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UMF professor and students make important fish gene discovery
A University of Maine at Farmington research team that includes one student from Livermore Falls has discovered a new gene in fish that could impact the understanding of human diseases.
Astronomer discusses what Earth would be like if it never had a moon
University of Maine’s Neil Comins said the moon helped create longer days, seasons and the building blocks for life to evolve.
Scarborough firm expands with COVID-19 home-monitoring system
Senscio Systems of Scarborough is expanding to offer its home-based health management system to more patients.
Saco company helps in COVID-19 fight by testing the tests
Maine Molecular Quality Controls makes kits that ensure COVID-19 tests are accurate.
‘Mighty mice’ custom-designed at Jackson Lab are headed to the space station
Scientists on the International Space Station will study bone and muscle loss in brawny Jackson Laboratory mice.
Bates snags federal cash to help study Lake Auburn
Researchers hope to use more technology to help understand the algae blooms that impact many American lakes, including the one that Auburn and Lewiston rely on for drinking water.
Biological sciences industry on the rise in Maine, new report shows
Job growth in the sector has been 14% over the past 5 years, compared with only 4% for all industries combined, says the Bioscience Association of Maine.
Have a sweet tooth? Hate cilantro? Your genes may tell you why
Genetics can provide a fascinating glimpse into our eating habits.
Bates College receives its largest-ever federal grant
Nearly $4 million from the National Science Foundation will allow the college to create a new database of video images useful for research on artificial intelligence and neuroscience.