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• Image: A pumpkin toadlet is a brightly colored poisonous frog found in southeastern Brazil. They are so small enough to fit on a fingernail. Image: Fabio Maffei/Shutterstock
  by Chromoscience
  April 29, 2021
• Research Highlights: COVID-19 in Pregnancy Linked To Maternal Morbidity/Mortality and Newborn Complications
  by Chromoscience
  April 26, 2021
  COVID-19 in Pregnancy Linked To Maternal Morbidity/Mortality and Newborn Complications April 26, 2021 Information about the association of COVID-19 with the outcomes in pregnant individuals compared with non-infected pregnant individuals is importantly needed. Researchers evaluated the risks associated with COVID-19 in pregnancy on maternal and newborn outcomes. Research study timeline: March to October 2020. The study involved 43 institutions in 18 … Continue reading Research Highlights: COVID-19 in Pregnancy Linked To Maternal Morbidity/Mortality and Newborn Complications
• Research Highlights: Antibodies and T Cell Responses to COVID-19 Virus Persist Three Months After Infection
  by Chromoscience
  April 26, 2021
  Antibodies and T Cell Responses to COVID-19 Virus Persist Three Months After Infection April 26, 2021 SARS-CoV-2 has caused a pandemic that affects many countries with more than 13 million cases and at least 570,000 deaths as of July 15, 2020. Modeling research studies have shown that SARS-CoV-2 infection can produce immunity to reinfection for at least one year. A number … Continue reading Research Highlights: Antibodies and T Cell Responses to COVID-19 Virus Persist Three Months After Infection
• Research Highlights: R21 Malaria Vaccine Shows Promising Results with Efficacy of About 75 Percent
  by Chromoscience
  April 25, 2021
  April 25, 2021 Malaria is a serious and sometimes deadly disease caused by the parasite Plasmodium falciparum. Malaria is usually transmitted by infected Anopheles mosquitoes. The progression in controlling the disease stalled and the need for an effective and deployable vaccine has been emphasized. RTS,S/AS01 is the world’s first malaria vaccine shown to provide protection against malaria in young children.[1] RTS,S/AS01 … Continue reading Research Highlights: R21 Malaria Vaccine Shows Promising Results with Efficacy of About 75 Percent
• Research Highlights: In Still Air, Fruit Flies Can Travel 12 Kilometers in a Single Flight
  by Chromoscience
  April 25, 2021
  In Still Air, Fruit Flies Can Travel 12 Kilometers in a Single Flight April 25, 2021 In insects, long-distance dispersal has ecological importance. Advanced molecular techniques are widely available however, the mechanistic basis of long-distance dispersal is not well understood in genetic model species. Researchers question how insects interact with the wind to identify attractive odor and increase their movement distance … Continue reading Research Highlights: In Still Air, Fruit Flies Can Travel 12 Kilometers in a Single Flight
• Did You Know: T-Rex Moves Slower Than You Think. Research Suggests T-Rex Walks Under 3 Miles Per Hour
  by Chromoscience
  April 24, 2021
  April 24, 2021 Natural Frequency Method: estimating the preferred walking speed of Tyrannosaurus rex based on tail natural frequency Locomotor energetics are an important determinant of an animal’s ecological niche. It is commonly assumed that animals minimize locomotor energy expenditure by selecting gait kinematics tuned to the natural frequencies of relevant body parts. Researchers demonstrate that this allows estimation of the … Continue reading Did You Know: T-Rex Moves Slower Than You Think. Research Suggests T-Rex Walks Under 3 Miles Per Hour
• Research Highlights: Evaluation of Five Adjuvants with COVID-19 Subunit Vaccine
  by Chromoscience
  April 24, 2021
  Evaluation of Five Adjuvants with COVID-19 Subunit Vaccine April 24, 2021 The development of COVID-19 vaccines to protect the world population remains vitally important. Researchers demonstrate the capacity of a COVID-19 subunit vaccine to stimulate a strong and durable antibody response and protection against the COVID-19 virus in non-human primates. The COVID-19 subunit vaccine is composed of the SARS-CoV-2 spike receptor-binding … Continue reading Research Highlights: Evaluation of Five Adjuvants with COVID-19 Subunit Vaccine
• Image: Fisherman Catches Rare Blue Lobster. Image by Tom Lambourn
  by Chromoscience
  April 22, 2021
  More information here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9496875/Fisherman-catches-rare-one-two-million-BLUE-lobster.html
• Image: Mouth of a Triggerfish. Image by: Eric Lancelot
  by Chromoscience
  April 21, 2021
• Research Highlights: Three New Species of Liparid Fishes Discovered from the Mariana Islands
  by Chromoscience
  April 21, 2021
  Three New Species of Liparid Fishes Discovered from the Mariana Islands April 21, 2021 Paraliparis is a genus belonging to the family Liparidae, and they are also known as snailfishes.[2] This research identified three new bathyal species of Paraliparis. Bathyal relates to the zone of the sea between the continental shelf and abyssal zone.[1] The new species came from Tinian and … Continue reading Research Highlights: Three New Species of Liparid Fishes Discovered from the Mariana Islands
• Research Highlights: Predicting Future Pandemic is Difficult, Scientists Only Know A Little Bit of the Viral World
