Transposon Day Quiz 2020
In celebration of Transposon Day, the editorial team at BMC has put together the following quiz for our readers to test their knowledge on TEs and maybe even learn… Read more »
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What do the dog breeds tell about the makings of our best friends – and us?
A new study examining genetic diversity within dog breeds encourages dog breeders to consider the exchange of dogs between countries. Jaakko Pohjoismäki,… Read more »
Do environmental worldviews and distrust in science affect those who care for our land?
Among other land types, our forests are important in supporting nature recovery and in helping society to respond to environmental change. When the majority of… Read more »
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Fungal Biology and Biotechnology has been inviting young scientists for some years now to share insights into their research.… Read more »
DNA Day quiz 2020
In celebration of DNA Day, the editorial team at BMC has put together the following quiz for our readers to test their knowledge… Read more »
Brain Awareness Week 2020: Cognitive function and commercial video games
This year, Brain Awareness Week falls between 16th and 22nd March. The campaign, organised by the Dana Foundation, aims to foster… Read more »
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With the increasing concerns over the influence of climate change on infectious diseases, the authors of a new paper published in… Read more »
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Many animal species on Earth are awaiting discovery and description, but finding all these unknown species is a monumental task.… Read more »