Plants and animals with bigger genomes grow less efficiently – new research helps explain why they never died out
Cold temperatures significantly slow down cell division, meaning new cells are produced more slowly. However, cell expansion is less affected by low temperatures. This means that even when it’s cold, ...
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Origin of Life News
Sep. 9, 2024 — Every living organism uses tiny quantities of metals to carry out biological functions, including breathing, transcribing DNA, turning food into energy, or any number of essential ...
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Utah’s 80,000-year-old aspen forest maybe world’s oldest living organism
It is estimated to be between 16,000 and 80,000 years old. This makes Pando one of the oldest living organisms on Earth. This remarkable forest is located in Fishlake National Forest, and its ...
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Species and climate change
Previously found only on the island of Bramble Cay in Great Barrier Reef, its habitat was destroyed by rising sea levels. Corals form one of the most biodiverse ecosystems, yet they are among the most ...