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Genetic sex marker in sturgeon
02.12.2020 · Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland FisheriesSturgeon cannot be sexed by any external features, and the species have no differentiated sex chromosomes that can be distinguished. After all, scientists have discovered a molecular marker for sex determination.
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Where to put the poultry dung?
25.11.2020 · Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and BioeconomyA new modelling approach provides more robust results on the emission of climate-relevant gases from manure management and, thus, offers decision support for the climate-friendly use of poultry manure.
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Loyal couples in the rainforest
23.11.2020 · Deutsches Primatenzentrum - Leibniz-Institut für PrimatenforschungCoppery titi monkeys living in the Amazon lowland rainforest seem to be monogamous. Mate choice is so successful that a potential genetic advantage does not outweigh the social costs of infidelity.
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New primate species discovered in Myanmar
16.11.2020 · Deutsches Primatenzentrum - Leibniz-Institut für PrimatenforschungThe Popa langur is described in a new scientific paper that documents the extensive genetic and morphological studies and field surveys. Altogether there are only 200 to 250 animals of the new species.
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Sweet taste reduces appetite?
11.11.2020 · Leibniz-Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of MunichTo date, very little is known about how sweetness perception contributes to satiety. A study provides new insights into the taste of sugar, energy intake and the regulatory process of hunger and satiety.