Americans are open — cautiously — to gene drives
When the Florida Keys Mosquito Control District proposed combating Zika virus by releasing genetically engineered mosquitos, voters in the affected suburb balked. Researchers ...
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For sea turtles, climate change harms dwarf short-term gains
While the long-term effects of climate change are likely to spell trouble for sea turtles, researchers found that some populations could see short-term benefits. ...
Eavesdropping squirrels take cues from bird chatter
When birds are chattering, it’s not just other birds tuning in. Squirrels are listening, too, researchers found, taking cues for when predators may be lurking or ...
Public skeptical of gene editing for wildlife conservation
As biologists consider the possibility of harnessing gene editing technologies for wildlife conservation, the public still greets the idea with skepticism, ...
JWM: Wolves reduce elk survival — but they’re not alone
As gray wolf populations rose in Idaho, hunters became concerned about what those predators on the landscape might mean for elk numbers. As researchers looked into ...
Bacteria treatment helps bats survive white-nose syndrome
White-nose syndrome has devastated bat populations across much of North America, but researchers have found that applying probiotic bacteria can reduce the ...