Page-9 of General Science – Biology

Primates

A recent study published in the journal Science Advances reported that nearly 60% of the primate species are threatened with extinction. Primate Order Primates are one of the...

March 14, 2020

Saimaa Seals

The winter of 2019-20 was the warmest for Finland. This is posing a threat to the Saimaa Ringed Seal population. Lake Saimaa Lake Saimaa is a freshwater lake...

March 12, 2020

Red-crowned Roofed Turtle

A Red Crowned Roofed Turtle, a critically endangered species, in Madras Crocodile Bank Trust was adopted by a family in another continent. Distribution The Red Crowned Roofed Turtle...

March 8, 2020

Endophytic Actinobacteria

Researchers at Institute of Advanced Study in Science and Technology (IASST) Guwahati have found that the endophytic Actinobacteria have antifungal growth-promoting activities. They have also discovered that application...

March 7, 2020

Chromosomes

Scientists have proposed sex chromosomes to be the real reason behind why women live longer lives on average than men. Sex Chromosomes Chromosomes are structures that bear the...

March 6, 2020

Coronavirus Mutation

Recent Chinese research suggests that the SARS CoV 2 has mutated into two stains with the newer strain being more aggressive. Strains of SARS CoV 2: The study...

March 5, 2020

Swamp Wallaby

Researchers reported that the swamp wallaby is the only mammal that is pregnant and lactating throughout its adult life. About the Animal: Swamp wallaby is a species of...

March 4, 2020

Palla’s Cats

Lack of records on the status of Palla’s Cat population in Ladakh is impeding the conservation of this small felid species. About the Animal: It is a small...

March 4, 2020

Red Panda

Researchers recently confirmed that the red panda is actually 2 different species using genetic data. This increases the imperative for conservation efforts. Distribution: The red panda is an...

March 4, 2020

Dolphins in Gahirmatha

The 2020 dolphin census revealed that dolphins in Odisha’s Gahirmatha are migrating out of the region. Reasons being given are climate change, illegal fishing practice and unfavourable weather....

February 29, 2020

Henneguya salminicola

Scientists have discovered that the parasitic animal, Henneguya salminicola, doesn’t require oxygen for survival. This makes it the only known animal to be capable of living in anaerobic...

February 27, 2020

Micro RNA

Indian researchers recently discovered the process used by plants to make microRNA. The study involved scientists from National Centre for Biological Sciences and Thanjavur’s Sastra University. Are microRNAs...

February 26, 2020