Why you should (not) get a dog: The pros and cons of dog ownership
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Are dogs really the key to better health and a happier life? In this new study, dog owners were invited to describe the biggest benefits and challenges of dog ownership. The commitments and responsibilities of having a dog were found to be both a joy and a burden, highlighting the importance of making a conscious adoption choice.
Over half of our genomes consists of thousands of remnants of ancient viral DNA, known as transposable elements, which are widespread across the tree of life. Once dismissed as the "dark side" of the genome, researchers at Helmholtz Munich and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) have now revealed their crucial role in early embryo development.
A remarkable discovery from Kosovo’s Bjeshkët e Nemuna National Park underscores the region’s high biodiversity and urgent need for conservation. A new species of caddisfly, Tinodes lumbardhi has been described by a team led by Professor Halil Ibrahimi, a renowned entomologist specializing in aquatic insects. The discovery was published in Biodiversity Data Journal.
A major new book on the ecology and management of one of the most destructive invasive weeds in Africa, is now available online.
The book, titled The Ecology and Management of Invasive Prosopis Trees in Eastern Africa, is the outcome of a large, decade-long collaborative research project, involving six universities and eight institutes from Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Switzerland, and the United States of America (USA).
Researchers uncover how the SiPRR37 gene regulates the flowering process of millet crops across regional climates, paving way for higher yields