Life Sciences How mammals got their stride Mammals, including humans, stand out with their distinctively upright posture, a key trait that fueled their spectacular evolutionary success. Yet, the earliest known ancestors of modern mammals more resembled reptiles, with limbs stuck out to their sides in a sprawled posture. The shift from a sprawled stance, like that of lizards, to the upright posture […] Written by Admin October 28, 2024October 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Two new crocodile species discovered McGill University researchers, in collaboration with Mexican scientists, have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucatán Peninsula. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and highlight the urgent need for conservation […] Written by Admin May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rewrite Longitudinal profiling of low-abundance strains in microbiomes with The ability to detect and quantify microbiota over time from shotgun metagenomic data has a plethora of clinical, basic science and public health applications. Given these applications, and the observation that pathogens and other taxa of interest can reside at low relative abundance, there is a critical need for algorithms that accurately profile low-abundance microbial […] Written by Bioengineer May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Two new crocodile species discovered McGill University researchers, in collaboration with Mexican scientists, have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucatán Peninsula. The findings challenge long-held assumptions about the American crocodile (Crocodylus acutus) and highlight the urgent need for conservation […] Written by Admin May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Rewrite Longitudinal profiling of low-abundance strains in microbiomes with The ability to detect and quantify microbiota over time from shotgun metagenomic data has a plethora of clinical, basic science and public health applications. Given these applications, and the observation that pathogens and other taxa of interest can reside at low relative abundance, there is a critical need for algorithms that accurately profile low-abundance microbial […] Written by Bioengineer May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Queering conservation In the way that queer theory recognises the importance of fluidity – particularly with regard to identity and sexuality as fluid and changeable phenomena, queer ecology challenges the mindset of ‘fixedness’ that upholds heterosexist notions of fixed identity, sexuality and gender roles. It challenges western science’s rigid categorisation, reductionism with its implicit heterosexist assumptions, and […] Written by brendan May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Understanding PMDA Validation Rules v5.0 The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) in Japan has always led the charge in ensuring the safety and efficacy of drug development. Their latest update, the PMDA Validation Rules version 5.0, which took effect on April 1, 2024, marks another significant step in this mission. Let’s break down what these new rules mean and […] Written by Admin July 10, 2024July 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Enhance Your SEND Submissions! Join PointCross on May 29th, 2024, at 12 PM EST / 9 AM PST for a must-attend webinar: The Most Common Issues in Preparing SEND. Ideal for professionals in data submission and regulatory compliance, this webinar offers valuable insights from our seasoned experts. Why Attend? Why PointCross? With over 10 years of experience and more […] Written by Admin May 23, 2024May 23, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked