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species diversity

Freshwater Fish Secrets Unveiled by DNA Scanning Across Turkey

April 23, 2026

Scientists used a modern DNA trick called eDNA metabarcoding to map fish life in Turkey’s rivers. Instead of catching every fish, they filtered water from 29 spots spread over seven big river basins. The DNA that sloshes through the water was amplified and read by a high‑throughput machine, producin

environment

The Alpine Meadows and the Climate Change Puzzle

March 25, 2025

The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau is home to vast alpine meadows. These meadows are crucial for the stability of the grassland ecosystem. However, climate change is affecting these meadows in ways that are not fully understood. Two key factors are at play: rising temperatures and increased nitrogen in the s

science

Fungus Among Us: The Hidden World of Basidiobolus in City and Country

March 1, 2025

The world of fungi is vast and fascinating, often overlooked in favor of more visible organisms. Among these, the genus Basidiobolus stands out. This group of fungi is incredibly diverse, living in various environments from the guts of animals to decomposing leaves, and even causing infections in hu