A semi-natural habitat to enhance research mouse models
Study shows that a more diverse environment modifies their immune systems and lungs, offering a complementary solution for biomedical research.
Tree cover shapes freshwater ecosystems over millennia
Data from 2,000-year-old jars in Laos that collect water and host diverse aquatic life could help scientists better predict how biodiversity will respond to environmental change.
Northern lakes are changing rapidly as a result of global warming
By comparing data from 1995 and 2021, a team has found that the typical characteristics of southern lakes are now found tens of kilometers further north.
How estrogen helps protect women from high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects more than one billion people worldwide and is a leading cause of heart disease and stroke. For decades, researchers have observed that premenopausal women are less likely to develop high blood pressure than men or postmenopausal women. Researchers have known for years that estrogen is the deciding factor, but exactly how it offers this protection has remained unclear.