  by Chromoscience
  April 20, 2021
  Predicting Future Pandemic is Difficult, Scientists Only Know A Little Bit of the Viral World April 20, 2021 Identifying the origin of viruses that can be transmitted from animals to humans is central to understanding the determinants of disease emergence. Attempts for animal-to-human disease risk assessment have grown in popularity. These types of assessments are considered important when preparing for a … Continue reading Research Highlights: Predicting Future Pandemic is Difficult, Scientists Only Know A Little Bit of the Viral World
• Did you know? Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Kohlrabi, Kale, Broccoli, and Cauliflower are All The Same Species. Image by Vox
  by Chromoscience
  April 20, 2021
• Did you know: Golden tortoise beetle can change the color of their wing casings between brown, purple, orange, and gold. Image: US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
  by Chromoscience
  April 20, 2021
• Research Highlights: Blood Type A and Type B May Have Higher Risk for Blood Clotting But Lower Risk for High Blood Pressure
  by Chromoscience
  April 18, 2021
  Blood Type A and Type B May Have Higher Risk for Blood Clotting But Lower Risk for High Blood Pressure April 18, 2021 A group of researchers from University of Groningen in Netherlands revealed the association of blood types with cardiovascular diseases. Researchers assessed the risk of 41 health and disease outcomes. Researchers also assessed 36 linear traits associated with the … Continue reading Research Highlights: Blood Type A and Type B May Have Higher Risk for Blood Clotting But Lower Risk for High Blood Pressure
• Research Highlights: Comparison Between Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) and Escitalopram as an Antidepressant
  by Chromoscience
  April 18, 2021
  Comparison Between Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) and Escitalopram as an Antidepressant April 18, 2021 Psilocybin, also known as magic mushroom, is a compound obtained from certain types of hallucinogenic mushrooms found in Mexico, South America, and some parts of the United States.[1] Psilocybin may have antidepressant properties however, comparisons between psilocybin and known treatments for depression are lacking. In patients with moderate-to-severe … Continue reading Research Highlights: Comparison Between Psilocybin (Magic Mushroom) and Escitalopram as an Antidepressant
• Image: A beautiful confocal image of a rat fetus was the winner of Olympus’ annual photo contest. (Image credit: Werner Zuschratter/Olympus Image of the Year Award 2020)
  by Chromoscience
  April 18, 2021
• Research Highlights: Indian Jumping Ants Can Shrink and Regrow Their Brains
  by Chromoscience
  April 18, 2021
  Indian Jumping Ants Can Shrink and Regrow Their Brains April 18, 2021 Changes in observable characteristics allow organisms to respond to changing environments. However, these changes are usually not reversible. A long-lived vertebrate species was observed to exhibit seasonal changes in brain size. Similar changes have not been observed in short-lived species like insects. Researchers revealed a change in brain size … Continue reading Research Highlights: Indian Jumping Ants Can Shrink and Regrow Their Brains
• Research Highlights: Scientists Mixed Human Cells with Monkey Cells to Create Chimeric Embryos
  by Chromoscience
  April 18, 2021
  Scientists Mixed Human Cells with Monkey Cells to Create Chimeric Embryos Human stem cells introduced to cells from other species may be a necessary alternative to assess its ability to differentiate inside a living organism. This process might establish a promising technique for various regenerative medicine applications which includes generating organs and tissues for transplantation. In mouse and pig embryonic studies, … Continue reading Research Highlights: Scientists Mixed Human Cells with Monkey Cells to Create Chimeric Embryos
• Image: Flashlight fish is a species of saltwater fish that emits light under their eyes to find food, evade predators, or communicate with the other members. Image: Martin Dorhn
  by Chromoscience
  April 17, 2021
• Case Report: First Reported Case of Human With Triphallia
  by Chromoscience
  April 15, 2021
  First Reported Case of Human With Triphallia April 15, 2021 Abnormal number of penises is an extremely rare congenital anomaly which affects one in every 5.5 million live births. Affected patients may also have some other associated congenital anomalies. A 3-month old baby from Duhok, Iraq was presented due to hydrocele. Hydrocele is the swelling of scrotum due to fluid accumulation.[1] … Continue reading Case Report: First Reported Case of Human With Triphallia
• Deep Sea Elvis Worms: New Species with Glittery Looks
  by Chromoscience
  April 4, 2021
  Deep Sea Elvis Worms: New Species with Glittery Looks April 4, 2021 Polynoidae is a family of worms found in saltwater, and they are known as scale worms. The family Polynoidae has five branchiate genera namely Branchipolynoe, Branchinotogluma, Branchiplicatus, Peinaleopolynoe, and Thermopolynoe. All of the genera are native to deep-sea, chemosynthetic-based habitat. Branchiate organisms are animals furnished with gills.[2] Chemosynthetic habitat … Continue reading Deep Sea Elvis Worms: New Species with Glittery Looks

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