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Multiple habitats need protecting to save UK bumblebees, finds 10-year citizen science study

Posted: 23 May 2022 06:33 AM PDT

A study using 10 years of citizen science data has found that a variety of targeted conservation approaches are needed to protect UK bumblebee species.

Turning X chromosome 'off and on again' critical for oocyte development

Posted: 23 May 2022 06:33 AM PDT

Researchers have found that a carefully orchestrated act of X-chromosome 'yoyo' predicts the successful and efficient development of mammalian egg cells. The findings could pave the way for generating artificial oocytes in the laboratory, helping researchers study the causes and treatments of infertility disorders and test the impact of drugs and chemicals on women's reproduction.