Researchers have documented a rare and violent phenomenon in the primate world: a lethal fission event among chimpanzees. This discovery, led by evolutionary anthropologist Aaron Sandel and his colleagues, provides a critical look at how social bonds can disintegrate and lead to extreme conflict within our closest living relatives. The study focuses on the complex … Read more
The global medical community is currently engaged in a critical race against antimicrobial resistance. As traditional antibiotics lose their efficacy, the focus of infectious disease research has shifted toward the innate defense mechanisms of the natural world. Among the most promising discoveries are antimicrobial peptides, modest-peptide defense molecules that provide a blueprint for the next … Read more
Unlocking the Secrets of Longevity: How the Blood of Centenarians Reveals Clues to Healthy Aging The pursuit of a long and healthy life has captivated scientists for decades. Now, groundbreaking research from the universities of Geneva and Lausanne is shedding new light on the biological factors that contribute to exceptional longevity. A study, part of … Read more
2026-01-18 14:53:00 [Article déjà publié le 1er octobre 2025] Les colonies d’abeilles, essentielles à la pollinisation de nombreuses cultures, sont de plus en plus fragilisées par une accumulation de menaces biologiques. Virus, bactéries, champignons ou parasites : plus d’une trentaine d’agents pathogènes ont déjà été identifiés dans les ruches, mettant en péril la santé des … Read more