Grow fast, die young? Animals that invest in building high-quality biomaterials may slow aging and increase their lifespans
Understanding the differences in growth rate between animals can help clarify the mechanisms behind aging-related diseases and offer ways to treat them.
Chen Hou, Associate Professor of Biology, Missouri University of Science and Technology
• conversation
Oct. 29, 2024 • ~8 min
Oct. 29, 2024 • ~8 min
Rain may have helped form the first cells, kick-starting life as we know it
The earliest cells likely didn’t have membranes to separate and protect their components and chemistry away from a harsh surrounding environment. But they may have made do with rain.
Aman Agrawal, Postdoctoral Scholar in Chemical Engineering, University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering •
conversation
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~12 min
Oct. 15, 2024 • ~12 min
Sharks and rays leap out of the water for many reasons, including feeding, courtship and communication
Breaching is one of the most spectacular behaviors among marine animals. A recent review shows that many shark and ray species breach, and identifies the most commonly hypothesized reasons.
A. Peter Klimley, Adjunct Associate Professor of Wildlife, Fish, & Conservation Biology, University of California, Davis •
conversation
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~6 min
Sept. 23, 2024 • ~6 min
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