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The Antarctic krill are the first planktonic crustaceans that have been reported to break down microplastics.

Tigra Scientifica: The new food group: plastic

Jill Walton, News Contributor September 5, 2019

Imagine waking up and throwing your breakfast together in the kitchen. You sit down to eat only to find tiny pieces of plastic distributed among your meal. This is a reality for many marine creatures,...

Scientists found women who took oral contraceptives had a harder time noticing emotional cues when compared to women who do not take oral contraceptives

Can contraceptives lead to confusion?

Briana N. Cuttino, News Contributor April 22, 2019

The subtle side eye, the raise of an eyebrow - both are gestures used to express emotions. However, perceiving these gestures can be amiss for some. Scientists at University of Rostock, University Greifswald,...

The most heritable traits seemed to be trainability, chasing, and a tendency to be aggressive toward strangers

Dog days

Caroline Fields, News Contributor April 15, 2019

Have you ever wondered why dogs differ so greatly from breed to breed? Why are Border Collies workaholics and German Shepherds so protective? New research published in Science in 2019 reveals that distinct...

This could be the breakthrough researchers have been waiting for in the cure for Alzheimer’s Disease.

Oral health relates to brain health

Bethany Ghent, News Contributor April 10, 2019

We all know that brushing twice a day helps prevent cavities, gum disease, tooth loss, cancer, and heart disease. However, according to a recent study published in Science, researchers have shown a link...

“..the effects of exercise can be tied to RNA molecules that are inherited by the next generation through sperm.”

Tigra Scientifica: : Motivation to go to the gym today

Sarah Haire, News Contributor March 30, 2019

To the men who are thinking about skipping the gym today, you may want to reconsider. A new scientific study suggests that men who exercise have healthier children. In the past, many studies showed that...

By tracking mutation rates in DNA, researchers can create an accurate evolutionary clock which they can then use to learn how to control mutation rates in the human population.

Tigra Scientifica: Crossing the line

Hannah Patel, News Contributor March 3, 2019

Have you ever wondered why we look so different from one another? What is the source of all the variances that we see not only between generations but also between siblings? When eggs and sperm are formed,...

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