighttime Light Exposure Linked to Heart Changes in UK Biobank Study
Key takeaways Nighttime light exposure was associated with measurable changes in cardiac structure. Higher exposure was associated with reduced myocardial contraction and cardiac strain. Higher nighttime light exposure was associated…
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Indoor Light Supports Healthy Ageing in Older Adults
Light is a basic part of daily life, but its role in the body goes beyond vision. Daylight provides an important environmental signal for the biological clock, helping align daily…
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Physical Inactivity Linked to 5.3 Million Deaths: The Hidden Cost of Sitting Too Much
It begins quietly. No alarms or sudden illness. A day spent sitting, another evening on screens, a routine that feels normal. These small choices and lazy days connect to a…
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Belly Fat and Heart Failure: Why Waist Size Matters more than Weight
Imagine standing in front of a mirror and feeling reassured because your weight falls within a normal range. The number on the scale looks fine. But body weight alone does…
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Living in a City Reduce Stroke Risk, Study Finds Unexpected Health Pattern
Cities are expanding faster than ever, drawing people in with the promise of opportunity and a different way of life. Today, around 56 percent of the world’s population lives in…
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Number of Children May Influence How Long You Live, Research Finds
A family is usually defined as a group of people connected by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together or share strong social bonds. Across the world, most people live…
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Is Smartphone Use Influencing Eating Behavior in Young People?
Smartphones have quietly reshaped daily life, making communication instant, information accessible, and routine tasks easier with just a tap. Today, around 5.7 to 6 billion people use smartphones worldwide, with…
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Do Heatwaves Increase Suicide Risk? What New Research Reveals
The average temperature of Earth is about 15°C, a balance that supports life but is slowly shifting. A sunny day is usually defined as a day with little cloud cover…
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Cigarette Butts are not Biodegrading: What Happens after you Throw Them Away
According to WHO, about 1.3 billion people smoke worldwide, consuming nearly 15 billion cigarettes each day, adding up to over 5 trillion cigarettes annually. The global tobacco market is valued…
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